Waltz Speculates on Red Wave's Stalling in Senate

Waltz Speculates on Red Wave's Stalling in Senate

Grayson Bakich
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November 11, 2022
The Republican hopes for a "Red Wave" did not turn out as expected. While there were some major wins in the House of Representatives and in gubernatorial races, hopes for the Senate have largely fallen short. Receiving endorsements from former President Donald Trump proved a boon to some and a hindrance to others. Appearing on […]
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Never Trumper TV Host Claims DeSantis Won by 'Gaming the System' or Racism

Never Trumper TV Host Claims DeSantis Won by 'Gaming the System' or Racism

Grayson Bakich
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November 11, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) utterly smashed Charlie Crist (D) in the midterms, a 20-point blowout that is easily the biggest win for Republicans nationwide. Part of it lies in DeSantis' popularity and smart handling of various issues. The other reason is the relative unpopularity and alienating rhetoric espoused by Crist. However, CNN political commentator Ana […]
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Donalds Officially Announces Run for House GOP Conference Chair

Donalds Officially Announces Run for House GOP Conference Chair

Grayson Bakich
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November 10, 2022
Though the midterms are over in Florida, bringing with it an astounding victory for Republicans, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) is just getting started. In a recent tweet, Donalds officially announces his intention to run for GOP House Conference Chairman. He says in his tweet that he is "championing Conservative Principles and Ushering In a New […]
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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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Florida Proves Lynchpin in GOP's Red Wave Hopes

Florida Proves Lynchpin in GOP's Red Wave Hopes

Grayson Bakich
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November 9, 2022
While other states continue counting votes, Florida went solidly red this midterm cycle. As such, the Sunshine State serves as a major lynchpin in the GOP's hopes for retaking the House and potentially the Senate. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) crushed Charlie Crist (D) by 20 points, retaining his governorship by a landslide. Sen. Marco Rubio […]
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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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DeSantis Crushes Crist by 20 Points

DeSantis Crushes Crist by 20 Points

Grayson Bakich
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November 9, 2022
The Florida gubernatorial race has just been called. The results show Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has clobbered Charlie Crist (D). A result that is largely unsurprising, for the chances have long been in DeSantis' favor, with the latest polls before the election showing him ahead of Crist by at least 10 points. DeSantis finished off […]
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Luna Wins District 13

Luna Wins District 13

Grayson Bakich
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November 8, 2022
The race for Florida's Congressional District 13 has been nothing short of fierce. Based on the results, Anna Paulina Luna (R) wins against Eric Lynn (D). Final tally according to the New York Times shows Luna with 53.4% of the vote ahead of Lynn's 44.8%. The race has been between a staunch liberal and a […]
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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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Waltz Energizes Voters in Volusia

Waltz Energizes Voters in Volusia

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2022
In a campaign event hosted by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis in Volusia County, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL-6) spoke to rally voters the day before the midterms. The primary focus of his speech concerns foreign policy, being especially critical of how the Biden Administration is handling American influence abroad. Additionally, Rep. Waltz touches on domestic […]
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Crist Slams Religious DeSantis Ad, Despite Previously Comparing Himself to Christ

Crist Slams Religious DeSantis Ad, Despite Previously Comparing Himself to Christ

Grayson Bakich
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November 7, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is on the midterm ballot with a 10-point lead over his opponent Charlie Crist (D). With the midterms tomorrow, Crist is looking for that last-minute advantage that will at least soften the blow of defeat. A recent ad posted by First Lady Casey DeSantis' Twitter describes her husband as a "fighter" […]
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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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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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