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In response to the news that former Governor Reubin O’D. Askew has passed away, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant made the following statement:  “Reubin Askew was a giant of Florida history, whose unparalleled accomplishments for the …

But Florida’s Hispanics Will Remember the Real Rick Scott in November After denying for years that in-state tuition for Dreamers was necessary, today Rick Scott announced halfhearted support for in-state tuition rates for some undocumented students. This is …

Yesterday, Rick Scott began his statewide television campaign as an attempt to whitewash his toxic public image — an attempt that is doomed to fail from the beginning. Scott is trying to reintroduce himself to voters …

If the numbers weren’t so big, it would be a comic story of an incompetent campaign. Rick Scott’s campaign reported a $500,000 donation last year. But the donation has mysteriously disappeared from state records.   A key …

Today, Rick Scott began his promised spending spree to mislead Florida voters about his record as governor.    “Rick Scott wants Floridians to think he’s on their side, when in fact he has spent his whole …

It’s only Tuesday, but this week is already one of comic disarray and confusion in Rick Scott’s political machine. The Associated Press reported that Scott’s campaign is now denying ever receiving a $500,000 check from a top campaign contributor, despite …

Corporate raider Mitt Romney is coming to Florida to help fundraise for corporate fraudster Rick Scott. The fundraiser is being held at Rick Scott’s Finance Chair Mike Fernandez’s “mega-mansion” in Coral Gables. Fortunately for Mike Fernandez, he should be able …

The Florida Supreme Court called on the GOP-led Legislature to rectify an injustice against the Hispanic community. Today, undocumented immigrant and Florida State University Law School Graduate Jose Godinez-Samperio has been denied admission to the Florida Bar. …

Today, Florida House Democrats were joined by their GOP colleagues to advance in-state tuition for Dreamers. This legislation will make a college education affordable for thousands of bright young Americans, giving them a firm path to joining …

Rick Scott wants Floridians to believe the economy has turned around — but they know better.  Full-time workers receiving the minimum wage are not able to support themselves and their families. Instead of raising the minimum …