Statements Archive

Ahead of Mike Pence’s visit to the Sunshine State today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo, Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27), State Senator José Javier Rodríguez (SD-37), and Miami-based cardiologist Dr. Bernard Ashby held a virtual press …

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that more than 17 million Americans are still out of work and the unemployment rate remains above 11 percent. On June 19, the BLS reported that Florida’s unemployment …

Today, Mike Pence announced his trip to Tampa, Florida tomorrow to meet with Ron DeSantis regarding COVID-19. In response, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo: “Coronavirus cases …

Though Mike Pence indefinitely postponed a planned campaign bus tour in Florida, the White House confirmed he’s still visiting the Sunshine State for a meeting with Governor Ron DeSantis this week. Approximately one month after Pence …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld abortion rights in Louisiana: “Today’s ruling is a victory for reproductive freedom. The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the relentless …

In the wake of multiple record shattering days, the Florida Democratic Party has released an ad slamming Ron DeSantis for his claims that Florida had tackled the coronavirus in May. The digital ad also hits DeSantis …

Today Donald Trump shared, and has since deleted, a video of a Trump supporter from The Villages shouting “white power.” In response, Florida Democratic Party released the following statement from Terrie Rizzo, FDP chair: “Donald Trump …

In response to the news that Mike Pence indefinitely postponed his Florida trip next week, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Terrie Rizzo: “Even Mike Pence cannot defend Donald Trump’s …

Yesterday, the Miami Herald reported that Donald Trump’s continued effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act could cost him precious votes in Florida. The ACA is incredibly popular in the Sunshine State, where more residents sign …

In response to the alarming spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo: “From the very beginning, Donald Trump ignored public health …