Rick Scott

Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about Senator Rick Scott and other elected officials. Read more here!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Senator Scott gave an impassioned plea on the senate floor for his colleagues to support his IVF bill.
Almost a month after announcing her tour, Rep. Mucarsel-Powell is now celebrating a slew of mayoral endorsements.
