GOP 'Victory' Gala at the Casino: Scott's Tightening Senate Race, and DeSantis’ War on 'Cartel' Amendments

GOP 'Victory' Gala at the Casino: Scott's Tightening Senate Race, and DeSantis’ War on 'Cartel' Amendments

Liv Caputo
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September 9, 2024
HOLLYWOOD, FL—The Republican Party of Florida hosted a "Victory Dinner" fundraising gala at the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino Saturday night ahead of the Nov. 5 election, where Governor Ron DeSantis, President Donald Trump and long-time party loyalist Rick Scott could face increasingly difficult battles in the Sunshine State. The dinner, wrought with donors, supporters, […]
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Will Rising Clamor For Puerto Rican Statehood Reach Congressional Ears?

Will Rising Clamor For Puerto Rican Statehood Reach Congressional Ears?

Liv Caputo
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September 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A measure that would force Congress to recognize Puerto Rico as a state—if that's what the islanders vote for on November 5th—is working its way through Washington, D.C. as Floridian support for the potential 51st state in America grows. This is Congress's most recent attempt at pushing through the legislation, entitled the "Puerto Rico […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.5.2024—Scott on Harris Tax Proposal: 'No Earthly Idea What She's Doing'—Miami Dade Dems Infighting...Again—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—9.5.2024—Scott on Harris Tax Proposal: 'No Earthly Idea What She's Doing'—Miami Dade Dems Infighting...Again—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 5, 2024
Scott Savages Harris's Tax Policy Proposals, 'No Earthly Idea What She is Doing' Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited derision among Republicans for her proposed tax policies should she retain the White House in November. Senator Rick Scott hit these policy proposals with both...READ MORE Danny Burgess: "As a fellow Zephyrhills resident, I see firsthand […]
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Rubio, Scott Raise Alarm on Non-Immigrant Visas for Cuba

Rubio, Scott Raise Alarm on Non-Immigrant Visas for Cuba

Grayson Bakich
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September 5, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has recently expanded the issuance of non-immigrant visas (NIVs) to Cuba, which has raised concerns among Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Ted Cruz (R-TX). In a recent letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, they say the expansion "does not serve America's interests" and is "yet another case of […]
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Moskowitz Claims Congress 'Isn't Serious' About Gun Violence

Moskowitz Claims Congress 'Isn't Serious' About Gun Violence

Daniel Molina
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September 5, 2024
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D), responding to the shooting, claims that Congress “isn’t serious” about issues like gun violence.
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Scott Savages Harris's Tax Policy Proposals, 'No Earthly Idea What She is Doing'

Scott Savages Harris's Tax Policy Proposals, 'No Earthly Idea What She is Doing'

Grayson Bakich
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September 5, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited derision among Republicans for her proposed tax policies should she retain the White House in November. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) hit these policy proposals with both barrels during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, saying Harris "has no earthly idea what she is doing" and calling […]
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Last Squeeze?—8.30.2024—FL Politicians Blast FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases—Scott Questions Intel Layoffs—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—8.30.2024—FL Politicians Blast FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases—Scott Questions Intel Layoffs—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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August 30, 2024
Where is the Accountability?' Florida Politicians Blast 'Unconscionable' FBI Failures in Child Sexual Abuse Cases When USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was finally charged with child sexual abuse months after the FBI first learned he was molesting teenage girls, Director Christopher Wray swore they would never...READ MORE Sen. Jonathan Martin: "We need leaders like @GovGoneWild developing […]
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Puerto Rican Statehood on the Horizon, Enjoys Bipartisan Congressional Support

Puerto Rican Statehood on the Horizon, Enjoys Bipartisan Congressional Support

Liv Caputo
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August 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL— On general Election Day   Puerto Rico will hold its seventh plebiscite in which they ask for statehood, as the majority has decided in the last two votes -- 2017 and 2020. The vote is important because it will continue creating pressure on Congress to act and treat Puerto Ricans as equals. The seventh […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Launches ‘75 Stop Tour’ Against Rick Scott

Mucarsel-Powell Launches ‘75 Stop Tour’ Against Rick Scott

Daniel Molina
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August 28, 2024
As the official Democratic nominee for the senate, Rep. Mucarsel Powell is hitting the ground running in the hopes that a senate seat is just 75 stops away.
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Last Squeeze?—8.28.2024—Fine Calls DeSantis' Comments 'Childish, Petulant'—Rubio Thinks White House China Trip is 'Pandering'—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—8.28.2024—Fine Calls DeSantis' Comments 'Childish, Petulant'—Rubio Thinks White House China Trip is 'Pandering'—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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August 28, 2024
Fine Says DeSantis' 'Petulance Isn't Worthy of a Response': Ireland Debate Fuels Republican Feud In an escalating dispute over Gov. Ron DeSantis' trip to Ireland, Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine rebutted DeSantis' "childish" comments, which followed DeSantis' accusation that Fine accepts money...READ MORE Attorney General Ashley Moody: "SCOTUS just sided with Florida, and other state attorneys general, and […]
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Scott Pushes for Nobel Peace Prize Award to Venezuela's Machado

Scott Pushes for Nobel Peace Prize Award to Venezuela's Machado

Grayson Bakich
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August 28, 2024
Venezuela remains in turmoil after the fraudulent reelection of dictator Nicolas Maduro over opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who was chosen after Maria Corina Machado was banned from running. Her activism and work in restoring democracy to Venezuela is undoubtedly worthy of commendation, inspiring Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and other Florida Congressmen to write to the […]
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Scott Cosponsors Bill Strengthening Venezuela Sanctions After Maduro's Election Theft

Scott Cosponsors Bill Strengthening Venezuela Sanctions After Maduro's Election Theft

Grayson Bakich
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August 23, 2024
Congress has made it clear that Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro's theft of his country's presidential elections near the end of July will not stand. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Jim Risch (R-ID) have made it clear in a new bill they introduced, strengthening sanctions on the regime until they become legitimately democratic. Named the Venezuela […]
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Salazar Introducing VALOR Act to oust Maduro

Salazar Introducing VALOR Act to oust Maduro

Daniel Molina
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August 23, 2024
Rep. Salazar will introduce the VALOR Act, which will set the foundation for Edmundo González to take the helm of Venezuela.
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Republicans Condemns Communist Official Retiring in Miami

Republicans Condemns Communist Official Retiring in Miami

Daniel Molina
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August 22, 2024
This month, South Florida erupted in controversy after a top official from Cuba's communist government traveled to Miami for retirement.
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Races to Watch: First Miami-Dade Sheriff Election in 60 Years Kicks Off Today

Races to Watch: First Miami-Dade Sheriff Election in 60 Years Kicks Off Today

Liv Caputo
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August 20, 2024
MIAMI-DADE, FL—Despite traditionally boasting more Democrats than Republicans, Miami-Dade, once considered solidly blue, hasn't voted for a liberal Senator, Governor, or President since 2012. Now, Democrats are hoping to steer their county back on course—starting at the county sheriff level, as four Democrats and 11 Republicans vie for their respective nominations to become the next […]
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Scott Warns Harris's Proposed 'Radical' Price Controls 'Should Terrify Every American'

Scott Warns Harris's Proposed 'Radical' Price Controls 'Should Terrify Every American'

Grayson Bakich
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August 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris recently suggested implementing price controls to combat inflation. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) stated in response that the proposal was "radical" and saying it "should terrify every American." The Hill reported that Harris would supposedly work on implementing a federal ban on price gouging in her first 100 days in office. Other […]
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Scott Introduces SAFE U.S. Facilities Act

Scott Introduces SAFE U.S. Facilities Act

Daniel Molina
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August 14, 2024
Florida Senator Rick Scott how now introduced the SAFE U.S. Facilities Act to limit federal funding for events involving foreign officials.
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JUICE?—8.14.2024—Rick Scott Takes Big Lead Over Mucarsel-Powell—Much More...

JUICE?—8.14.2024—Rick Scott Takes Big Lead Over Mucarsel-Powell—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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August 14, 2024
Rick Scott Takes Commanding Lead Over Mucarsel-Powell The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy released its Q3 Statewide General Election Poll with some interesting results. Former President Donald Trump (R) is receiving about the same amount of support from Floridians compared to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), but Sen. Scott is outpacing Debbie Mucarsel-Powell...READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Sen. […]
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