Statements Archive

FDP blasts Florida Republicans failure to address property insurance crisis as hurricane season begins  Today, the Florida Democratic Party launched billboards in Tallahassee, Ft. Myers, Tampa and Palm Beach blasting Florida Republicans for failing to address …

1965 Supreme Court Ruling Prohibited States From Banning Contraceptives for Married Couples Tallahassee, FL — On the anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut – the landmark Supreme Court ruling protecting Americans’ right to use contraceptives – the …

Yesterday, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board called out Rick Scott for his self-serving pledge to block legislation critical to Floridians to score political points and boost himself. With critical legislation, including disaster relief, the Farm Bill, …

Two years ago today, Rick Scott doubled down on his disastrous Plan to Rescue America that would put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block and raise taxes on 40 percent of Floridians, including working …

On Thursday, the Miami Herald reported on the threat of a second Donald Trump presidency, and what it means for immigrants in Florida. Trump has repeatedly threatened mass deportations if he gets a second term in …

In response to a Fox News poll released today, the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement: “Donald Trump is in trouble in Florida.” 

FDP Chair Nikki Fried calls the Republican Party “the party of crime and chaos” Today, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: …

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Rep. Byron Donalds (FL-19), a potential choice for Donald Trump’s running mate, made comments defending the Jim Crow era at a recent event in Philadelphia: “You see, during Jim Crow, the Black …

Yesterday, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried slammed Rick Scott for voting against the Right to Contraception Act – bipartisan legislation to codify Americans’ right to access contraception under federal law. During the interview, Fried noted …

FDP Chair Nikki Fried says Scott’s Attacks on Reproductive Freedom Will Cost His Senate Seat Tallahassee, FL — Today, Rick Scott renewed his desperate attempt to convince Floridians that he supports IVF, despite blocking legislation to …