Both Rubio and DeSantis Defeated Crist by 20 Points

Both Rubio and DeSantis Defeated Crist by 20 Points

Jackson Bakich
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November 14, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) crushing 20-point victory over Charlie Crist (D-FL) in Florida's 2022 gubernatorial race sucked all the political oxygen out of the election cycle. While the DeSantis vs. Crist race was arguably the biggest race in the state, there was another major race that sailed under the radar—the Senate race between Senator Marco […]
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Senate Republicans Divided as Leadership Fails to win Majority

Senate Republicans Divided as Leadership Fails to win Majority

Jackson Bakich
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November 13, 2022
It would be a stretch to say that the Democrats shocked the world by maintaining their majority in the Senate this election cycle, but they were not expected to. According to FiveThirtyEight, Republicans were slightly favored to take back control of the upper chamber with a 59% chance of doing so on election day. Democrats […]
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Rubio Calls for Ban of TikTok in U.S.

Rubio Calls for Ban of TikTok in U.S.

Jackson Bakich
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November 11, 2022
Throughout the past few years, the social media app TikTok as has taken the world by storm. On this app, users can post comedic, informative, or persuasive content that is then thrown into an algorithm that attempts to provide videos for each individual based on their content likes, interactions, and other factors that make up […]
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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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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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Rubio Warns ESG Practices Can Break Antitrust Laws

Rubio Warns ESG Practices Can Break Antitrust Laws

Grayson Bakich
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November 4, 2022
Back in July, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) outlined proposals to combat environmental social governance (ESG) policies practiced by corporations. ESG essentially involves companies behaving in ways favorable to a leftwing cultural and political agenda, and thus are, in the words of DeSantis, "the leveraging of corporate power to an impose an ideological agenda on society." […]
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Rubio and FL Reps Call on FDA to Approve Import of Canadian Prescription Drugs

Rubio and FL Reps Call on FDA to Approve Import of Canadian Prescription Drugs

Jackson Bakich
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November 3, 2022
With rising prescription drug costs throughout the nation, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) implemented a program labeled the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program. This effort, which was created alongside the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) which was designed to allow the state of Florida to import Canadian prescription drugs in hopes of reducing the prices. […]
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Rubio Questions Move to Pull Out Fighter Jets in Japan Amid China Tension

Rubio Questions Move to Pull Out Fighter Jets in Japan Amid China Tension

Jackson Bakich
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November 2, 2022
Recently, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced their plan to shut down an entire fleet of F-15 fighter aircraft jets in Okinawa, Japan with no intention of replacing them. This comes at a time in which Communist China is appearing to be more and more aggressive within the region. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) […]
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Rubio Calls Coverage of GOP Canvasser Attack

Rubio Calls Coverage of GOP Canvasser Attack "Disgusting" & "Grotesque"

Grayson Bakich
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October 31, 2022
Last week, Republiancanvasser Christopher Monzon became a victim of a severe beating in South Florida, supposedly for his political affiliations while handing out fliers. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) condemned local media's coverage of the attack in a tweet, claiming the press blamed Monzon while downplaying the apparent political motives of his attackers. Rubio spoke of […]
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Hospitalized Rubio Canvasser Provides Video, Statement of Attack

Hospitalized Rubio Canvasser Provides Video, Statement of Attack

Grayson Bakich
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October 26, 2022
Earlier this week, a campaign canvasser by the name of Christopher Monzon became a victim of a violent altercation. Monzon claims the fight began because he was distributing fliers for Sen. Marco Rubio (R) and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), thus attacked for his political affiliations. He suffers a broken jaw, internal bleeding, and will require […]
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Demings Claims Opposition to Defunding Police Despite Voting Record

Demings Claims Opposition to Defunding Police Despite Voting Record

Grayson Bakich
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October 24, 2022
As a former police chief, it would make sense for Rep. Val Demings (D-FL-10) to be against defunding police. In a recent tweet, Demings posted a short video saying that those in favor of defunding are a "small minority" and that "Democrats overwhelmingly voted for legislation to fund our police, including my bill to solve […]
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Rubio Attacks Demings' Support for 'Socialist' 'People's Budget'

Rubio Attacks Demings' Support for 'Socialist' 'People's Budget'

Grayson Bakich
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October 19, 2022
The Senatorial candidate debate between Rep. Val Demings (D-FL-10) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) saw vicious back and forth between the two, but Sen. Rubio arguably has the upper hand. His strong response to Rep. Demings' accusation of voter suppression pairs with a counterattack of his own: Demings' support of the 2018 "People's Budget." The […]
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Rubio Brutally Counters Demings' Voter Suppression Accusation During Debate

Rubio Brutally Counters Demings' Voter Suppression Accusation During Debate

Grayson Bakich
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October 19, 2022
 Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rep. Val Demings (D-FL-10) held their first and only debate, and needless to say, the debate was fierce, as the Tallahassee Democrat summarizes. However, one specific moment deserves its own focus. At one point, Rep. Demings accuses Sen. Rubio of voter suppression, and Rubio's response is nothing short of brutal. […]
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Demings Looks for Credit Following Hurricane Ian

Demings Looks for Credit Following Hurricane Ian

Jackson Bakich
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October 14, 2022
Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, politicians around the state of Florida were quick to take action. Whether that was sending out pertinent information to those affected by the storm, or actually going out and helping those in need, Florida politicians stepped up to the plate. At the same time, Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) want […]
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Rubio Wants U.S. to Stand Up to Mexico's Unfair Trade Practices

Rubio Wants U.S. to Stand Up to Mexico's Unfair Trade Practices

Jackson Bakich
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October 14, 2022
In a recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has a message to the American people and the federal government: Don’t bend to Mexican intimidation tacts over trade, as the title is aptly named. After U.S. Trade Representative was warned by American trade groups that an investigation into unfair Mexican trade practices […]
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Sen. Rick Scott Calls Out 'Bidenflation'

Sen. Rick Scott Calls Out 'Bidenflation'

Jackson Bakich
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October 13, 2022
As new numbers came in from the Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier this week, many were quick to look for the inflationary numbers that have hit the nation. In Florida, Floridians are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian while also feeling a lighter wallet. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) brought this up in a press […]
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