Statements Archive

Today, the Social Security Administration’s Chief Actuary sent a letter to several members of the United States Senate revealing that a proposal to eliminate the payroll tax with no plan to replace that revenue would deplete …

This morning, before the Republican National Convention kicked off in North Carolina, the Florida Democratic Party hosted a press call with a diverse group of Florida voices to discuss how Donald Trump’s chaotic leadership has failed …

After Florida added 174 more COVID-19 related deaths Wednesday, surpassing 10,000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried released the following statement: “It didn’t have to be this bad. My heart …

On Tuesday night, Daniella Levine Cava finished in the top two contenders, advancing to the November runoff election to challenge Esteban Bovo. This is a major win for Levine Cava, and for Florida Democrats. Florida Democratic …

Today, the Florida Democratic Party released its Sunshine Slate of Democrats on the ballot this November. With more than 400 Democrats running for state and local office across Florida, we are ready to flip Florida blue …

On Tuesday night, Jacquelyn McMiller won 35.7% of the vote, advancing to the November runoff election to challenge Kevin Anderson. This is a huge win for McMiller, and for Florida Democrats, who have targeted the seat …

Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement on the primary election: “It’s clear Democrats across Florida are fired up and committed to making a change in 2020. A record number of Democrats enrolled …

In response to the news that Vice President Mike Pence is returning to Miami, Florida on Friday, U.S. Reps Donna Shalala and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell released the following statements: “Mike Pence — someone who knows nothing about …

Yesterday, the Trump administration announced its new Americas “strategy.” In response, State Sen. Annette Taddeo, former Venezuelan Congressman and DNC member Leopoldo Martínez, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere Dr. Frank …

“He’s kicking them when they’re already down.” — Congresswoman Lois Frankel Today, former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, U.S. Reps. Al Lawson and Lois Frankel, and Barbara DeVane of the Alliance for Retired Americans slammed Donald Trump …