Rick Scott

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Since the disappointing election returns for Republicans in November, there have been intraparty debates between the established leaders and those who are looking for a more conservative approach. For example, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) have been calling for change within the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, and Sen. […]
Recently, Ye or the artist formally known as Kanye West, has provided a flurry of antisemitic comments. These statements have included admiration for Hitler, Nazis, and a disdain for those who rush to criticize the former. The national outrage prompted President Joe Biden (D) to release a statement condemning the rapper’s utterances, going as far […]
Rapper Kanye West breaks headlines once more, and not for the reasons anyone should. Ye, of all people, seems to have embraced Neo-Nazism. In a deranged interview with Alex Jones, a hooded Ye says "I like Hitler" and mocks Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. President Biden responds to the incident in a tweet, stating, "I just want […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced the Afghan Vetting Accountability (AVA) Act after a September report from the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that they have “failed to properly vet and screen Afghan evacuees coming into the U.S.” The bill looks to make sure that the threat to national security […]
The Respect for Marriage Act, which codifies same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law, passed in the U.S. Senate this week. Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) calls the bill's passage "an historic moment for millions of Americans, and I am glad that a strong, bipartisan coalition of Senators supported this important legislation." However, Sen. […]
Ever since President Biden (D) took office, Republicans have taken fierce umbrage at the administration's policies. Energy production, in particular, remains a key talking point. Recently, the Biden administration has allowed Chevron to reengage in "limited" oil production in Venezuela. Such a move invites criticism from Florida Republicans, who take to Twitter to voice their […]
The Villages – On Monday, several statewide elected officials such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) led a special meeting about protecting aging seniors and their needs concerning their peace of mind both physically and fiscally. The Villages, which resides in three counties (Lake, Sumter, and Marion), is home […]
Despite its long record of human rights violations and brutal crackdowns on protestors, Iran is still playing in the World Cup. Not only that, but the Biden administration has sought to revivify the controversial nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. In a recent letter, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) demands the negotiations stop immediately. "We have […]
The crisis on our southern border continues to drag on, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continues to be blamed for it, as U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has counted hundreds of thousands of pounds of drugs smuggled in, including enough fentanyl to kill billions. Nearly one hundred suspected terrorists have been apprehended, and who […]
Agriculture and the nation's food supply are critical targets for foreign adversaries, and an important product of that food supply is sugar. Environmental policies can end up doing more harm than good, as a recent comment by Congressman-elect Cory Mills (R-FL-7) suggests. Rep. Mills, who recently flipped Florida's 7th congressional district from Democrat to Republican, […]
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 […]
At the beginning of every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the numbers concerning the economy’s growth (or lack thereof). More often than not, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) a member of the Senate Budget Committee and the Chairman of the National Republican Senate Committee, does not have good things to say the most […]
With the 2022 midterms slowly coming to a close, the nation is still in store for a dramatic ending. Florida’s neighbor to the north, Georgia, is once again going to have the eyes of the country glued to TV screens, similar to the end of the 2020 election. U.S. Senator and Chairman of the National […]
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 […]
Alongside inflation, one of the main issues this election cycle has been crime. Whether it has been at the border or the negation of cash bail, Republicans around the nation have been calling out Democrats for their intention to legislate loose-on-crime policies. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is one of those Republicans. He sent out a […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) objected to President Joe Biden’s (D) attempt to spin the job numbers that came out yesterday morning. It is indeed true that part-time jobs have increased by over 200k workers, but what the President forgot to mention is that over 400k full-time jobs have been lost. In a tweet, the President […]
Just days before the midterms, at the top of most Americans’ lists are the issues that affect their wallets the most. With that being said, inflation (of groceries, gas, common household goods) appears to grab the #1 spot this election cycle. Moreover, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in a recent op-ed wrote about the Democrats and […]
Following President Joe Biden’s (D) announcement stating that his administration would be providing $2 million taxpayer-funded dollars to the relief effort for the Cuban regime following Hurricane Ian, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) raised concerns granting any amount to the communists just 90 miles from the United States. Along with the concern, Sen. Scott wrote a […]
