Florida Democrats Wanted to Gain 5 House Seats: Instead, Recount Will Decide if They Lose Two

Florida Democrats Wanted to Gain 5 House Seats: Instead, Recount Will Decide if They Lose Two

Liv Caputo
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November 8, 2024
Florida Democrats only have one shot at maintaining the same number of House seats they had last session: keeping Palm Beach County Democrat Katherine Waldron in office in House District 93. The issue? She's down by 356 votes to Republican former Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig. With a margin of 0.38 percentage points between the candidates, […]
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Gaetz Discusses How to Defeat the Swamp: 'I Need More Backup'

Gaetz Discusses How to Defeat the Swamp: 'I Need More Backup'

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to drastically reduce the size of the government with Elon Musk, and Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) discussed how the House of Representatives, with a Republican majority in sight, could help in that endeavor. However, he noted that he could not do it alone, declaring he needed "more backup" in a […]
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Exit Poll Shows Trump Scored big With Latino Voters in Election

Exit Poll Shows Trump Scored big With Latino Voters in Election

Daniel Molina
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November 7, 2024
Exit polls are showing however that President Trump scored big with Latino voters while the Harris campaign languished with this demographic.
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Puerto Rico Voted for Statehood, What Happens Next?

Puerto Rico Voted for Statehood, What Happens Next?

Daniel Molina
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November 7, 2024
Similar to 2012, 2017, and 2020, voters in Puerto Rico voted for statehood.
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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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Diaz-Balart Warns 'Deep State Will Do Everything Possible' to Oppose Trump, Republicans

Diaz-Balart Warns 'Deep State Will Do Everything Possible' to Oppose Trump, Republicans

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in January. Still, even with a Republican majority in the Senate and a potential majority in the House, he will have to face the administrative "Deep State" to implement his agenda. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) made this warning recently on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying Trump's […]
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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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Anti-Abortion Doctors Take Credit for Failure of Florida, South Dakota Abortion Amendments

Anti-Abortion Doctors Take Credit for Failure of Florida, South Dakota Abortion Amendments

Liv Caputo
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November 7, 2024
The anti-abortion doctors who appeared alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis for four of his events campaigning against Florida's now-failed abortion amendment are lauding themselves and their parent group for defeating measures in Florida and South Dakota that would have enshrined abortion access in the states' constitutions. While the non-profit American Association for Pro-Life OBGYNS (AAPLOG) failed […]
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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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Harris Delivers Concession Speech at Howard University

Harris Delivers Concession Speech at Howard University

Daniel Molina
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November 7, 2024
This afternoon, Vice President Harris addressed supporters, delivering a concession speech and urging her supporters to remain politically involved.
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Donalds Celebrates Trump's 'Greatest Political Comeback'

Donalds Celebrates Trump's 'Greatest Political Comeback'

Daniel Molina
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November 6, 2024
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R), a staunch supporter of the president, is calling President Trump's win the "greatest political comeback."
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Eskamani Warns 'Fascism and Extremism Will Continue to Rise'

Eskamani Warns 'Fascism and Extremism Will Continue to Rise'

Daniel Molina
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November 6, 2024
Responding to the election of President Donald Trump (R), Florida Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (D) warned that "fascism and extremism will continue to rise."
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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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Florida's Congressional Incumbents Overwhelmingly Retain Seats

Florida's Congressional Incumbents Overwhelmingly Retain Seats

Grayson Bakich
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November 6, 2024
With the polls now closed, North and Central Florida have decided who will continue to serve in the House of Representatives in Congressional Districts 1 to 22, as called by NBC. All incumbents have won their respective races, frequently at double-digit margins, with the largest going to Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) of District 12, who […]
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JUICE?—11.6.2024—President Donald Trump: The Greatest Political Comeback in American History—Florida, DeSantis Win on Election Night—Much More...

JUICE?—11.6.2024—President Donald Trump: The Greatest Political Comeback in American History—Florida, DeSantis Win on Election Night—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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November 6, 2024
President Donald Trump: The Greatest Political Comeback in American History President Donald Trump won the 2024 Presidential election, marking the greatest political comeback in American history. President Trump's acceptance speech was direct and on point, thanking his wife Melanie, his children, and the likes of Elon Musk and Dana White. Trump also acknowledged Susie Wiles […]
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Florida Republicans 'Kicked Butt' in Congressional Races

Florida Republicans 'Kicked Butt' in Congressional Races

Daniel Molina
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November 6, 2024
Announcing her victory on social media, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) echoed a theme for the night, writing that her campaign "kicked butt."
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Florida's Closest State House Races: At Least One Upset, Five Possible Recounts

Florida's Closest State House Races: At Least One Upset, Five Possible Recounts

Liv Caputo
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November 6, 2024
Florida's eight closest state House races have paved the way for at least one Republican upset, a potential Democrat upset, and five possible recounts as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. In a Republican-dominated state House, Florida Democrats needed to flip five seats. Instead, they may be in dire straits: HD 35's Republican upset: Tom Keen v. […]
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Corey Simon Holds Onto Senate Seat, Defeats Daryl Parks

Corey Simon Holds Onto Senate Seat, Defeats Daryl Parks

Liv Caputo
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November 5, 2024
Republican Sen. Corey Simon has held onto his seat in 2024's only competitive Florida Senate race, fending off Democrat lawyer Daryl Parks and continuing the historic feat of becoming the first conservative in over 100 years to represent the North Florida district. While former NFL star Simon was first elected in 2022—becoming Senate District 3's […]
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