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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Mucarsel-Powell Backed by Democratic Socialists, Called a 'Silly Socialist' by Rick Scott

Mucarsel-Powell Backed by Democratic Socialists, Called a 'Silly Socialist' by Rick Scott

Jackson Bakich
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September 16, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released an advertisement against his opponent, former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), calling her a “silly socialist.” Well, how grounded are these claims of her supporting socialism? A recent report from Voz detailed an incident in which an alleged Mucarsel-Powell campaign staffer confronted anti-Mucarsel-Powell protestors by yelling “Long live Maduro! Long Live […]
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Scott Slams Mucarsel-Powell, Democrats for Wanting 'Illegals to Vote'

Scott Slams Mucarsel-Powell, Democrats for Wanting 'Illegals to Vote'

Daniel Molina
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September 12, 2024
As Election Day looms closer, Senator Scott is lashing out at Democrats, accusing them of wanting "illegals to vote."
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Scott Takes a Jab at Schumer, Mucarsel-Powell for SAVE Act Disapproval

Scott Takes a Jab at Schumer, Mucarsel-Powell for SAVE Act Disapproval

Jackson Bakich
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September 10, 2024
With a continuing resolution likely on the horizon, Republicans want to include the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently described the measure as “Republican extremism,” prompting a response from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), a co-sponsor of the bill. The SAVE Act includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – […]
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Quack! Quack! Scott, Vance Blast Biden Border Policy Amidst Alleged Haitian Immigrant Chaos

Quack! Quack! Scott, Vance Blast Biden Border Policy Amidst Alleged Haitian Immigrant Chaos

Jackson Bakich
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September 10, 2024
Social media posts have created a viral frenzy in the town of Springfield, Ohio – triggering responses from major U.S. legislators after reports of Haitian immigrant-related crimes and disturbances have put a political spotlight on the city as a result of the Biden border policy. There are a multitude of truths, fabrications, and misleading and […]
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