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Today, in response to Politico’s story detailing Rep. Janet Adkins’ discriminatory comments about Congresswoman Corrine Brown’s congressional district, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement:  “To say that these appalling comments from Rep. Janet Adkins have no …

Today, in response to Richard Corcoran’s call to reform Tallahassee, Florida Democratic Party spokesman Max Steele issued the following statement: “The first item on Richard Corcoran’s reform agenda should be updating the dictionary to include his …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant announced the hiring of Sheyla Asencios as Deputy Political Director in charge of Hispanic outreach. “We absolutely are thrilled to have Sheyla join our team,” said FDP Chair Allison Tant. “Sheyla was …

As the House and Senate begin the process of defending their Congressional maps before the court, calls are growing across Florida for the establishment of an independent redistricting commission. With the Senate openly admitting to illegal …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant issued the following statement regarding the failure of the legislature to pass new Congressional maps:  “If Florida Republican leaders were capable of feeling shame, they would be feeling it now. After …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant issued the following statement honoring the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act:  “As we celebrate the historic achievements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the legislation’s profound impact …

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Today, as seniors in Florida and across nation celebrate the 50th anniversary of Medicare, the Tea Party Congressman running to replace Marco Rubio in the United States Senate has nothing to celebrate. “Congressman Ron DeSantis voted …

Today, in response to lobbyist turned Congressman David Jolly’s announcement that he will run for the United States Senate, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement: “Koch-backed Tea Partiers, a no-show Lieutenant Governor with more baggage …

Today, in response to Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera’s announcement that he will run for United States Senate, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement:  “Professional Tallahassee politician Carlos Lopez-Cantera has built his career on lining the pockets of wealthy …