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Democratic Leadership in DC 'Sucks'

AG Commissioner Nikki Fried has taken a page out of the Republican playbook and is saying that Democrats in Washington and the leadership “sucks.”

That’s correct. Commissioner Fried believes that Democrats, who control the U.S. Congress in Washington, can’t get things done and that “new” members need to be voted in to fix the problem.

Fried’s call for new blood in Washington has been heard as Democrats are expected to lose their majorities next year. READ MORE

 

They Call him “Right,” but he Used to Vote “Left”

Rep. Anthony Sabatini has come under scrutiny over his Democratic Party past, and now his “Right-Wing” bona fides have been called into question. President Ronald Reagan was first a registered Democrat before becoming a Republican.

We are not comparing Sabatini to Reagan, but a switch in political parties does happen.

Did Sabatini vote for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012?  READ MORE

Marco Rubio-If breakthrough infections generate ‘super immunity’ to COVID-19 then we will soon have alot of super immunity

Rick Scott-’Im gravely concerned that Communist China is threatening Peng Shuai to silence her & bury the truth. The world must stand with Ms. Shuai & do everything possible to hold Communist China accountable.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Democrats deliver cleaner water, air and energy. Republicans stoke division and distraction. #ForThePeople

Rep. Ted Deutch-Thankful all have been released unharmed. These lawless groups must stop this dangerous practice of kidnapping and their daily threats to the Haitian people.

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani -“FPL CEO Eric Silagy was directly involved in steering campaign cash to the organization, Grow United, according to documents obtained by the Sentinel. Holley, the FPL lobbyist, worked to promote Republican Senate candidates in the close races.”

US Rep Kathy Castor-Covid19 cases are rising and the vaccine and booster are the best protection to keep your and your family safe. Go this weekend! Free testing is also available. Stay healthy this holiday season!

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Ron DeSantis"DeSantis Predicted the Definition of Vaccination Would Become 'Shifting Target' by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Ashley Moody Announces New 'Be a Florida Hero Initiative' by The Floridian's Jim McCool—With the unprecedented uptick in crime across America, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has launched the, "Be a Florida Hero Initiative," to attract more law enforcement recruits.

"COVID-19 Hospitalizations Increase" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 increased during the past week, according to data posted online Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The data showed that 1,556 inpatients had COVID-19, up from 1,389 a week earlier. Meanwhile, the Thursday numbers showed 278 COVID-19 patients were in intensive-care units, up from 245 a week earlier.

"Anthony Sabatini Blames Sprowls and Simpson for 'Standing in the way' of E-verify" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 increased during the past week, according to data posted online Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The data showed that 1,556 inpatients had COVID-19, up from 1,389 a week earlier. Meanwhile, the Thursday numbers showed 278 COVID-19 patients were in intensive-care units, up from 245 a week earlier.

"Rubio Accuses Biden of Blocking his Anti-Chinese Slave Labor Bill" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—After Senate Democrats blocked Senator Marco Rubio’s 2-year Uyghur anti-Slavery bill effort earlier this week, the bill finally passed in the upper chamber, but only after the White House pulled out all the political and legislative steps to keep his slave labor bill from passing.

"ABCFL Endorses Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) is challenging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) in a race that has received a lot of coverage heading into the 2022 midterm election. However, Fried’s candidacy in the gubernatorial race requires the Agriculture Commissioner position to be available, and former Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R) ...

"Florida Sends Team to Aid Kentucky Recovery" by News Service of Florida

"Waltz: Biden Should Arm Ukraine Against Russia" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) expressed her opposition to a federal rule that mandates masks and vaccinations in federal Head Start programs. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has already filed a preliminary injunction, and Moody asserted that she would “aggressively push back” against the vaccine mandate.

"Moody Will 'Aggressively Push Back' Against Head Start Vaccine Mandate" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) expressed her opposition to a federal rule that mandates masks and vaccinations in federal Head Start programs. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has already filed a preliminary injunction, and Moody asserted that she would “aggressively push back” against the vaccine mandate.

"Democrats Block Scott and Rubio's Anti-Slavery Bill" by The Floridian's Mona Salama

"From 'Chain Gang Charlie' Crist to 'Woke' Supporter of Critical Race Theory" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Senate Passes $778 Billion Defense Authorization Bill" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—The Senate passed an annual must-pass National Defense Authorization Act for the fiscal year 2022 that would authorize $778 billion in defense spending, heading to President Biden's desk where he will sign legislation that includes $25 billion more in the final budget than he initially requested.

"Demings' message to Floridians: We have "not figured it out yet because we're taking our time' by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Last week, Florida Rep. Val Demings (D) took part in a virtual event over Zoom with the National Organization for Women (NOW). Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s (R) campaign is now criticizing the Senatorial hopeful over comments shared during the event. The comments in question are in regards to Demings and the Democrats' "message" heading into the upcoming 2022 midterm election.

"Tunnels to Towers Foundation Pays Off Mortgages of FL First Responders" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—In their mission to provide aid to the families of America's fallen first responders, the Tunnels to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgages of Florida first responder's homes.

"Biden’s Crises Make It Harder To Spread Christmas Cheer This Year" OPINION by Tommy Hicks, Jr.—This year celebrating the Christmas season is more difficult than ever. As families across Florida feel the pinch of rising prices, a supply-chain crisis, and an energy crisis, they know who is to blame. Thanks to Joe Biden’s failed leadership, Americans are footing the bill for Democrats’ reckless spending and radical, political wish list, making what should be a joyful time of year stressful for families struggling to make ends meet.

"Demings Seen Giving Support To Hoax Whistleblower Rebekah Jones" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) was seen cheering and giving her support to the notorious so-called "whistleblower" Rebekah Jones after she made debunked claims that Gov. Ron DeSantis fired her for her refusal to alter coronavirus data and had ordered agents to raid her house and pointed a gun at "her children faces."

"Senate Republicans' Campaign Arm Raises $8.4M in November" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) hauled in nearly $8.4 million in the month of November, beefing up their war chest heading to next year's critical midterm elections.

"Rubio Brands Demings 'Pelosi Puppet' After Anti-Gun Remarks" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—After speaking against the Second Amendment in Miami, FL, US Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) is now being accused of being a leftist "Pelosi puppet," by her senatorial campaign opponent, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).

"Democrats to Increase debt ceiling by $2.5 Trillion" by The Floridian's Mona Salama

"DeSantis, Simpson Dominate Money Chase" by News Service of Florida's Jim Saunders

"Florida GOP, Gruters Muzzle Hillsborough Republican Party" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—With Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appearing to be unstoppable in his quest for reelection, it appears that the only thing that could disrupt his path to victory is a self-inflicted wound or a total meltdown of the embattled Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), or Florida GOP.

"Rubio Questions Demings on ‘non-Citizens’ Voting" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Last week, New York voters approved a measure that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. If the legislation is not vetoed, or if the Mayor doesn’t sign it into law before then, it will become law within 30 days of being voted on.

"Crist: ‘DeSantis Doesn’t Care About Floridians’ by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D) sent a message this week to his supporters, arguing that “Gov. DeSantis doesn’t care about Floridians.” The former governor of Florida is vying to unseat DeSantis and assume the office again but this time as a Democrat.

"Brian Mast Counters Omar's 'Islamophobia' Bill" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—With her take on the September 11th attacks, along with her antagonist view of Israel, US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has concerned many Americans with her rhetoric.  Now, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) has successfully countered Omar's "islamophobia" legislation.

"Waltz Warns of ‘Biden’s Inaction’ on Ukraine" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Over the weekend, a poll conducted by ABC/Ipsos showed that President Joe Biden’s (D) approval rating had taken another hit because of a number of issues. One of those issues is growing tension between the United States and Russia. On the heels of the poll, Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) and Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R) have penned an op-ed for Fox News, arguing that the world is more dangerous now because of “Biden’s inaction on Ukraine.”

"House Select Jan. 6 Committee Votes to Recommend Contempt Charges for Mark Meadows" by The Floridian's Mona Salama

"Trump Blasts Netanyahu For Disloyalty In Congratulating Biden: 'F--k Him' by The Floridian's Mona Salama

"Matt Gaetz Files National 'Stand Your Ground Bill' by The Floridian's JIm McCool—After weeks of anticipation, US Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has finally filed his "National Stand Your Ground Bill." Rep. Gaetz's measure has garnered far-reaching Republican support.

"Hillary Clinton Warns a Trump Re-election 'Could Be The End' of Democracy" by The Floridian's Mona Salama— Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is betting that former President Donald Trump will seek a White House bid once again in 2024 and warned that if he is elected again, it "could be the end" of U.S democracy.

"CBO Finds Biden’s Social Welfare Spending Plan Would Add $3T To Deficit If Made Permanent" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—

“Gambling initiative legal fight dialed back,” by News Service of Florida’s Dara Kam— political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an emergency effort to block entities linked to the Seminole Tribe from interfering with signature gatherers.

"President Biden's Approval Rating Sinks in new Poll" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Fried Charges Ahead Against Polystyrene" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) is determined to get rid of polystyrene packaging in businesses her department regulates and in stores. To get the ball rolling, Fried announced that she would be directing rules to the Florida Legislature, which she hopes will lead to ratification.

“DeSantis rolls out hard-line immigration wish list,” by POLITICO’s Matt Dixon—Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to punish private companies who participate in a federal program that transports undocumented minors from the southern border to Florida, a proposal that represents the latest front in his administration’s fight over what it has dubbed...

"Demings Makes Campaign Stop at Cuban Café" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—

"DeSantis: Biden “Continues to lie” About Southern Border" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina —Governor Ron DeSantis (R) addressed further concerns at the border this weekend by placing blame on the Biden Administration. Citing astronomical drug overdoses and rising crime rates as indicators of the need to address illegal immigration, DeSantis lamented that the President “continues to lie to the American people about the crisis at the southern border.”

"DeSantis Proposes Businesses Pay State Fees With Crypto" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) proposed pilot programs that would allow businesses to pay state fees in cryptocurrency, using his budget proposal to make the Sunshine State more friendly towards the evolving digital currency.

"Florida Democrats Upset Over Salazar's Pictures with Castro and Maduro" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Democrats are up in arms over a congressional office picture Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar recently posted that shows her sitting with the late-Fidel Castro and current Venezuelan strong man, Dictator Nicolas Maduro.

"Inflation Spikes To 39-Year High As Prices Soar in November" by The Floridian's Mona Salama—Inflation jumped 6.8 percent in November, hitting numbers not seen in nearly four decades, underscoring the persistently elevated inflationary pressures continuing to squeeze Americans and businesses nationwide.

"DeSantis on Biden's 'Border Crisis': 'Cartels are Just Eating our Lunch' by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres

"Cammack Defends Police, but her First Responder Husband Gets Punished for it" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Since President Joe Biden took office earlier this year, Progressive Democrats have been emboldened and have called for more drastic changes to the way law enforcement polices Americans.  US Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), whose husband is SWAT Medic, was recently punished by his police department after Rep. Cammack continued her crusade against the Defund The Police movement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

"Cammack Says Biden Administration is 'Soft on Crime' by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Recent crime numbers have shown concerning data regarding the huge increase in criminal activity across America over the past few years. Today, US Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) assigned blame to the Biden Administration for being, "soft on crime."

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