Nikki Fried is Running out of Attacks Against DeSantis; Crist Take Higher Road
JUICE—With less than 16 months before Florida Democrats head to the polls to elect a new governor, they will have first choose between former Governor and current Rep. Charlie Crist and AG Commissioner Nikki Fried in the Democratic primary election that will be held next August.
From the looks of it, Rep. Crist could have the upper hand over his opponent Commissioner Fried considering how broad his overall message is. Crist is still taking potshots at Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), but he is also addressing most of the issues that are affecting Floridians and even teaming up with Republicans in the House of Representatives to push through thoughtful and necessary bipartisan legislation.
Fried on the other hand is sticking to her 24/7 full-frontal assault against DeSantis, using every platform and opportunity available to her to dig at the sitting governor. Fried’s efforts to attack DeSantis are solely predicated on shoring up the Progressive base of the Democratic Party and trying to raise money.
Fried is a very formidable opponent, but her recent dodging of the press in Plantation, Florida, and her lack of substantive ideas and suggestions outside of the usual “Find yourself a governor who tells the truth about COVID— & everything else,” of “Florida needs a new governor” tweets, is getting old and Democrats could be looking to Crist for consistent leadership, even though he’s been at this game for as long as Fried's been out of diapers.
Could there be an opening here for State Senator Annette Taddeo to get in the race?
According to Fried, everything is DeSantis’ fault, including the spread of COVID-19. See Below
Progressive State Rep. Hardy Continues his “Hard” Stance on Republicans
Rep. Omari Hardy (D) is nothing less than a true blue Progressive ideologue (at least that is how he wants to be perceived) who is running for Congress to replace the late Rep. Alcee Hastings (D). Make no mistake, Hardy has a deep, militant-like disdain for Republicans and has even said he would not work with them if elected to the House of Representatives.
So much for bipartisanship.
If it wasn’t for the fact that he is bald and does not wear eyeglasses for facial hair, Hardy would very much sound like a newer, more progressive Malcolm X. Oh, did I mention he hates Republicans? READ MORE
Anti-Vaxxers are Getting the COVID Bug
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) is right. Vaccinated Americans are still vulnerable to catching the virus, but less likely of falling gravely ill or even dying from it in comparison to those not vaccinated.
Meanwhile, anti-vaxxers and those who haven’t received the vaccine are the ones that appear to be dying from the virus. READ MORE
Marco Rubio @marcorubio-Biden sanctioning an already sanctioned regime official in #Cuba is the kind of symbolic but meaningless measure we will continue to see as long as @potus is being advised by people who were drinking mojitos in Havana in 2015 to celebrate the Obama policy
Rep. Ted Deutch @RepTedDeutch-The Cuban people are demanding fundamental freedoms from their gov't, like affordable food & medicine. In response, the regime attacked & arrested protestors. @POTUS Biden's actions will punish the Cuban officials responsible for these human rights abuses.
US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor-Yes, America! American innovation can unleash #CleanEnergy to reduce carbon pollution, reduce costs to consumers, create good-paying jobs and solve the climate crisis. We are running out of time, so urge your senators and representatives now to #ActOnClimate! @LCVoters
Rep. Carlos G Smith @CarlosGSmith-As the pandemic takes another turn for the worse, FL health experts are struggling w/infrequent & incomplete data releases from the state. The state stopped reporting daily COVID infection & vaccination data on 6/3. Instead, it sends out weekly reports
Dan Daley @DanDaley-Guys. I know it sounds weird coming from a Florida boy, but Austin is HOT in summer…
Michael Grieco @Mike_Grieco-If you’re worried about living a full, healthy life without the government tracking you, get the vaccine, lose your cellphone.
Senator Jason Pizzo @senpizzo-Nobody’s pushing the vaccine to compromise your rights, or hamper your happy hour - there’s no microchip, shedding or quackery. No one in the ICU likes “I told you so”, while you’re waiting for a lung transplant. Many of us care about you, even if you hate us. Get vaccinated.
Rep. Anthony Sabatini @AnthonySabatini-Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi are attempting to hunt down Trump supporters across the country using the Capitol Police force. Add your name to our petition to ban Nancy Pelosi from sending her Gestapo police force to Florida!
"Demings Launches Veiled Political Swipe at Rubio Over ‘Free and Fair Elections’" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres —Rep. Valdez “Val” Demings (D) is arguably one of the most outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump, and of the effort by congressional Republicans to challenge the 306 electors President Joe Biden received on election night 2020, may have taken a swing at Senator Marco Rubio over “free and fair elections.”
"Rubio Calls Biden’s Sanctions on Cuban Regime ‘Meaningless’ and Mojito-Driven," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres —While both Republican and Democratic members of Congress acknowledged President Joe Biden’s recent sanctioning of elements within the Cuban regime for the abuses they committed during the recent Cuban protests on the island, some legislators with more in-depth knowledge of the regime’s decades-long human rights violations, and who have a bit more skin in the game than most, call Biden’s sanctions against Cuba as “meaningless.”
"Hardy Blames Republicans for COVID Inmate Deathsby The Floridian's Javier Manjarres —Progressive State Rep. Omari Hardy (D), aka ” Troublemaker Extraordinaire” as he likes to refer to himself, is in full campaign mode in his endeavor to replace former Rep. Alcee Hastings (D) and is blaming Republicans statewide for the COVID deaths of inmates since the pandemic began.
"Vaccine Conspiracy Theorists are Getting Infected With COVID," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres —Mask and vaccine conspiracy theorists, or “anti-Vaxxers,” who are out in full force pushing their narrative that “Big Brother” is somehow tracking Americans who take one of the COVID-19 and refuse to get vaccinated, are the individuals who are getting infected with the virus in the recent surge of the mutating virus.
"Puerto Ricans Counting on Senator Rubio to Lead on the Humanitarian Crisis Created by the PR’s Status Quo," OPINION by Luis Figueroa —While it seems like the 2020 elections just ended, the midterm election campaigning will ramp up over the course of the summer and into the fall, particularly given that control of both chambers of Congress are up for grabs. One of the most competitive races in the country will be here in Florida, where Senator Marco Rubio is running for re-election to the Senate.
"Florida Makes Huge Progress on Curbing Human Trafficking," by The Floridian's Jim McCool— As human trafficking continues to plague Americans and the world, there is widespread bipartisan support to eradicate the problem in Florida, and now the Florida Sheriffs Association Task Force (FSA) has announced huge progress on combatting human trafficking.
"Taddeo Invited Biden to Miami to Address Cuban People," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres —After a week of protests that have grown tenser in Cuba, President Joe Biden (D) released a statement in support of the Cuban people. In response, while Republicans have expressed their disappointment in the President, citing a lack of diplomacy, Democrats in office are championing the President. One lawmaker that is hopeful is Florida state Senator Annette Taddeo (D), who recently shared that she has invited President Biden to visit Miami in order to address the turmoil in Cuba.
"Biden Sanctions Cuban Officials Over Crackdowns On Protest," by The Floridian's JimMcCool —As human trafficking continues to plague Americans and the world, there is widespread bipartisan support to eradicate the problem in Florida, and now the Florida Sheriffs Association Task Force (FSA) has announced huge progress on combatting human trafficking.
"Ron DeSantis Responds to the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Discrimination Against Israel," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Months after the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hit its climax, the popular Ben & Jerry’s ice cream company has officially made the controversial discrimination against Israel by pulling their products from its’ Judea and Samaria region.
"Lincoln Project Wants Fox News Off The Air," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Even as voluntary COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been well underway across the country, Fox News has run into trouble with some of its central figures, including Tucker Carlson, who is accused of discouraging facts about the vaccine. The accusations have prompted The Lincoln Project to launch a new ad calling for Fox News to be taken off the air.
"Wasserman Schultz Wants DeSantis to own new COVID Infection Surge," by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—With the rise in COVID-19 variants spreading across the United States, a state experiencing a surge in COVID cases in Florida. Florida and Texas were some of the first states to declare that they were completely opening a few months ago, and there were no plans to implement any more restrictions. However, Democrats are now aiming verbal jabs at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) over the increase in COVID cases, and want to give him credit for the new COVID infection surge.
Rubio Calls Democratic Socialists ‘Crazy,’ Says U.S. Needs to Expedite Evil Cuban Regime’s Death," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Miami— “The leaders in Cuba aren’t just evil, they are incompetent people,” said Senator Marco Rubio during a Fox News Channel “Hannity” town hall meeting at the iconic Versaille restaurant, where he and Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to discuss the protests occurring on the island of Cuba and throughout the exile community.
"Desantis Tells Biden To ‘Step Up’ and Help Protestors In Cuba," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Miami—Florida Govern
"Senate GOP Blocks Debate On Bipartisan $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Senate Republicans blocked a key procedural vote to open debate on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Wednesday, fulfilling a promise made to kill the motion arguing they wouldn’t vote to start consideration until they saw a final version detailing what exactly the legislation entails.
"Pelosi Rejects Trump Allies Reps. Jordan and Banks From Jan. 6 Select Committee," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Senate Republicans blocked a key procedural vote to open debate on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Wednesday, fulfilling a promise made to kill the motion arguing they wouldn’t vote to start consideration until they saw a final version detailing what exactly the legislation entails.
"Val Demings Uses Campaign Dollars to pay for For Health, Dental Insurance," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Like most Americans with health insurance, members of Congress Rep. Valdez “Val” Demings (D) and Senator Marco Rubio (R) who are paid a yearly salary of $174,000, have to pay their healthcare premiums out of their own pockets.
"Amanda Makki Runs for Congress Again," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—With election season next year, Florida is looking to once again host some of the tightest races in the entire country. However, some familiar faces like Amanda Makki (R) are making a comeback as Makki once again announces a run for Congress, and sets up a Republican primary rematch against Anna Paulina Luna.
"Rubio Backs Embargo, Says Cuban Regime has Imposed ‘blockade’ on the People of Cuba," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—As the tension between the Cuban people and the Castro regime continues to escalate, discussions continue in the United States as to what the proper response should be. Taking to the Senate floor to explore the subject, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) said that the Biden administration is discussing “remittances.” However, Rubio brought up an issue that lawmakers and Americans have been questioning since the protests in Cuba began, which is “why don’t we get rid of the embargo?”
"Diaz-Balart on Biden: ‘Where is his leadership?’ by The Floridian's Daniel Molina— Lawmakers continue to discuss the growing tension that is taking place in Cuba. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has denounced the Castro regime and the conversation regarding how best the United States can help continues. This week, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) noted that he wants President Joe Biden (D) to show “solidarity” because “the people of Cuba are standing up for freedom and suffering horrific consequences for it.”
"Rubio Calls Biden ‘Lazy’ Over Cuba," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—As many Democrats such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) continue to blame the United States for the civil unrest in Cuba, the White House has reportedly gone along with this idea and even started to explore a “working group” to examine remittances to Cuba in the wake of protests on the island to determine how those residing in the United States can send money to the country. However, outspoken Cuban government detractor Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) called Biden “lazy” in his attempt to help Cubans.
"Tom Brady Crack Jokes On Biden’s 2020 Election Victory And ‘Sleepy’ Nickname," by the Floridian's Mona Salama—Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady cracked a pair of election jokes Tuesday, poking fun by comparing his team unimaginable Super Bowl victory to the 2020 election results and mocking President Biden’s “Sleepy Joe” nickname.
"Republican Joe Gruters Accused of Sexual Harassment by Male Senate Staffer," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Texas Senate advances Republican priority bills," by Texas Politic's Isabel Webb Carey—Despite the ongoing quorum block in the Texas House after 58 Democratic members fled down in protest of Republican efforts to pass voting laws, the Texas Senate has advanced the Republican priority bills that were listed in Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the special legislative session.
"Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith Assigns Blame for Cuba on US," by the Floridian's Jim McCool—As the Cuban protests have been mobilized from the streets of Havana to communities in South Florida, the protests in Cuba have been at the very center of Florida Politics, which has sadly become another partisan issue.
"McCarthy Selects His 5 GOP Picks To Serve On Democrat-Led Jan. 6 Select Committee." by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"Biden Walks Back Claims Of Facebook Misinformation Is ‘Killing People’ "by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"Senator Rubio’s Fundraising Shows Grim Reality for Demings," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—With Election Day 2022 still being more than a year away, the Florida Senate race between incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and challenger Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), appears as if it will be a race that will get ugly, fast. However, fundraising says a lot about a candidacy, and Rubio’s fundraising prowess shows a grim reality for Demings’ Senate bid.
"Biden Administration Transfers First Prisoner Out Of Guantánamo Bay’ by The Floridian's Mona Salama—The Biden administration on Monday has transferred its first detainee held at the notorious U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to his native country of Morocco, the first prisoner released under President Biden.
Congressional Republicans Crush Democrats in Fundraising," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The 2022 midterm election season is well on its way and through the first six months of 2021, all of Florida’s congressional Republicans have raised significant Q2 fundraising numbers, with Reps. Matt Gaetz (R), Byron Donalds (R), Brian Mast (R), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R), all having raised totals north of $1 million.
Rep. Gaetz tops all members with a staggering $3.3 million raised, but Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D) has the most “Cash on Hand” with about $2 million in the bank. Reps. Mast and Gaetz are right behind her with $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
"Florida College Pushes False ‘Republicans are Fascist’ Narrative," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Republicans and Conservatives blame academia for trying to indoctrinate students with liberal and socialist teachings, and while it doesn’t seem fair to accuse them of such political mind control, educators and publishers of the books they teach from bring it upon themselves as many continue to teach that Republicans are Fascist.
"DeSantis Visits Southern Border, Leads The Way on Border Crisis," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—As the border crisis continues to deepen with horror stories of rape, human trafficking, and other criminal acts being reported by some mainstream media, the Biden Administration has seemingly neglected the problem, allowing Florida to lead the way on securing the border as Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) himself visited the Southern Border.
"Biden Accuses Facebook Of ‘Killing People’ With Misinformation," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—President Biden accused Facebook of “killing people” by allowing in what he claims are the spread of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 vaccines to be shared on social media platforms.
"Anthony Sabatini to Introduce Bill Blocking U.S. Capitol Police from Florida," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—In the aftermath of the 2020 election, the January 6th riot on Capitol Hill still remains a relevant issue over 6 months later. Across the nation, political figures from both political parties have denounced the riot and Democrats have used the event as a political pawn. Just this week Congressional hopeful and state Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) has committed to introducing a bill to block Capitol Police from working with law enforcement in Florida.
"Migrant Apprehension At Southern Border Rose To 188,000 In June, Reaching 1 Million Total Encounters So Far In 2021," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Custom and Border Patrol apprehended and arrested more than 188,000 migrants at the southern border in June, marking the fourth straight month reaching another new highest one-month record bringing the total number of encounters for this fiscal year (FY) 2021 to over 1 million.
"Lauren Book Leads Charge to Challenge HB 1," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Several months after the 2021 Florida legislative session, state Democrats have not given up in fighting the controversial HB 1 anti-riot bill Governor DeSantis (R-FL) has signed into law. Now, state Senator and minority leader, Sen. Lauren Book (D-32) has led the charge to challenge HB 1.
"Democratic Socialists Spar With Liberal to Moderate Democrats Over Cuba," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The ideological struggle between Liberal to Moderate Democrats and the Democratic Socialists of the Democratic Party has taken shape as a result of the historic protests in Communist Cuba.
"White House Colludes With Facebook ‘Flagging’ COVID ‘Disinformation’ Posts," by The Floridian's Mona Salama
Mayor Suarez Wants to Drop Bombs on Cuban Leaders, But Russia Stands In the Way," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—After 60 years of oppression or “Satanic nightmare” by Dictator Fidel Castro in Communist Cuba, do you blame Cuban Americans like Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (R) for wanting to drop bombs on the heads of the regime leaders?
"Miami Republicans Condemn Offensive Black Lives Matter Statement on Cuba," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The backlash over the offensive statement put out by the Democratic Party-supported Black Lives Matter organization has upset both South Florida Republicans and Democrats and now Miami Republicans have released a statement denouncing Black Lives Matter insulting remarks against Cubans and Cuban Americans.
"AOC Finally Breaks Silence On Cuba By Echoing BLM Blaming U.S ‘Absurdly Cruel’ Embargo For Protests," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Rep. Alexnder Ocasio-Cortez has finally broken her silence regarding Cuba’s anti-government protests, echoing Black Lives Matter (BLM) recent statement that condemns the U.S. for the “absurdly cruel” trade embargo levied against the communist country.
"Jet Blue Supports Cross-Dressing Flight Attendants [IMAGE]," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Mast Introduces Legislation to Support Veterans," by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Brian Mast (R), who served in the military for more than 12 years and was wounded in combat, announced legislation that would support veterans in both his district and across the country. He has introduced three bills that will increase access to services, they will enhance efficiency, and they will also tackle mental health concerns that veterans are facing.
"Rick Scott: ‘Biden Needs to Show the Heck up’ On Cuba," by The Floridian's Jim McCool—As the tensions mount in Cuba and protests continue, the long-standing Communist regime is being challenged by its own people and Cuban-American activists alike. Although we have seen pivotal moves from notable politicians such as Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) attempting to supply internet access to the island, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) does not think the US is doing enough and has officially called on President Biden (D) “to show the heck up!”
