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The Floridian is a statewide and national political media platform that covers government affairs, elections, public policy, and campaigns on Florida politics. These are stories focused on Florida and the politics involved
Ever since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June, many "Red States" have acted accordingly, placing heavy restrictions on, or outright banning, abortion. Thursday, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) said that he has and would support legislation that has exceptions for pregnancies, including pregnancies that have been a result of rape or incest. While this could admittedly […]
With China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) becoming more and more of a threat every day to Americans, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce, Peggy Gustafson, “urging oversight of the agency’s grants process regarding the CHIPS and Science Act” looking to ensure that […]
Yesterday, President Joe Biden (D) made an announcement stating that his administration would be paying tens of thousands of dollars of student loan debt to individuals using taxpayer dollars. Republicans have jeered this decision, while some Democrats have applauded it. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is not a fan. Rubio’s challenger in November, Rep. Val Demings […]
If any of The Floridian's readership frequently drives on Florida's toll roads, you can breathe a bit easier now. On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is implementing a new "SunPass Savings" program beginning September 1st. This six-month initiative is estimated to save users $38 million, and DeSantis is calling on the State Legislature to "take […]
Releasing a new advertisement, Crist is calling for Florida voters to “defeat fascism, defeat DeSantis.”
Showing his displeasure to those in attendance at the Keep Florida Free tour, DeSantis called Fauci a “little elf.”
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announces that it will forgive $10,000 student loans to those who make less than $125,ooo a year. As swell as this sounds, this will cost taxpayers $300 billion, and the national debt is currently at $30.7 trillion. Needless to say, Republicans and conservatives have called out this latest directive from […]
All throughout the Sunshine State, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration has designated over $56 million for 20,000 acres for natural conservation. More than 98% of the land is within Florida’s Wildlife Corridor, which is a series of lands that are interworking and are integral to the sustainability of the state’s ecosystem. “Acquiring lands […]
On Monday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) announced his intention to introduce the Changing Our Learning, Loans, Endowments, and Graduation Expectations (COLLEGE) Act. With the President Joe Biden (D) announcing today that the administration will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt, many Republicans, including the Florida Senator, have come out saying that forgiving college […]
Anna Paulina Luna has once again won her hotly contested primary election, and will now face off with Democrat Eric Lynn in the November general election. After the dust settled, Luna crushed her four Republican opponents, outlasting Attorney Kevin Hayslett by 10 percentage points and Amanda Makki by 27 percentage points. While Luna has received […]
Florida's Congressional District 4 Republican primary is over and Florida State Senator Aaron Bean is set to battle the Democratic nominee in November. Sen. Bean, who has been endorsed by Sen. Marco Rubio, defeated his opponents Erick Aguilar and Jon Chuba. Rubio has described Bean as "a principled conservative leader and business owner who knows […]
As the time winds down and the last votes are counted, the Florida primaries are coming to a close.
Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) flipped District 26 for Republicans in the 2020 election, and now he's set to face Democrat Robert Asencio in the November election. After serving as Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Rep. Gimenez set his sight on Congress, winning his highly contentious race against then-Florida Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D). Though Gimenez has […]
With the final votes being tallied and the rest of the country counting votes, it appears that the November election will see Salazar face state Senator Annette Taddeo (D) in the general election.
“Elections are at their best when it’s a clear choice between two candidates,” said Rubio.
On Monday, The Floridian reported a story about a congressional candidate out of Florida Dr. Drew Montez (R) and his suspension of the social media giant, Twitter. On the eve of the primary election, Montez was banned from Twitter just days after calling for more Congressional inquiry into the company. Republicans such as Rep. Byron […]
During a press conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) said that Fauci announcing his departure signals a “recovery” in the U.S.
As Crist and Fried continue to host rallies and criticize Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), one thing is for sure, “every vote counts” as Fried warns.
