DeSantis Commits Additional $1.5 Million in Honor of FL's 1.5 Million Veterans

DeSantis Commits Additional $1.5 Million in Honor of FL's 1.5 Million Veterans

Jackson Bakich
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November 11, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) demonstrated Florida’s obligation to serve the sunshine state’s 1.5 million veterans through “state programs and initiatives that provide resources and opportunities that help build the future success of Florida’s veterans,” while looking to be the nation’s most “veteran-friendly state.” These state programs and initiatives attempt to provide those who served opportunities […]
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Rubio Calls for Ban of TikTok in U.S.

Rubio Calls for Ban of TikTok in U.S.

Jackson Bakich
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November 11, 2022
Throughout the past few years, the social media app TikTok as has taken the world by storm. On this app, users can post comedic, informative, or persuasive content that is then thrown into an algorithm that attempts to provide videos for each individual based on their content likes, interactions, and other factors that make up […]
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Rick Scott Blasts Biden for October Inflation Numbers

Rick Scott Blasts Biden for October Inflation Numbers

Jackson Bakich
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November 10, 2022
At the beginning of every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the numbers concerning the economy’s growth (or lack thereof). More often than not, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) a member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Chairman of the National Republican Senate Committee, does not have good things to say the most […]
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NRSC Chairman Scott Sends Out Memo to Help Herschel in Runoff

NRSC Chairman Scott Sends Out Memo to Help Herschel in Runoff

Jackson Bakich
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November 10, 2022
With the 2022 midterms slowly coming to a close, the nation is still in store for a dramatic ending. Florida’s neighbor to the north, Georgia, is once again going to have the eyes of the country glued to TV screens, similar to the end of the 2020 election. U.S. Senator and Chairman of the National […]
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Gaetz Blisters Republican Leadership, Calls Them a 'McFailure'

Gaetz Blisters Republican Leadership, Calls Them a 'McFailure'

Jackson Bakich
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November 10, 2022
As Republicans around the nation process the head-scratching results given to them on election night, some are calling into question Republican leadership. In Florida, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) isn't sold on current House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) being voted in as Speaker of the House, if Republicans win the majority in the lower chamber. Rep. […]
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Florida: The Outlier of the 2022 Midterms

Florida: The Outlier of the 2022 Midterms

Jackson Bakich
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November 10, 2022
Florida Republicans around the state were shocked with delight after seeing the early election results. A 20-point victory in the gubernatorial race. A 16-point win in the Senate race. Republicans, both nationwide and around the sunshine state had to be licking their chops upon seeing those returns. However, Florida was an outlier. An anomaly. Or […]
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Rubio Defeats Demings, Retains Senate Seat

Rubio Defeats Demings, Retains Senate Seat

Jackson Bakich
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November 9, 2022
The polls have closed, and the U.S. Senate race has been called in favor of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) with a solid percentage total. Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) was looking to flip a Senate seat in favor of the Democrats, as they are attempting to maintain their majority in the chamber. This is Rubio’s 3rd […]
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Laurel Lee Defeats Alan Cohn, Will Serve in House

Laurel Lee Defeats Alan Cohn, Will Serve in House

Jackson Bakich
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November 8, 2022
In Florida’s 15th Congressional District, Laurel Lee (R-FL) has defeated Alan Cohn (D) and will serve in the United States House of Representatives. Lee was the former Secretary of State appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). On Election Day, FiveThirtyEight gave Lee a 97% chance to win the seat. This race was never projected to […]
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Aaron Bean Defeats LaShonda Holloway, Will Serve in U.S. House

Aaron Bean Defeats LaShonda Holloway, Will Serve in U.S. House

Jackson Bakich
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November 8, 2022
In Florida’s 4th Congressional District, Aaron Bean (R-FL) has defeated LaShonda Holloway (D) and will serve in the United States House of Representatives. Bean had served in the Florida state legislature for 8 years prior to running for this seat. Earlier this year, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) endorsed Bean, calling him "a principled conservative leader […]
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DeSantis Reminds Floridians of State's New Holiday

DeSantis Reminds Floridians of State's New Holiday

Jackson Bakich
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November 8, 2022
With just hours before the final polls close in counties across the state of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) reminded Floridians about the institution of the first annual “Victims of Communism Day” in the Sunshine State. From here on out, every 7th day of November in Florida will be dedicated to this concept. It was instituted […]
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Rick Scott Calls Out Democrat's Policies on Crime

Rick Scott Calls Out Democrat's Policies on Crime

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2022
Alongside inflation, one of the main issues this election cycle has been crime. Whether it has been at the border or the negation of cash bail, Republicans around the nation have been calling out Democrats for their intention to legislate loose-on-crime policies. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is one of those Republicans. He sent out a […]
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Bryon Donalds Addresses NYC Crime Ahead of Midterms

Bryon Donalds Addresses NYC Crime Ahead of Midterms

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2022
During an appearance on Laura Ingraham’s show, The Ingraham Angle on Fox News, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) gave his thoughts on the rising crime in New York City, and what is causing the citywide misconduct in the first place. As someone that grew up in Brooklyn, Donalds shared personal stories about the streets he walked […]
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Rick Scott Pokes Hole in Biden's Jobs Claim

Rick Scott Pokes Hole in Biden's Jobs Claim

Jackson Bakich
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November 4, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) objected to President Joe Biden’s (D) attempt to spin the job numbers that came out yesterday morning. It is indeed true that part-time jobs have increased by over 200k workers, but what the President forgot to mention is that over 400k full-time jobs have been lost. In a tweet, the President […]
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Casey DeSantis Announces 1.1 Million Committed 'Mamas for DeSantis'

Casey DeSantis Announces 1.1 Million Committed 'Mamas for DeSantis'

Jackson Bakich
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November 3, 2022
In June, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Mamas for DeSantis initiative, which looks to mobilize mothers around the state to “join the movement” to reelect Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). At a recent event, the First Lady of Florida announced that over 1.1 million Mamas for DeSantis have been secured, eclipsing her original goal of […]
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DeSantis Sends Out Flurry of Endorsements Before 2022 Midterms

DeSantis Sends Out Flurry of Endorsements Before 2022 Midterms

Jackson Bakich
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November 3, 2022
Over the past few days, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been incredibly active not only on social media, but in person, stumping for Republican candidates around the nation. With the midterms just 5 days away, “America’s Governor” is looking to make an impact this election cycle. In an interview with Sean Hannity, Gov. DeSantis explained […]
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Rubio and FL Reps Call on FDA to Approve Import of Canadian Prescription Drugs

Rubio and FL Reps Call on FDA to Approve Import of Canadian Prescription Drugs

Jackson Bakich
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November 3, 2022
With rising prescription drug costs throughout the nation, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) implemented a program labeled the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program. This effort, which was created alongside the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) which was designed to allow the state of Florida to import Canadian prescription drugs in hopes of reducing the prices. […]
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Scott Blasts Democrats for Their Energy Policies

Scott Blasts Democrats for Their Energy Policies

Jackson Bakich
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November 2, 2022
Just days before the midterms, at the top of most Americans’ lists are the issues that affect their wallets the most. With that being said, inflation (of groceries, gas, common household goods) appears to grab the #1 spot this election cycle. Moreover, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in a recent op-ed wrote about the Democrats and […]
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Rubio Questions Move to Pull Out Fighter Jets in Japan Amid China Tension

Rubio Questions Move to Pull Out Fighter Jets in Japan Amid China Tension

Jackson Bakich
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November 2, 2022
Recently, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced their plan to shut down an entire fleet of F-15 fighter aircraft jets in Okinawa, Japan with no intention of replacing them. This comes at a time in which Communist China is appearing to be more and more aggressive within the region. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) […]
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