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Florida Democratic Party Hires New Communications Director    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL.– The Florida Democratic Party continues to build its team under newly elected Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo, announcing their most recent hire of Caroline Rowland to serve …

Republicans responsible for tonight’s shutdown. After Republican leaders are unable to avert a government shutdown, the Florida Democratic Party released this statement:  “There is no escaping the fact that Republicans own both houses of Congress and the …

BREAKING NEWS: Rick Scott and Donald Trump Administration Don’t Deliver On Promise To Remove Florida From Plans To Drill for Oil Off the Coast of Florida    Today, in a Congressional hearing attended by Florida Democrat …

Just the Facts: Scott’s Long History Against Dreamers   Tallahassee, FL – With Rick Scott’s USA Today op-ed on immigration, he once again proves he will say anything in an election year to further his political …

Governor Scott Once Again Pulls Flip Flop In Clumsy Attempt to Distance Himself From Trump   “Rick Scott tried to distance himself from his pal Donald Trump with a tweet condemning the President’s racist “shithole countries” …

FDP Statement on Trump’s Remarks Referring to Haiti, Other Nations as “Shithole Countries”   Today, Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo issued the following statement on President Trump’s remarks referring to American allies as “shithole countries”:  “Yesterday, …

What They’re Saying: Spotlight On Scott’s Drilling Record Gets Brighter    TALLAHASSEE, FL – The backlash against Rick Scott is continuing, as the spotlight on his long and well documented record of backing drilling off Florida’s beaches …

ICYMI: Rick Scott’s Latest Political Stunt Not Fooling Anyone  TALLAHASSEE, FL – With Rick Scott still refusing to admit he’s running for Senate, his “good friend”, Donald Trump, gave him the perfect gift to keep his taxpayer-funded …

In response to Rick Scott’s misleading “State of the State” address, Chairwoman Terrie Rizzo of the Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement:   “Rick Scott can try to paint a rosy picture, but the facts …

Just The Facts: Governor Scott’s Long Record of Supporting Dangerous Oil Drilling Off Florida’s Shores & Beaches   Governor Scott has profited from oil drilling near the Everglades and he has consistently supported offshore drilling — even being critical of a …