AOC Praises Eskamani's Work, Calls her a 'Legitimate' Congressional Candidate

AOC Praises Eskamani's Work, Calls her a 'Legitimate' Congressional Candidate

Jim McCool
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February 4, 2022
As Florida's political class continues to wait to see how the final congressional redistricting map is drawn, there has been speculation that Progressive State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) was eyeing Rep. Stephanie Murphy's congressional seat in District 7. The Floridian recently spoke to  Rep. Eskamani about her potential run for Congress now that Rep. Murphy […]
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Rubio Campaign Sounds Off on Demings for Avoiding the Media

Rubio Campaign Sounds Off on Demings for Avoiding the Media

Jim McCool
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January 30, 2022
After making her official bid for the US Senate, US Rep. Val Demings (R-FL) has made a 180-degree change in her public appearance.  This week, the Rubio campaign sounded off on Demings for avoiding the media in an awkward interaction with someone just before or after a campaign event. It would be fair to say that […]
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Annette Taddeo Battles DeSantis' Redistricting in Florida

Annette Taddeo Battles DeSantis' Redistricting in Florida

Jim McCool
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January 26, 2022
On top of Pre-K reform and Medicaid expansion, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-40) has an ambitious legislative agenda on her hands, including battling DeSantis' hypothetical redistricting map. Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) released his own redistricting map in Florida, causing a stir among Democrats and Republicans. However, not everybody thinks this mapping was exactly fair, […]
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Joe Biden Echoes Nikki Fried on Election Laws

Joe Biden Echoes Nikki Fried on Election Laws

Jim McCool
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January 18, 2022
With voter rights issues still being debated over a year after the controversial 2020 election, President Joe Biden (D) is now echoing Nikki Fried on comparing Republican election legislation to Jim Crow laws. Almost one year ago, the 2021 Florida legislative session concluded and gained national infamy for a number of laws passed that Republicans have […]
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Gov. DeSantis Outpaces Democratic Field in Donations Ahead of 2022

Gov. DeSantis Outpaces Democratic Field in Donations Ahead of 2022

Jim McCool
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January 17, 2022
With the 2022 midterm elections less than a year away, Florida's gubernatorial election is poised to be the most hotly contested election this midterm cycle.  However, donor data is showing a reality starkly contrasted to the media's portrayal of a tight race.  Currently,  Governor DeSantis (R-FL) is outpacing the Democrat gubernatorial field in donations by […]
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Charlie Crist Accuses DeSantis of 'Aiding and Abetting' Jan. 6th Rioters

Charlie Crist Accuses DeSantis of 'Aiding and Abetting' Jan. 6th Rioters

Jim McCool
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January 6, 2022
One year ago today the infamous January 6th riot on Capitol Hill took place in an effort to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election.  Now, Democrats are expected to start talking up the events again with gubernatorial candidate and US Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) accusing Governor DeSantis (R-FL) of "aiding and abetting," January […]
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Allen West Grills Abbott's Operation Lone Star

Allen West Grills Abbott's Operation Lone Star

Jim McCool
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January 4, 2022
In the state of Texas, LTC. Allen West (R-TX) is seeking the Republican nomination for governor, and today he spoke on the crisis facing the Texas National Guard and Military Department. West grilled the ongoing Operation Lone Star in Texas. West kicked off his latest speech by describing Operation Lone Star as, "one of the […]
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Rick Scott Predicts Red Wave in 2022 Midterms

Rick Scott Predicts Red Wave in 2022 Midterms

Jim McCool
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January 4, 2022
With the 2022 midterm elections now only 10 months away, political camps are gearing up for plenty of high-stakes electioneering.   US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) , who heads up the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), is predicting a red wave in the 2022 midterms. Historically speaking, the minority party is expected to out perform the […]
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Sabatini Vows to 'Prosecute and Jail' Dr. Fauci

Sabatini Vows to 'Prosecute and Jail' Dr. Fauci

Jim McCool
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December 30, 2021
The 2022 midterm election has very high stakes, in particular Florida's 7th Congressional District,  where incumbent US Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2022.  Now, State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) is making one of his biggest campaign promises yet, in vowing to "prosecute and jail Dr. Fauci." In […]
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Florida Democrat Backs Bill To Get Rid Of Electoral College

Florida Democrat Backs Bill To Get Rid Of Electoral College

Jim McCool
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December 27, 2021
The institution of the Electoral College has been under fire for years but the challenge to the college has been stepped up since former President Donald Trump was elected in 2016.  Now, one Florida Democrat, State Rep. Joseph Geller (D-100), has proposed a bill that would get rid of the electoral college. This upcoming legislative […]
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Anna Eskamani Accuses Republicans of Election Fraud

Anna Eskamani Accuses Republicans of Election Fraud

Jim McCool
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December 27, 2021
With growing distrust in American elections among "Right-Wing" groups, the issue is evolving to be more bipartisan. State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-49)  has once again shocked Floridians by accusing Republicans of election fraud ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. While Rep. Eskamani has spent vast amounts of time combatting conservative groups, she is now giving […]
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Ron DeSantis Promotes $1,000 Bonuses for First Responders

Ron DeSantis Promotes $1,000 Bonuses for First Responders

Jim McCool
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December 27, 2021
With the 2022 midterm elections now on the horizon, many Democrats are trying to make the Florida gubernatorial election a referendum on Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL).  However, in a newly released video, DeSantis appears to be promoting Florida's $1,000 bonuses and treatment of law enforcement. Ever since the Summer of 2020, police departments across the country […]
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Stephanie Murphy Will not Seek Re-Election to Congress

Stephanie Murphy Will not Seek Re-Election to Congress

Javier Manjarres
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December 20, 2021
Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D) has just shocked the political world. In a video statement, Rep. Murphy has just announced that she will not seek a 4th term in office. Rep. Murphy becomes the latest Congressional Democrat to call it quits and will not seek re-election on the heels of an apparent 2022 Midterm Republican […]
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Rubio Brands Demings 'Pelosi Puppet' After Anti-Gun Remarks

Rubio Brands Demings 'Pelosi Puppet' After Anti-Gun Remarks

Jim McCool
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December 14, 2021
After speaking against the Second Amendment in Miami, FL, US Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) is now being accused of being a leftist "Pelosi puppet," by her senatorial campaign opponent, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). In remembrance of the Sandy Hook shooting, Rep. Val Demings made an appearance on the 9 year anniversary of the tragic event, […]
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Shevrin Jones Says Trump's Influence 'Threatens Democracy'

Shevrin Jones Says Trump's Influence 'Threatens Democracy'

Jim McCool
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December 10, 2021
Even after his presidency, it is no secret former-President Trump (R) still has incredible influence over the Republican Party.  Some like State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) even think that Trump's influence threatens our democracy. As news broke that President Trump will be in South Florida joined by conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly this weekend, State Senator […]
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Ron DeSantis' New Freedom First Budget Cuts Rising Gas Prices

Ron DeSantis' New Freedom First Budget Cuts Rising Gas Prices

Jim McCool
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December 9, 2021
As the year comes to a close, many Republicans view 2021 as a monumental success for Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL).  Now, DeSantis has officially released his "Freedom First Budget" for the 2022-23 fiscal year.  The new policy also will allow Floridians to pay less for gas. This proposal totals almost $100 billion, and total reserves […]
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Florida Republican Lawmaker Believes DeSantis Would Beat Trump in Primary

Florida Republican Lawmaker Believes DeSantis Would Beat Trump in Primary

Jim McCool
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December 7, 2021
With Trump politics still running the Republican Party, everybody has seemingly overlooked the 2022 midterm in anticipation of former President Trump's (R) probable presidential candidacy announcement.  However, not everybody believes this is President Trump's nomination to lose, especially State Rep. Spencer Roach (R-79), who boldly claimed DeSantis would beat Trump in a primary race. A […]
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David Perdue Challenging Gov. Kemp in 2022 Election

David Perdue Challenging Gov. Kemp in 2022 Election

Jim McCool
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December 7, 2021
Former SenatorDavid Perdue (R-GA) announced Monday that he is challenging incumbent Governor Kemp (R-GA) in the 2022 election, setting up an epic but bitter GOP primary battle. "To fight back, we simply have to be united," Perdue said in a campaign video announcing his bid. "Look, I like Brian. This isn't personal. It's simple: He has […]
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