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Florida Democratic Party Interim Chair Judy Mount announces she will not seek the position of Chair permanently After careful consideration and wide consultation, Chair Mount said she will back the Chair elected. “I have always supported …

The Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement on announcement of Governor Scott’s new budget:   Governor Scott’s budgets have always reflected the same self-serving politics that have defined his career: slashing investment in our public schools, zeroing out funding for …

2018 Looks Blue: Florida Democrats Re-elect Mayor Rick Kriseman Florida Democrats scored another big win tonight with Mayor Rick Kriseman’s re-election.   St. Petersburg, FL – Florida Democrats are more fired up than ever.    A little more than …

Florida Democratic Party Statement on Sutherland Springs Shooting   In response to the shooting in San Antonio, Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel issued the following statement:   “Now IS the time to talk about gun control. Once again, innocent lives …

ICYMI: Tampa Bay Times, Alex Leary, November 2, 2017   Gov. Scott would be a big winner under GOP tax plan AMT and estate tax changes would benefit wealthy governor.   Key Points: “Vice President Mike Pence …

Rick Scott’s Special Interest Servant, Jimmy Patronis, Declares Candidacy for Florida Chief Financial Officer In response to Jimmy Patronis’ decision to run for CFO, Florida Democratic Party Communications Director Johanna Cervone issued the following statement:   …

Florida Democratic Party Statement on Senator Bill Galvano as Next Senate President In response to an official vote by the Senate GOP confirming Senator Bill Galvano as Florida’s next Senate President, Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Johanna …

Rick Scott’s Proposed Environmental Budget is Nothing but a Cover-up In response to Governor Scott’s announcement on  Florida’s environmental budget , Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Johanna Cervone issued the following statement:    “Governor Scott may have talked a …

Sunshine Vision: Florida Democratic Party Releases New Ad  The Florida Democratic Party released a new ad that highlights Mayor Rick Kriseman’s bold leadership for St. Petersburg   St. Petersburg, FL – Today, the Florida Democratic Party released …

Florida Democratic Party Statement on Rick Scott’s Call with Lindsey Graham to Gut the Affordable Care Act Today, Governor Rick Scott will speak with Senator Lindsey Graham to discuss replacing the Affordable Care Act with another …