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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Trump to Return to the White House After Nail-Biting Election Night

Trump to Return to the White House After Nail-Biting Election Night

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
In a stunning electoral victory, former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after a tense and closely contested election night. The 2024 presidential race, marked by fierce campaigning and intense voter turnout, saw President Trump securing critical battleground states with razor-thin margins. As the final votes were tallied, the former […]
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Anna Paulina Luna Defeats Democrat to Win Reelection to Congress

Anna Paulina Luna Defeats Democrat to Win Reelection to Congress

Javier Manjarres
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November 5, 2024
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) has won her highly contentious reelection race against Progressive Democrat Whitney Fox. The Floridian called the race first after it became clear that Fox did not have enough support. This was supposed to be a close race. We are calling it for @realannapaulina. Rep. Luna going back to the House […]
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DeSantis, Victorious: Controversial Amendments 3 and 4 Fail on Election Night

DeSantis, Victorious: Controversial Amendments 3 and 4 Fail on Election Night

Liv Caputo
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November 5, 2024
Despised by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida's two hotly-contested ballot initiatives have both failed in a massive victory for the Republican Party, keeping weed illegal and the state's six-week abortion ban in place. The razor-thin fails follow Gov. DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis' 16 campaign events against Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana, […]
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Scott Defeats Mucarsel-Powell, Race Called Within 90 Minutes

Scott Defeats Mucarsel-Powell, Race Called Within 90 Minutes

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has defeated challenger former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), retaining his seat in the upper chamber for the first time. It appears he will win by double digits. Sen. Scott has yet to lose an election in his political career, which is impressive considering all of his races have been statewide. The […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.5.2024—Statehood for Puerto Rico?—Oddsmakers Give Trump the Edge—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.5.2024—Statehood for Puerto Rico?—Oddsmakers Give Trump the Edge—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 5, 2024
Election Day in Puerto Rico Could Usher in Statehood It's Election Day and Americans are heading to the polls today. And while the next President of the United States will be voted into office tonight, there is another huge vote going down in Puerto Rico. Statehood...READ MORE   FL Rep. Carolina Amesty: "It’s Election Day. […]
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Election Day: Oddsmakers Give Trump 60-40 Lead on Election Day

Election Day: Oddsmakers Give Trump 60-40 Lead on Election Day

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
Former President Donald Trump is being forecasted as today’s election winner, according to the latest betting odds by Real Clear Politics.  Over 7 different betting agencies have given President Trump a 60-40 advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.  Trump’s odds have trended upward in the days leading up to the presidential election.  Regarding traditional polls, […]
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Scott Holds Healthy Lead Heading Into Election Day

Scott Holds Healthy Lead Heading Into Election Day

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2024
Election Day is here, and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is attempting to defend his Senate seat for the first time, and the odds appear to be in his favor. He will look to fend off former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) today in a race that tightened in the final weeks. Sen. Scott has never lost […]
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Rubio Expands Entourage Against Consulting Firms Allegedly Working With the CCP and the US

Rubio Expands Entourage Against Consulting Firms Allegedly Working With the CCP and the US

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is increasing pressure against consulting firms doing business in China while simultaneously working in the US.  Senator Rubio previously called for a federal investigation into American multinational management consulting firm McKinsey & Company for allegations the firm was cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).  Projects McKinsey was involved in […]
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JUICE?—11.5.2024—Election Day—Florida Man Arrested for Assaulting Rep. Luna's Campaign Manager—Much More...

JUICE?—11.5.2024—Election Day—Florida Man Arrested for Assaulting Rep. Luna's Campaign Manager—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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November 5, 2024
Election Day Election Day. Today marks the end of a long 2024 election cycle. If all goes well, the 47th President of the United States may be voted into office tonight. In Florida, Republicans are leading Democrats, but the controversial Amendment 3 and Amendment 4 could drive enough support to the polls to make statewide […]
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Waltz, Crenshaw Blast Biden-Harris Foreign Policy, 'Literally Fueling Russia's War Machine'

Waltz, Crenshaw Blast Biden-Harris Foreign Policy, 'Literally Fueling Russia's War Machine'

Grayson Bakich
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November 5, 2024
America will decide if it wants a new President tomorrow, and the world will watch. Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) blasted the last four years of Biden-Harris Administration foreign policy during a weekend appearance on Fox News's One Nation, with the Florida Congressman saying, "literally, their bad policy is fueling the Russian war […]
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Clearwater Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Rep. Luna’s Campaign Manager

Clearwater Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Rep. Luna’s Campaign Manager

Liv Caputo
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November 4, 2024
A Clearwater man accused of assaulting Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's campaign manager at the city Courthouse was arrested for simple battery Monday evening, The Floridian learned. The arrest follows a police report filed with the Clearwater Police Department alleging 32-year-old Andrew Francis assaulted her campaign manager, Olivia Carson, at the Clearwater Courthouse Saturday afternoon. Carson filed […]
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New Poll Shows Trump, Harris Surge in Battleground States

New Poll Shows Trump, Harris Surge in Battleground States

Daniel Molina
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November 4, 2024
New data from the New York Times shows that President Donald Trump (R) has gained support in Pennsylvania, but Vice President Kamala Harris (D) has also gained support in North Carolina and Georgia.
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'Slaughter This Amendment': DeSantis Admin Hosts Eleventh Event Against Ballot Measures

'Slaughter This Amendment': DeSantis Admin Hosts Eleventh Event Against Ballot Measures

Liv Caputo
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November 4, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday hosted his tenth and eleventh campaign events against Florida's ballot amendments, focusing today on a measure legalizing recreational marijuana that his administration argues should be "slaughtered." With just one day left until the election, DeSantis campaigned in Miami and Orlando alongside other state officials like Lieutenant Gov. Jeanette Nunez and […]
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Luna Demands Answers to Absentee Ballot Inadequacy for Overseas Servicemembers

Luna Demands Answers to Absentee Ballot Inadequacy for Overseas Servicemembers

Grayson Bakich
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November 4, 2024
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is demanding answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about an alarming issue as the 2024 Election ends: the lack of adequate processes allowing U.S. military members stationed overseas to receive federal or state absentee ballots. "Our military puts EVERYTHING on the line for us, but their right to vote […]
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Even if 100% of FL Dems Vote Tomorrow, Just 45% of Remaining FL GOP Must Vote to Keep Turnout Lead

Even if 100% of FL Dems Vote Tomorrow, Just 45% of Remaining FL GOP Must Vote to Keep Turnout Lead

Liv Caputo
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November 4, 2024
Florida Republicans hold such a commanding voter registration and turnout lead over their Democrat counterparts that just 45% of their remaining electorate need vote tomorrow—even if 100% of Democrats show up. Because there are nearly 1.1 million more registered Republicans than Democrats, over 845K more GOP voters than Democrats cast ballots through the early voting […]
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