Paging Charlie Crist, Paging Charlie Crist
Remember the “lifelong Republican” attorney that quit his judicial appointment because he didn’t like the way “whistleblower” Rebekah Jones was treated?
Well, Ron Filipowski has pulled a Charlie Crist and has gone from being a devoted Republican to being a devout Democrat who just about hates everything that has to do with Gov. Ron DeSantis, President Donald Trump, or anything remotely Republican. His 180 degree flip in 8 months is astonishing. READ MORE
DeSantis vs. Media, Round 6
Once again, the DeSantis administration is pushing back against media outlets they believe continue to push misinformation that casts the governor in a bad light. Recently, DeSantis’s Press Secretary Christine Pushaw has taken point in offering daily rebuttals against unsavory reporting. READ MORE
—Marco Rubio-The analysis that the Taliban could be held off for 6 months to 2 years was built on the flawed assumption that Afghan government leaders & regular soldiers would stay. By December of last year we had more than enough reasons to doubt that assumption
—Byron Donalds-When Donald Trump was POTUS, he answered all the hard questions from the press. Joe Biden can't stand in front of the American People an answer one question? He's at Camp David?!?!? Do we even have a POTUS? I can't tell!
—Debbie Wasserman Schultz-his anti-science decision needlessly endangers students, teachers and staff. @GovRonDeSantis & state education leaders must provide a safe learning environment, not promote reckless, quack COVID theories.
—Rep. Anna V. Eskamani -Today we received our first request for assistance with a SIV for an Afghan interpreter, his wife and newborn. They are supposed to be re-located to Florida
"Former Republican and DeSantis Judicial Appointee Becomes ‘Woke Mob’ Defender," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—
"Deutch Requests Biden Administration’s Afghanistan ‘Evacuation Efforts’" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—As reports continue to document the shifting political landscape in Afghanistan, lawmakers in the United States calling for the Biden Administration to respond to the concerns. On Social Media, Florida Rep. Ted Deutch (D) released a statement, calling it “the Fall of Afghanistan.” Subsequently, Deutch joined his Congressional colleagues in directing a letter to President Joe Biden (D), “requesting needed information from the Admin on evacuation efforts” for Americans that are stuck in the country.
"DeSantis Fires Back at ‘Cheap’ AP Corruption Story" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Senator Scott Questions Biden’s Mental Capacity" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Senator Rick Scott has now questioned whether President Joe Biden is fit for office, joining other Florida Republicans like Reps. Greg Steube and Kat Cammack, who recently requested that the president take a cognitive test to see if he is fit to lead or discharge his duties as president.
"Congressional Lawmakers React To Afghanistan Chaos Following Biden’s ‘Botched’ Handling Of Troop Withdrawal" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Congressional lawmakers weighed in on the chaotic developments in Afghanistan amid President Biden’s hastily and botched handling over the withdrawal of U.S. troops, with both sides of the aisle expressing anger, but divided in their criticism of the president’s execution that has led to the mayhem.
"Nikki Fried not too Worried About Passing" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
Possible Corruption at the Florida GOP Could Threaten DeSantis in 2022," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The apparent corruption and cronyism at the top of the Florida GOP or the Republican Party of Florida run deep, and it points to one man as being the person ultimately responsible—Chairman Joe Gruters (pictured with Broward Republican officials).
"CNN Reporter Calls Taliban ‘Friendly’ As Kabul Falls" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Israel and Hamas Exchange Rocket Fire Amid Afghanistan Demise" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Wasserman Schultz Supports $3Trillion Pathway to Citizenship Effort in Senate" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) shared an NPR, interview segment discussing a plan from Democrats to provide “a path to citizenship in their budget framework.” The interview explored the option of a $3.5 trillion spending bill that would tackle immigration reform, and discussed the effort that includes “permanent residency for qualified immigrants in the bill through a process called budget reconciliation.” The Florida lawmaker praised “reconciliation,” calling it “essential” in the process to move forward.
"Liz Cheney: Trump Bears ‘Very Significant Responsibility’ For ‘Catastrophic’ Afghan Withdrawal" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) blasted both Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump for the “catastrophic real-time” situation unfolding in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover of the government Sunday, arguing that the bulk of the blame should be towards the former president who bears “significant responsibility” over the current Democrat botched handling of withdrawal of troops.
"Florida Democrats Quiet Over Afghanistan as Taliban Takes Over" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—With President Joe Biden having asserted that he takes full responsibility for the chaos, death, and human rights atrocities being committed by the Taliban after his decision to hastily pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, very few Florida Democrats are lending their support for the president’s “the buck stops with me” decision.
"Biden ‘Stands Squarely’ Behind Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—President Biden addressed the nation Monday on the Afghanistan crisis for the first time since the rapid collapse of the Afghan government amid the Taliban seizing power in Kabul, staunchly defending his hastily decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the country while blaming everyone besides himself for the chaos that unfolded over the last few days.
"Rick Scott Calls For Probe Into Biden’s Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal" by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"Biden Returning To White House To Speak On Afghanistan Crisis For First Time" by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"CNN Reporter Quickly Adjusts to Taliban Rule" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Wasserman Schultz Calls Florida a ‘Do Not Travel’ State" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—As the mainstream media furthers their tirade of bad press on Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), criticisms of his job as governor have not only been tied to COVID-19 but now economics. US Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) has called Florida under DeSantis a “Do Not Travel” state.
"Rubio Says Biden Ignored His Afghanistan Pullout Warning" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—The Taliban have taken control of the Afghan government, and both the President and Vice President of the country have fled. Subsequently, video footage showed Taliban members celebrating from inside the presidential palace in Kabul. With a number of people rushing to airports and their cars to flee the country, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has taken to Twitter to criticize President Joe Biden (D) and his foreign policy.
"Democrats, World Leaders Turn on Biden for Afghanistan Debacle" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Only 3 weeks after US troops were pulled from Afghanistan to hopefully end a 20-year war, the Taliban have officially seized control over the nation of Afghanistan, even pushing the Afghanistani President out of the country and turning over weapons, prisoners, and land. Now, former President Donald Trump, Democrats, and world leaders are blaming President Biden (D) for the Afganistan debacle.
‘No one should die.’ Tampa Bay doctors, nurses exhausted by COVID surge' by Tampa Bay Times' Christopher O'Donnell—LUTZ — The COVID-19 patients arrive with depressing frequency to the emergency room at St. Joseph’s Hospital North. The sickest have a similar complaint: “I can’t breathe. I feel like I’m drowning.” Everyone is assessed as soon as possible, but the community hospital has only 40 treatment rooms in its ER. Some patients are returned to the waiting room, where, even with an area divided off for those infected, they put others at risk.
"Florida Democrat’s Targeting of Chick-Fil-A Could Be Political Motivated" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—A recent story in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about the traffic back up at the only Chick-Fil-A store in Fort Lauderdale was accurately written about the popular store’s congestion. The congestion in question occurs in the far-right northbound lane on US 1 just south of Oakland Park Blvd.
"White House Praises DeSantis, Says he’s ‘Following the Science” With COVID," by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—There isn’t much love loss between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden, but the White House needs to be given credit for putting differences aside and commending Gov. DeSantis for his statewide efforts of “following the Science” as he continues to deploy more Monoclonal antibody treatments to those with COVID-19.
"Biden ‘Hamstringing our own Energy Sector’ by Texas Politics' Daniel Molina—This week, the Biden Administration called on OPEC and others “to increase oil production to alleviate rising gas prices felt across the nation.” In the statement, the Administration also discourages “oil and natural gas production in the United States.” The White House issued a warning that “higher gasoline costs, if left unchecked, risk harming the ongoing global recovery.” In response, Todd Staples, the President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, slammed the Biden Administration, arguing that Biden is “hamstringing our own energy sector.”
"Taliban Now Controls Over Two Thirds of Afghanistan as Biden Pulls Out" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Senator Simpson Pushes for Transparent Redistricting" by The Floridian's Jim McCool
"Everglades Foundation Received $566K PPP Loan After Raising $11 Million in 2020" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarresl
"Biden Must Establish Clear, Decisive US Latin American Policy — Now" OPINION by Luis Fleischman—The recently inaugurated Peruvian president, Pedro Castillo, is a Marxist. Castillo has declared that he will call for a national referendum to approve a constitutional assembly to draft a new constitution.
"DeSantis Dubs President ‘Forgetful Biden’ by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—President Joe Biden (D) and Governor Ron DeSantis (R) have been on opposing sides regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The Florida Governor has already vowed that the state will not be locking down, the state will not be requiring a mask mandate, and the state will not be requiring vaccine passports. When asked about the potential problem Governor DeSantis could be encouraging, President Biden questioned, “Governor who?” In response, DeSantis has dubbed the President “Forgetful Biden,” questioning “what else has he forgotten?”
"Ron DeSantis: The $40 Million Governor" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Biden Accused of Siding With Cuban Regime, Turning Back on the Oppressed" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Members of Florida’s Republican congressional delegation, namely Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Maria Elvira Salazar, are calling out President Joe Biden for not doing enough to help the Cuban people after the protests that broke out over a month ago. Republicans, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, have called on the Biden administration to send an internet signal into the island so that oppressed Cubans can communicate with the outside world and relay information about the Cuban regime.
"DeSantis rakes in cash as Florida's Covid wars rage" by POLITICO'S Matt Dixon—TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis has built a national political brand. Need proof? Just look at his political committee’s more than $4 million July haul.
DeSantis, who has not yet formally declared his 2022 reelection bid, last month brought in political contributions from every state in the country and several United States territories as well as from members of the military serving overseas, according to campaign finance records. DeSantis’ nearly 400-page July campaign finance report represents a massive expansion of DeSantis’ fundraising footprint, driven by his increased use of email to solicit contributions.
"DeSantis Says RSV More Concerning to Children Than COVID" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Surfside—Shortly after acknowledging a group of First Responders that took part in the rescue effort at the Champlain Tower collapse, Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed reports of increased COVID infections and hospitalizations of children around the state.
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill With 19 Republicans Giving Biden A Win" by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"DeSantis threatens to withhold salaries of education officials as counties find mask workarounds" by POLITICO'S Andrew Atterbury—
TALLAHASSEE — At least two Florida school districts want students to get permission from a health care professional before opting out of wearing masks this fall through new policies that “violate” rules created by the DeSantis administration to thwart mandatory face coverings on K-12 campuses.
"NY Governor Cuomo Resigns In Wake Of Damning Sexual Harassment Scandal" by The Floridian's Mona Salama
"Florida Legislator ‘DENIED’ Confidential Pediatric Records Request" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D), who is arguably the most flamboyant and Progressive member of the Florida House of Representatives, appears to be exploiting a COVID records request he has made to the Florida Department of Health, stating that Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is “hiding the truth & muzzling county health directors” from giving him “confidential” pediatric health records of Floridians.
"Biden Defies 2nd Amendment, Says ‘No Amendment is in Fact Absolute’ [VIDEO]" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres
"Some schools buck DeSantis mask mandate ban amid threats of pay cuts to officials" by Tampa Bay Times Ana Ceballos and Bianca Padró Ocasio—
At least three Florida school districts are defying Gov. Ron DeSantis as they impose mask mandates with some medical exceptions, even as his administration threatens to withhold the pay of superintendents and school board members that go against his orders.
Senate Democrats Outline $3.5 Trillion ‘Social Welfare’ Tax Hike and Amnesty Spending Plan," by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Senate Democrats released the full text of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution Monday, in their first significant step to boost social spending by overhauling the nation’s climate, child care, health care laws, as well as immigration reform through the process of reconciliation without garnishing any Republican votes.
