WATCH: Mucarsel-Powell Depicts Scott as Giant, Slithering Snake in Newest Ad

WATCH: Mucarsel-Powell Depicts Scott as Giant, Slithering Snake in Newest Ad

Jackson Bakich
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October 16, 2024
Former U.S. Representative and Senate hopeful Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) has released a new advertisement against her opponent, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), depicting him as a giant snake. In the ad, Sen. Scott’s head is placed on top of the giant snake as he slithers out of medical offices and toward the Capitol Building. Less than […]
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New WSJ Poll Confirms Presidential Race is Too Close to Call

New WSJ Poll Confirms Presidential Race is Too Close to Call

Daniel Molina
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October 12, 2024
With 25 days left until voters take to the polls, the race between President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) is close. Both have journeyed to the battleground states, making their case for why the states should vote for them. A new Wall Street Journal (WSJ) poll indicates a strong level of […]
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Scott Receives Hurricane Briefing, Doubles Down on Call for Schumer to Reconvene Senate

Scott Receives Hurricane Briefing, Doubles Down on Call for Schumer to Reconvene Senate

Jackson Bakich
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October 11, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has been traveling around the state assessing and assisting with Hurricane Milton relief efforts. After spending time in Fort Myers, the former governor visited Punta Gorda and received a briefing from local leaders, law enforcement, and emergency management officials in areas affected by the storm. The Sunshine State senator is “urging […]
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Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Rubio, Scott Support Seminole Tribe of FL's Request for Hurricane Milton Emergency Declaration

Jackson Bakich
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October 9, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on President Joe Biden (D) to approve the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s request to sign off on a pre-landfall emergency declaration immediately. This would allow the Seminole Tribe to have access to federal resources for emergency response and recovery preparations on tribal lands, including the […]
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Rubio, Scott Call on FEMA for Expedited Reimbursements to Local Government for Hurricane Recovery

Rubio, Scott Call on FEMA for Expedited Reimbursements to Local Government for Hurricane Recovery

Jackson Bakich
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October 5, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell requesting that affected local governments receive timely reimbursements from past hurricanes – including Helene and Debby. According to Sen. Rubio, some local governments are experiencing budget shortfalls, which could affect current and future […]
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Scott Calls Opponent Mucarsel-Powell 'Completely Delusional' in new Ad

Scott Calls Opponent Mucarsel-Powell 'Completely Delusional' in new Ad

Jackson Bakich
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October 5, 2024
Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) campaign has released an advertisement in response to his opponent, former Representative Debbie Murcarsel-Powell (D-FL), who produced an ad against him. The Florida senator’s campaign described her ad as “completely delusional,” and the “only fact she gets right is her name.” Moreover, the Scott campaign says that former Rep. Mucarsel-Powell continues […]
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Rubio, Scott, Florida Representatives Call for Emergency Block Grant Assistance Following Helene

Rubio, Scott, Florida Representatives Call for Emergency Block Grant Assistance Following Helene

Jackson Bakich
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October 2, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) and a flurry of Florida U.S. House Representatives from both parties have called for emergency state block grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in the Sunshine State. It has caused formidable damage to Florida and North Carolina as infrastructure […]
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Trump, Scott Large Leads Dwindle in New AIF Poll

Trump, Scott Large Leads Dwindle in New AIF Poll

Jackson Bakich
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October 2, 2024
According to the latest polling numbers from the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy, former President Donald Trump (R) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) still maintain a commanding lead with just over 30 sleeps until election day. Once again, former President Trump is receiving about the same amount of support from Floridians […]
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Florida Republicans Condemn Iranian Missile Attack on Israel, Shooting in Tel Aviv

Florida Republicans Condemn Iranian Missile Attack on Israel, Shooting in Tel Aviv

Grayson Bakich
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October 1, 2024
The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched approximately 100 missiles against Israel in retaliation for the IDF's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah right as a mass shooting in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, killed eight. Several Florida Republicans condemned the attacks and reaffirmed their support for the Jewish State on X (formerly Twitter). Senator Rick […]
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Scott Urges Schumer to Reconvene Senate as Hurricane Helene Death Toll Rises

Scott Urges Schumer to Reconvene Senate as Hurricane Helene Death Toll Rises

Jackson Bakich
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October 1, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling upon Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the upper chamber of the Legislative Branch to immediately reconvene following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The former Florida governor believes the Senate should return to Capitol Hill once the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state and local officials determine […]
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Rubio, Scott Support Florida's Disaster Declaration in Letter to Biden

Rubio, Scott Support Florida's Disaster Declaration in Letter to Biden

Jackson Bakich
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September 30, 2024
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) in support of the State of Florida’s major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene – which needed approval from the Commander-In-Chief. The state received the necessary approval, and President Biden said the administration “will be with you every step of […]
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Scott, DeSantis on the Rebuilding Frontline After Hurricane Helene Hits Florida

Scott, DeSantis on the Rebuilding Frontline After Hurricane Helene Hits Florida

Javier Manjarres
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September 29, 2024
As Floridians in the state’s Gulf Bend and Tampa Bay areas continue to struggle to recover after Hurricane Helene made landfall last week as a Category 4 storm, two of Florida’s top political figures are on the frontlines helping those affected by the storm, and trying to draw attention to the recovery efforts. Florida Gov. […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Says Voters are 'Energized' on Amendments 3 & 4

Mucarsel-Powell Says Voters are 'Energized' on Amendments 3 & 4

Daniel Molina
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September 22, 2024
Earlier last week, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) stated that Florida could be a "pickup opportunity" for Democrats. Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) faces a challenger in former Florida Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D). Though polling shows Senator Scott in the lead, Rep. Mucarsel-Powell's campaign maintains that the race is too close to call. As […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Says Defeating Scott Will Bring Women 'Representation That They Deserve'

Mucarsel-Powell Says Defeating Scott Will Bring Women 'Representation That They Deserve'

Javier Manjarres
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September 22, 2024
Miami Beach—During the  2024 Miami-Dade County Democratic Party Blue Gala, former Congresswoman and senatorial candidate, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, stated that if she defeats Sen. Rick Scott (R) in the upcoming November general election, her victory would finally bring in the “representation” that every woman and “every single Latina” deserves. During her remarks at the sold-out event […]
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Scott Uses Democrat Disapproval of Illegal Alien Measure to Call Mucarsel-Powell a 'Radical Socialist'

Scott Uses Democrat Disapproval of Illegal Alien Measure to Call Mucarsel-Powell a 'Radical Socialist'

Jackson Bakich
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September 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his campaign are calling out old colleagues of former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) as they voted against HR 7909 – the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This bill would deport or turn away illegal immigrants who have been convicted of sex offenses. 158 Democrats voted against the measure. […]
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DSCC Sees Florida as a ‘Pickup Opportunity’

DSCC Sees Florida as a ‘Pickup Opportunity’

Daniel Molina
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September 18, 2024
Since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) assumed office, the state has grown decidedly red. However, Democrats aren’t buying it. In the latest round of political moves, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is setting its sights on the sunshine state. According to DSCC Chairman Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D), Florida is a ‘pickup opportunity’ for Democrats. […]
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'Grandpa' Scott Urges Senate to Immediately Pass his IVF Bill

'Grandpa' Scott Urges Senate to Immediately Pass his IVF Bill

Daniel Molina
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September 17, 2024
Senator Scott gave an impassioned plea on the senate floor for his colleagues to support his IVF bill.
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Mucarsel-Powell Scores String of Mayoral Endorsements

Mucarsel-Powell Scores String of Mayoral Endorsements

Daniel Molina
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September 17, 2024
Almost a month after announcing her tour, Rep. Mucarsel-Powell is now celebrating a slew of mayoral endorsements.
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