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The FDP is launching a new-webage today — the “GOP Baggage Bracket.” See email we just blasted on our Bracket and inviting folks to make their week one pick below, via the Tampa Bay Times. FLA …

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM GOP’S BUDGET: THE MUST READ ARTICLES New state budget may come with a future cost [Herald Tribune] “The cumulative impact of the cuts is best illustrated in one of Scott’s top accomplishment for …

What happened that night? Turns out even Connie Mack IV isn’t sure. But here’s what we know: this part time Florida resident just can’t outrun his bar-brawling past.  Today, another AP story chronicling his wild ways …

Key Point: Gaby Pacheco, an undocumented Floridian who walked from Miami to Washington, D.C. two years ago to raise awareness for the DREAM Act told Politic365: “Senator Rubio can’t have it both ways. You can’t say …

FLA DEMS WIN REDISTRICTING FIGHT — COURT REJECTS SENATE MAPS Statement from FDP Chair Rod Smith: “Today’s ruling is a victory for the people of Florida. This ruling confirms what we had anticipated, that the Senate …

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating the Florida Senate map. “Today’s ruling is a victory for the people of Florida.” said …

As the Florida legislative session comes to a close, FDP Chairman Rod Smith issued the following letter to Gov. Rick Scott highlighting the GOP’s assault on the middle class in the budget, and urging him to …

SHOT: Wednesday — News breaks that FBI is investigating U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns for attempting to bribe his primary opponent out of the race. CHASER: Thursday — U.S. Senate candidate Connie Mack to campaign with Rep. …

U.S. REP. CLIFF STEARNS JOINS BUCHANAN AND RIVERA IN THE “UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE FBI CLUB,” BONUS: LT. GOV. JENNIFFER CARROLL ALSO EMBROILED IN SCANDAL Florida Times-Union: “According to paperwork Jett provided to the Times-Union, he …

Breaking: The FBI is investigating U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns for trying to buy his primary opponent, James Jett, out of the race — apparently offering cash and/or a job with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement …