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Florida Democratic Party Responds to Dennis Ross’s Retirement Announcement   FDP Executive Director Juan Penalosa released the following statement in response to Dennis Ross electing to retire from Congress:   “Yesterday’s fifty-point Democratic Party victory in …

Just 2 days into Senate campaign, Scott facing new scrutiny on record and questions around secret financial account     If Rick Scott faces the press today he’ll have to answer for three major scandals that …

FDP Congratulates Senator-elect Lori Berman on her win in SD 31 Special Election   FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement following Senator-elect Lori Berman’s victory Tuesday night:   “Congratulations Senator-elect Berman! South Florida has …

What They’re Saying: Self-Serving Scott Enters Race to Barrage of Criticism   Local and state leaders including educators, state workers, mayors, state lawmakers, a Pulse survivor and political observers have not forgotten how Rick Scott’s self-serving …

ICYMI: The Capitolist: National EPA Chief Controversy Could Impact DeSantis in Florida Governor’s Race   Ron DeSantis has a Pruitt problem — and so does Adam Putnam. As Brian Burgess writes, the similarities between DeSantis and Pruitt’s …

On Equal Pay Day, A New Study Highlights Wage Disparity for Women in Florida    According to a new study, employment and wages have gotten worse under Rick Scott and the Republican-led legislature over the last decade, and now …

Scott brings abysmal environmental record to Senate race in Florida   Washington – Ahead of an announcement by Gov. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) in the 2018 election, …

Statement from Sen. Audrey Gibson on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, State Sen. Audrey Gibson released the following statement:   “Rick Scott cannot erase seven years of leaving behind my …

Statement from State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith released the following statement:   “Rick Scott has repeatedly broken promises, turned …

Rick Scott is an Enemy of Seniors and Working Families   (Washington, DC) —  Below is a statement from Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, President of Social Security Works PAC, in response to Governor Rick Scott entering the Florida Senate race:    “Rick …