Rick Scott Raises Concerns Over Sending $2 Million to Cuba

Rick Scott Raises Concerns Over Sending $2 Million to Cuba

Jackson Bakich
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November 2, 2022
Following President Joe Biden’s (D) announcement stating that his administration would be providing $2 million taxpayer-funded dollars to the relief effort for the Cuban regime following Hurricane Ian, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) raised concerns granting any amount to the communists just 90 miles from the United States. Along with the concern, Sen. Scott wrote a […]
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DeSantis Gives Hurricane Ian Update 1 Month After Landfall

DeSantis Gives Hurricane Ian Update 1 Month After Landfall

Jackson Bakich
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November 1, 2022
Now that the state of Florida has dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian for 1 month, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has released an update concerning the relief efforts and overall progress that has been made. Perhaps the most impressive news out of the press release included the amount of money that has been raised […]
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Rep. Mast Blames Scary Halloween Prices on Biden

Rep. Mast Blames Scary Halloween Prices on Biden

Jackson Bakich
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November 1, 2022
As the Halloween season comes to a close and Americans start turning their attention to not only the ballot box but the Christmas season, prices on material goods are coming into play. Candy sales go through the roof during this time of year, and perhaps people are starting to see a lighter wallet after passing […]
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DeSantis Speaks in South FL, Makes Case for GOP in November

DeSantis Speaks in South FL, Makes Case for GOP in November

Jackson Bakich
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October 31, 2022
On Sunday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visited Ave Maria University near Naples, Florida to address the Catholic institution as he looks to defend his governorship seat in Tallahassee. Gov. DeSantis began his speech by firing up the crowd, especially those who have migrated south from Democratic ran states, and in doing so, pivoted to different […]
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Casey DeSantis: Flipping Coins and Kicking Cancer

Casey DeSantis: Flipping Coins and Kicking Cancer

Jackson Bakich
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October 30, 2022
On Saturday, the Florida State Seminoles took on and defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Sunshine State’s capital. However, the final score (44-16) was not the most notable highlight in Tallahassee over the weekend. Right before Chief Osceola and his Appaloosa horse, Renegade,  galloped onto the field to deliver the flame-lit spear to […]
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Scott Calls on FBI to Explain $1 Million Payment to Christopher Steele

Scott Calls on FBI to Explain $1 Million Payment to Christopher Steele

Jackson Bakich
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October 28, 2022
Following the investigation into President Donald Trump (R) and his supposed “Russian collusion,” Republicans did some investigating of their own and found the eventual foul play by Christopher Steele and the infamous Steele Dossier. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is now asking the Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz why the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
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Rick Scott Calls for Mayorkas Resignation Over Border Crisis

Rick Scott Calls for Mayorkas Resignation Over Border Crisis

Jackson Bakich
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October 28, 2022
Last weekend, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released the numbers concerning migrant encounters for the month of September (and for the fiscal year, which ended last month). The numbers are significant. Because of these historic numbers, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has doubled down and is calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro […]
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DeSantis Announces FEMA Program for Those Affected by Hurricane Ian

DeSantis Announces FEMA Program for Those Affected by Hurricane Ian

Jackson Bakich
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October 26, 2022
Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the three levels of government (local, state, and federal) have come together to provide resources for Floridians in need. Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced the initiative to “identify and remove vessels and other debris from waterways ad expedite the removal of debris on private and commercial properties” to […]
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Brian Mast Calls Out Biden for Economic Struggles 2 Weeks Before Midterms

Brian Mast Calls Out Biden for Economic Struggles 2 Weeks Before Midterms

Jackson Bakich
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October 25, 2022
Yesterday, a CNN article written by Eric Bradner lays out the most important issue on voters’ minds this election cycle: inflation and the economy as a whole. With this in mind, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) sent out multiple tweets calling out President Joe Biden (D) and the nation’s lackluster economic performance so far during his […]
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Former Crist Colleagues Endorse DeSantis

Former Crist Colleagues Endorse DeSantis

Jackson Bakich
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October 25, 2022
As the state of Florida (and the nation as a whole) stands two weeks away from the midterm elections and early voting has already begun, the meaning of every endorsement is heightened. In eyebrow-raising news, dozens of Charlie Crist’s (D) former associates and staffers, including Crist’s former chief of staff George LeMieux (a man in […]
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Byron Donalds' Solution to Border Crisis: 'VOTE REPUBLICAN'

Byron Donalds' Solution to Border Crisis: 'VOTE REPUBLICAN'

Jackson Bakich
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October 24, 2022
In what Fox News reporter Bill Melugin described as a “blatant Friday late night news dump,” the CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) released their numbers for the month of September, showcasing a record high in migrant encounters for both the month and the fiscal year. Following the data release, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) gave […]
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Democrat Karen Green Believes Democrats are 'Baby Killing

Democrat Karen Green Believes Democrats are 'Baby Killing" and Racist?

Jackson Bakich
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October 22, 2022
In appalling news out of Florida’s 7th Congressional District, it appears that Karen Green (D), who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, briefly became a conservative just days before the general election. Green is running against Cory Mills (R), an Army combat veteran, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump (R) […]
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Ron DeSantis Announces Record Unemployment Numbers

Ron DeSantis Announces Record Unemployment Numbers

Jackson Bakich
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October 21, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced the second lowest unemployment rate in Florida’s history, hitting 2.5%, while simultaneously achieving the second fastest GDP growth across all 50 states, despite national GDP slipping into a recession (two consecutive quarters of declining GDP). This is the lowest unemployment rate for the state since October 2006. According to the […]
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FL Legislators Call for Decriminalizing Use of Weed

FL Legislators Call for Decriminalizing Use of Weed

Jackson Bakich
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October 21, 2022
As the nation gets more and more relaxed with cannabis usage, politicians around the state of Florida are looking for ways to make marijuana more accessible but differing sides of the aisle aren’t necessarily approaching the issue in the same manner. Following President Joe Biden’s (D) decision to pardon thousands of those convicted of federal […]
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Scott Questions DoE Concerning Innovative Technology Going to China

Scott Questions DoE Concerning Innovative Technology Going to China

Jackson Bakich
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October 21, 2022
The Biden administration was reported to have allowed the acquisition of American intellectual properties related to battery technology. This technology was reported to have been funded by the American taxpayer. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) gave his initial thoughts in a tweet while also sending a letter with an elongated response to the Department of Energy […]
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Cammack: Border Agents Have been Reduced to

Cammack: Border Agents Have been Reduced to "Glorified Babysitters"

Jackson Bakich
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October 21, 2022
With monthly border crossings in the tens of thousands, many Republicans have criticized the Biden administration for their lack of attentiveness to the growing crisis down south. President Joe Biden (D) has now decided to recruit military volunteers to help with the border crisis. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) gave her thoughts on Fox Business just two […]
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Gaetz Applauds DoD Decision to Not Include Wind Farms on FL West Coast Military Space

Gaetz Applauds DoD Decision to Not Include Wind Farms on FL West Coast Military Space

Jackson Bakich
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October 20, 2022
The Department of Defense recently announced their commitment to ensure that wind farms would not encroach Florida’s Gulf Coast Military Mission Line (MML). The Biden administration had been looking to expand offshore wind farming, but Republicans like Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) expressed enough concern to divert the decision. “In a letter issued by Congressman Gaetz […]
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Jan. 6 Committee Member Denies 2016 Election, yet Warns of 2020 GOP Election Deniers Running for Office

Jan. 6 Committee Member Denies 2016 Election, yet Warns of 2020 GOP Election Deniers Running for Office

Jackson Bakich
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October 20, 2022
During the entirety of President Donald Trump’s (R) time in office, those who opposed the Republican president claimed that the 2016 presidential election was tampered with due to “Russian interference.” Phrases such as “Stolen election”, “Illegitimate president,” and “Abolish the electoral college” were all thrown around after the billionaire businessman from New York shocked the […]
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