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Trump vs DeSantis
The 2023 Florida legislative session is about to begin and all eyes and ears are on President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Their expected 2024 presidential primary showdown is what just about everyone in politics is talking about these days because Trump and DeSantis are the two frontrunners, if you will, for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The potential showdown between the two men continues to heat up as Trump is now claiming that he has beaten DeSantis in the Republican Party of Florida chairman’s election that was held last weekend in Orlando. READ MORE
Florida GOP vs Florida Democrats
With the Republican Party of Florida having settled on a new Chairman and Vice Chairman—Christian Ziegler and Evan Power, the DeSantis-led Republicans are now in a position to continue mowing down the Florida Democratic Party.
Florida Democrats are in shambles and are hoping that new blood a the helm of their sunken ship will invigorate its base of support.
Former State Senator Annette Taddeo is running for the seat as is former Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, along with a few other no-name candidates.
Both Taddeo and Fried have garnered a lot of endorsements, but how will it play out on February 25th?
Could there be a repeat of what happened last weekend when Republicans voted for their party leadership?
Could Democrats see both Fried and Taddeo running the show like Ziegler and Power?
This could very well be the case, but what Democrat will emerge as the de facto leader or figurehead of the Democratic Party?
Republicans have DeSantis. Whom do Democrats have?
Democratic Women Dogpile on Don Lemonhead
Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book has become the latest Democrat to excoriate CNN Host Don Lemon over a sexist statement he made about women over 50 years old.
"Lemon has had the honor to meet & interview incredible women leaders like VP Harris, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama & more — all “past their prime” by his standards … sad & sickening," stated Book.
Wait, according to Democrats, only Republicans are sexists, right? READ MORE
Rep. Anna V. Eskamani -Do not become numb to this -- keep calling it out!
Rep. Cory Mills -Fentanyl is infiltrating our communities & driving the opioid crisis in our country. When will Biden address this dangerous drug coming through our ports of entry?
Maxwell Alejandro Frost-A substitute teacher was fired here in Florida because they posted a video of empty book shelves because so many books have been banned. That sound like liberty and freedom to you?
Rep. Dotie Joseph-We fought valiantly to defend the dignity of #Immigrants. The GOP rubber stamped the Martha's Vineyard political stunt & authorized another $10 million of FL taxpayer dollars to hunt down #immigrants anywhere in the U.S., not just FL
Rep. Brian Mast-Congressional Republicans and President Trump lowered taxes for every income bracket. It’s time to make those cuts permanent.
"Trump Claims 'Big' win Over DeSantis in Florida GOP Election" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Former President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap around Gov. Ron DeSantis after this past weekend’s Florida GOP chairmanship election, where Vice Chairman Christian Ziegler narrowly defeated Chair of Chairs Evan Power by a vote total of 126-100. READ MORE
"Scott Looks to Cut Funding to UN for Anti-Semitic Practices" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) as well as a number of Republican Senators to introduce legislation to cut funding towards the allegedly Anti-Semitic United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). READ MORE
"Lauren Book Calls CNN's Don Lemon 'Sexist'" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—State Senator Lauren Book (D-35) has previously led the way for Florida Democrats, being one of the most moderate lawmakers in the Republican legislation. READ MORE
"Rubio Calls for Buttigieg to Resign Amidst Train Derailments" The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Throughout the past few months and even before the 2022 midterms, Republicans in both chambers of Congress have called for the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas to resign. Congressional lawmakers have called out the unprecedented number of undocumented immigrants and harmful substances that have crossed the border illegally as just cause for his resignation. READ MORE
"George Soros Predicts DeSantis Will Beat Trump in '24" The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—With speculation that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) will run in the 2024 Election, businessman and philanthropist George Soros predicts DeSantis will defeat former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary. More importantly, he says this fracture will give the Democrats four more years in the White House. READ MORE
"DeSantis Announces $205.7 Million Plan to Battle Opioid Crisis" The Floridian's Jim McCool—READ MORE
"Gaetz Introduces Federal Employee Reinstatement Act" The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—As COVID policies are being rescinded, next on the chopping block is the vaccine mandate for Federal employees. Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced the COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act, which will allow all Federal workers let go for not getting the COVID vaccine back into the workforce. READ MORE
"Donalds Reintroduces DEMOCRACIA Act" The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) has joined forces with Florida Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R) to reintroduce legislation. Donalds has reintroduced the bicameral DEMOCRACIA Act. READ MORE
"Donalds Introduces 4 New Nuclear Energy Bills" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Since coming to Congress, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has long been a supporter of nuclear energy as a progressive form of powering American homes and businesses. Because of this, Rep. Donalds has introduced four bills as part of a “comprehensive legislative package to reshape the way our country uses and views nuclear energy. READ MORE
"DeSantis's Potential 2024 Presidential Run is Challenged" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a challenge to his potential 2024 presidential run for office as an activist and former congressional candidate Laura Loomer, has penned a “resolution” to try to prevent the popular Governor from running for higher office. READ MORE
"Florida Scores Highest Visitation in State's History" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida made history in 2022, and if its trajectory continues, 2023 could yield another milestone. In 2022, Florida broke the record for highest visitation in the state's history. READ MORE
"Lauren Book Introduces Legislation to Strike Down 'Free Kill' Law" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) has introduced a new bill looking eliminate the “free kill” law which bars family members of adult relatives that have fell victim to medical malpractice from filing lawsuits. READ MORE
"Cammack, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Prevent Criminals Profiting Off Border Crisis" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—As long as the southern border's enforcement remains lax, human and drug trafficking continues to run rampant. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has teamedup with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to introduce a bill preventing individuals charged with these crimes from receiving government benefits. READ MORE
"DeSantis Says its 'Common Sense' to Support Parental Rights, Children From Online 'Grooming' [VIDEO]" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—West Palm Beach—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Christian college, to announce his “Digital Bill of Rights” initiative to hold Big Tech and social media platforms accountable for their online “grooming” and exploitation of children. READ MORE
"Florida Scores Highest Visitation in State's History" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida made history in 2022, and if its trajectory continues, 2023 could yield another milestone. In 2022, Florida broke the record for highest visitation in the state's history. READ MORE
"Lauren Book Introduces Legislation to Strike Down 'Free Kill' Law" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) has introduced a new bill looking eliminate the “free kill” law which bars family members of adult relatives that have fell victim to medical malpractice from filing lawsuits. READ MORE
"Cammack, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Prevent Criminals Profiting Off Border Crisis" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—As long as the southern border's enforcement remains lax, human and drug trafficking continues to run rampant. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has teamedup with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to introduce a bill preventing individuals charged with these crimes from receiving government benefits. READ MORE
"DeSantis Says its 'Common Sense' to Support Parental Rights, Children From Online 'Grooming' [VIDEO]" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—West Palm Beach—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Christian college, to announce his “Digital Bill of Rights” initiative to hold Big Tech and social media platforms accountable for their online “grooming” and exploitation of children. READ MORE
"Cammack Reiterates Republicans Won't be Cutting Social Security, Medicare" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Democrats continue to push the narrative that Republicans seek to cut funds for Social Security and Medicare. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) sets the record straight (again) in a recent appearance on Fox's Varney & Co. READ MORE
"Donalds Introduces Bipartisan Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Algae blooms can frequently harm ecosystems, and Florida has plenty of wetlands worthy of preservation. This is why Rep. Byron Donalds (R) introduces the bipartisan Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act.
"Florida Democrats Align with DeSantis on Protecting Children" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Florida politics has welcomed a conservative hegemony unlike any other in the nation as a result of Gov. Ron DeSantis's "Florida First agenda." And now it appears as if Florida Democrats have read the writing on the wall and are aligning themselves with Gov. DeSantis  on protecting children from the dangers of... READ MORE
"Rubio: This Isn't About Aliens" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—As the United States has shot down several unidentified flying objects, including the Chinese spy balloon, in the past couple of weeks, growing questions and concerns from citizens have been left unanswered... READ MORE
"Salazar Secures Critical Infrastructure Funds" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) announced that she has secured millions in critical infrastructure funds for Miami. READ MORE
"Senate Democrats Book and Polsky Push 'Florida Freedom Gun Carry Class'" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) and State Senator Tina Polsky (D) held a Tuesday, February 14th, 10 am press conference to discuss the Republican-controlled legislature's plan to pass permitless carry gun legislation. READ MORE
"DeSantis when asked about Presidential Run: 'Wouldn't You Like to Know'" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Jacksonville, FL – Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke about a variety of issues from a possible Presidential run to College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program to potentially inappropriate books in schools at a press conference in the northeastern part of the state. READ MORE
"DeSantis Introduces Legislation Proposal to Combat ESG Practices" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration just recently introduced bicameral proposal to the state legislature. The bill, according to Gov. DeSantis, will aim to “protect Floridians from the Woke ESG Financial Scam.” The bill proposal was announced in collaboration with State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-FL) and State Speaker Paul Renner (R-FL). READ MORE
"Buchanan Talks Making Tax Cuts Permanent" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is pressing to make the cuts featured in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 permanent. Named the TCJA Permanency Act, the reintroduction of this bill receives support from 72 other Republicans in the House of Representatives, including nearly all of Florida's congressional delegation. READ MORE
"Diaz-Balart Requests EPA Transparency Following Massive Fire in Doral" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Last weekend, as the rest of the nation, was preparing for the Super Bowl, the city of Doral was dealing with a massive fire at an energy facility with the flames spreading to 4 different buildings and covering “approximately the size of two football fields. READ MORE
"Fried Running for Florida Democratic Party Chair" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—READ MORE
"Moskowitz Demands Transparency on UFOs Shot Down in Canada" by The Floridian's Grayson Bakich—Three more unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have been shot down over the US and Canada. With recovery of debris underway, the US issues a statement that the objects' origins are unknown. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) isn't so sure, saying in a recent appearance on MSNBC's Politics Nation that "they know what they’re shooting at. It’s not that they don’t know they just haven’t told us." READ MORE
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