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Who Will Lead the Sunken Florida Democratic Party?
By The Floridian's JAVIER MANJARRES—While Democrats were able to stave off the weak Republican “Red Wave” of 2022 by holding on to their majority in the U.S. Senate, their expected crash and burn in the U.S. House of Representatives appears to have been more of a cushioned emergency landing. Republicans were expecting to do better across the country during the 2022 midterm elections but didn’t, except in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis walloped Florida Democrats statewide. READ MORE
Kat Cammack—It's a big day in #FL03! Our bill to rename the Middleburg, FL VA Clinic after Chief Andrew K. Baker passed the U.S. House! Chief Baker loved his community and there's no better way to honor him than with this lasting legacy. Thanks to my FL colleagues for their support.
"Waltz Discusses Full Extent of Wokeness in Military" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—The forces of "wokeness" know no bounds in the American culture wars, and the armed forces are no exception. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) spoke of how this focus on cultural issues within the military is affecting its readiness, while China prioritizes research and buildup.
"Mills Raises Concerns of Threats to U.S. Food Supply, Sugar Policy" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—It seems as though, for the past two years, every facet of American society is under attack. Agriculture and the nation's food supply are critical targets, and an important product of that food supply is sugar. Environmental policies can end up doing more harm than good, as a recent comment by Congressman-elect Cory Mills (R-FL-7) suggests.
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