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  “Rather than stand against Rick Scott’s thinly veiled racial profiling, Lopez-Cantera supported Scott’s anti-immigrant agenda.” – FDP Chair Tant   Tallahassee, FL — In 2011, Rick Scott had an ally in his fight to bring Arizona-style …

Tallahassee, FL — Rick Scott’s ultra-partisan lieutenant governor pick, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, won’t help him win reelection. Not at all. Here’s why.  While Republican cheerleaders, like Miami-Dade Republican Chairman Nelson Diaz, claim that “Governor Scott continues to demonstrate his commitment …

Rick Scott Picks Partisan Tallahassee Insider for Lt. Governor  Tallahassee, FL — When Rick Scott announces his selection of Carlos Lopez-Cantera as his Lt. Governor and 2014 running mate tomorrow, he will be doubling down on the …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — New documents revealed in The Tampa Bay Times last night directly contradict Washington lobbyist David Jolly’s false claim that he did not lobby for offshore drilling – a clear example of Jolly caught in a …

Marco Rubio said yesterday that the federal government should turn over all poverty programs to the states. Just a few hours later, Rick Scott said that a new push to increase the minimum wage makes him …

Tallahassee, FL – In today’s Tallahassee Democrat, Congressman Steve Southerland says he’s “reaching across party lines” – a incredulous claim that’s not just a stretch – it’s downright false. In fact, Congressman Southerland sent out yet another hyper-partisan …

Rick Scott says that his Chief of Staff, Adam Hollingsworth, is “doing a great job” and will “continue to do a great job” in the wake of two seperate academic fraud scandals. (Read more here) Sound …

Tallahassee, FL – With just four days until the dysfunctional Republican Congress plans to recess until the New Year – and with critical issues like a looming budget deadline still unresolved – Congressman Southerland isn’t on the job and is …

Tallahassee, FL — Today, in response to the news that former South African President Nelson Mandela has died, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant made the following statement: “Today, South Africa has lost a remarkable leader and …

Friends, For 25 years, millions all over the world have joined together to unite in the fight against HIV on World AIDS Day. These days the fight has receded from the headlines, but the epidemic continues …