GOP Claims 53rd Senate Seat, One Race Still Outstanding

GOP Claims 53rd Senate Seat, One Race Still Outstanding

Jackson Bakich
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November 7, 2024
*Note: This article will be updated as races are called. It will also be updated if either party solidifies control of the Senate. Background As expected, the presidential election is dominating the headlines. However, Republicans have officially obtained the majority in the Senate as incumbent Deb Fischer (R-NE) won her race against challenger Dan Osborn […]
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Rubio Talks Potential Cabinet Position in Trump Administration

Rubio Talks Potential Cabinet Position in Trump Administration

Jackson Bakich
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November 7, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Hannity” on Wednesday to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) victory and the balance of power in the upper chamber. The former president has created a diverse coalition as he increased his voter share with nearly every demographic in the nation, especially Latinos. When asked about potentially joining the Trump […]
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Rubio Celebrates Trump Campaign Energy, Coalition Diversity After Landslide Victory

Rubio Celebrates Trump Campaign Energy, Coalition Diversity After Landslide Victory

Jackson Bakich
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November 7, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Hannity” on Wednesday to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) victory and how it rearranged the demographics of the Republican Party. The former president increased his voter share with nearly every demographic in the nation, especially Latinos. The Florida senator praised President-elect Trump’s energy and attributed it to his enthusiasm […]
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Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization'

Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization'

Jackson Bakich
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November 6, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will likely win the popular vote total as well. Pundits across the aisle on networks representing both sides of the political spectrum predicted a nail-biter race that could've […]
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Scott Defeats Mucarsel-Powell, Race Called Within 90 Minutes

Scott Defeats Mucarsel-Powell, Race Called Within 90 Minutes

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has defeated challenger former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), retaining his seat in the upper chamber for the first time. It appears he will win by double digits. Sen. Scott has yet to lose an election in his political career, which is impressive considering all of his races have been statewide. The […]
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Scott Holds Healthy Lead Heading Into Election Day

Scott Holds Healthy Lead Heading Into Election Day

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2024
Election Day is here, and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is attempting to defend his Senate seat for the first time, and the odds appear to be in his favor. He will look to fend off former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) today in a race that tightened in the final weeks. Sen. Scott has never lost […]
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Cruz Describes Harris as 'Extreme' and 'Left of Bernie Sanders'

Cruz Describes Harris as 'Extreme' and 'Left of Bernie Sanders'

Jackson Bakich
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November 4, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) appeared on Newsmax to discuss the policy record of former Senator and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) during her time serving in the upper chamber — Sen. Cruz, who is running against Representative Colin Allred (R-TX) in a tightening race. The Texas senator was asked if he had been surprised by […]
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Scott, Cruz Pen Op-Ed Bashing Biden-Harris Inflation

Scott, Cruz Pen Op-Ed Bashing Biden-Harris Inflation

Jackson Bakich
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November 4, 2024
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ted Cruz have released their response to the Bureau of Economic Analysis's latest personal consumption expenditures (PCE) report. These findings indicated that the prices of American goods and services had increased by 2.1% over the year in the month of September. Since the Biden-Harris administration took office in January of […]
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Scott Calls Mayorkas and Wray 'Cowards' after Refusal to Testify Publicly

Scott Calls Mayorkas and Wray 'Cowards' after Refusal to Testify Publicly

Jackson Bakich
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November 2, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is referring to President Joe Biden’s (D) administration as “cowards” after members of his cabinet, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray, refused to testify publicly at the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) concerning national security threats. ? BREAKING: The Biden admin just pulled out […]
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Scott Introduces Bill to Replenish Disaster Loan Program

Scott Introduces Bill to Replenish Disaster Loan Program

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) in introducing the Restoring an Economic Lifeline with Immediate Emergency Funding (RELIEF) Act. The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced on Oct. 15 that the Disaster Loan Program had run out of money. This program grants low-interest loans to homeowners and businesses affected by declared disasters. […]
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Laurel Lee on 1st Trump Assassination Attempt: DHS Needs to Reprioritize Funding

Laurel Lee on 1st Trump Assassination Attempt: DHS Needs to Reprioritize Funding

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) appeared on News Nation to discuss some of the recent takeaways she’s made as a part of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. The bipartisan membership of the task force has been asked to investigate and identify the mistakes made on July 13 and how to […]
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Rubio Demands NIH Investigation After Dr. Delays Puberty Blockers Study

Rubio Demands NIH Investigation After Dr. Delays Puberty Blockers Study

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent a letter to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Director Monica Bertagnolli regarding a study on the effects of puberty blockers on children. The research was funded by the NIH but was not released after years of studies. According to Sen. Rubio, those who conducted the research are “concerned […]
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Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time

Rubio, Scott Try Again to 'Lock the Clock' on Daylight Saving Time

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are once again pushing for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) the national year-round standard. In 2018, Sen. Scott signed a bill as Governor of Florida, which would trigger approval of the time change if it is approved federally. The […]
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Rubio Blasts Harris for Comparing Trump to Hitler

Rubio Blasts Harris for Comparing Trump to Hitler

Jackson Bakich
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October 29, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on “Fox News Sunday” to share his perspective on the recent comments made by Democrats likening former President Donald Trump (R) to Adolf Hitler. The idea of opposing political candidates being compared to the German dictator isn’t unheard of but unprecedented when it comes directly from the other candidate. After […]
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National Debt Reaches $35 Trillion, Scott Introduces Bill to Monitor Federal Spending

National Debt Reaches $35 Trillion, Scott Introduces Bill to Monitor Federal Spending

Jackson Bakich
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October 29, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Josh Brecheen (R-OK) have introduced the Debt-Per-Citizen-Transparency Act, a bill that requires all Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimates to disclose how much a new piece of legislation will affect the debt-to-citizen ratio. With the national debt reaching over $35 trillion and an election right around the corner, it […]
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Scott Campaign Accuses Mucarsel-Powell of Breaking Law at Polling Station

Scott Campaign Accuses Mucarsel-Powell of Breaking Law at Polling Station

Jackson Bakich
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October 29, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling out his opponent, former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), for allegedly violating Sunshine State election laws as it appears she filmed herself inside a polling location. This is against Florida Statute 102.031(5) which states: “No photography is permitted in the polling room or early voting area, except an elector may […]
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Scott Promotes READY Act, Tax-Free Savings Account Bill for Disaster Response Costs

Scott Promotes READY Act, Tax-Free Savings Account Bill for Disaster Response Costs

Jackson Bakich
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October 28, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has announced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act, a bill designed to “create a tax-free savings vehicle for home mitigation and disaster response costs.” This allows citizens to create a tax-free account (similar to a Health Savings Account [HSA]) for 12 different mitigation measures used by […]
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Pronouns, Bathrooms, Reality: Rubio, Cruz Blast HHS Secretary for New Rules

Pronouns, Bathrooms, Reality: Rubio, Cruz Blast HHS Secretary for New Rules

Jackson Bakich
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October 28, 2024
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marco Rubio (R-FL), James Lankford (R-OK), and other upper chamber Republicans sent a scathing letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In their correspondence, they accused HHS of compelling the speech of its employees regarding pronouns, limiting religious freedoms, and endangering women. In the […]
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