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The FDP is launching a new-webage today — the “GOP Baggage Bracket.” See email we just blasted on our Bracket and inviting folks to make their week one pick below, via the Tampa Bay Times. FLA …

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM GOP’S BUDGET: THE MUST READ ARTICLES New state budget may come with a future cost [Herald Tribune] “The cumulative impact of the cuts is best illustrated in one of Scott’s top accomplishment for …

What happened that night? Turns out even Connie Mack IV isn’t sure. But here’s what we know: this part time Florida resident just can’t outrun his bar-brawling past.  Today, another AP story chronicling his wild ways …

Key Point: Gaby Pacheco, an undocumented Floridian who walked from Miami to Washington, D.C. two years ago to raise awareness for the DREAM Act told Politic365: “Senator Rubio can’t have it both ways. You can’t say …

FLA DEMS WIN REDISTRICTING FIGHT — COURT REJECTS SENATE MAPS Statement from FDP Chair Rod Smith: “Today’s ruling is a victory for the people of Florida. This ruling confirms what we had anticipated, that the Senate …

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating the Florida Senate map. “Today’s ruling is a victory for the people of Florida.” said …

As the Florida legislative session comes to a close, FDP Chairman Rod Smith issued the following letter to Gov. Rick Scott highlighting the GOP’s assault on the middle class in the budget, and urging him to …

U.S. REP. CLIFF STEARNS JOINS BUCHANAN AND RIVERA IN THE “UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE FBI CLUB,” BONUS: LT. GOV. JENNIFFER CARROLL ALSO EMBROILED IN SCANDAL Florida Times-Union: “According to paperwork Jett provided to the Times-Union, he …

SHOT: Wednesday — News breaks that FBI is investigating U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns for attempting to bribe his primary opponent out of the race. CHASER: Thursday — U.S. Senate candidate Connie Mack to campaign with Rep. …

Two major Florida Republicans have now come under fire for involvement in attempts to buy off U.S. House Representative Cliff Stearn’s primary opponent.  According to the Florida Times Union, Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll also lobbied Jett …