Gov. Scott to finish out his full term, holds off senate

Gov. Scott to finish out his full term, holds off senate

Javier Manjarres
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December 5, 2018
The U.S. Senate class of 2019 will be sworn in on January 3, but one senator-elect will not be around for swearing in festivities.
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Lawsuit filed to redo Florida's 2018 mid-term election

Lawsuit filed to redo Florida's 2018 mid-term election

Javier Manjarres
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December 4, 2018
The final votes have been cast and counted, and Broward’s embattled Supervisor of Elections Dr. Brenda Snipes has been booted from her job by Governor Rick Scott, but the controversial 2018 mid-term elections may not be over.
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Brenda Snipes rescinds resignation, will fight suspension

Brenda Snipes rescinds resignation, will fight suspension

Javier Manjarres
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December 3, 2018
This is the statement Florida Governor Rick Scott made before suspending without pay Broward’s Supervisor of Election, Dr. Brenda Snipes.
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Snipes Out as Broward County Elections Supervisor

Snipes Out as Broward County Elections Supervisor

Daniel Molina
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December 1, 2018
In an executive order, Governor Rick Scott has suspended controversial Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes. Writing in the executive order that was issued on Friday, Governor Scott explained that “Due to her demonstrated misfeasance, incompetence, and neglect of duty, Supervisor Snipes can no longer demonstrate the qualifications necessary to meet her duties in […]
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NASA Feeling the Loss of Bill Nelson

NASA Feeling the Loss of Bill Nelson

Daniel Molina
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November 25, 2018
Bill Nelson’s Senate loss was an upset that Democrats did not expect to get hit with, and it seems that NASA and the Kennedy Space Center are also feeling the effects of the loss as they turn their sights to find a new lawmaker that embrace the same level of support that Nelson did. James […]
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Senator-elect Rick Scott picks his chief of staff

Senator-elect Rick Scott picks his chief of staff

Javier Manjarres
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November 20, 2018
Just last week, Senator-elect Rick Scott was in Washington, D.C. pressing the flesh and attending numerous freshman orientation events with Jackie Schutz Zeckman, his campaign manager and close confidant.
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It's over! Nelson concedes to Rick Scott

It's over! Nelson concedes to Rick Scott

Javier Manjarres
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November 18, 2018
After the Florida Supervisor of Elections (not the embattled and so-called incompetent Broward Supervisor of Elections) announced that Republican Rick Scott finished 10,000 votes ahead of three-term Sen. Bill Nelson in the recently completed machine recount, Nelson conceded.
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Schumer's Hypocrisy on Display in Senate Race Between Nelson and Scott

Schumer's Hypocrisy on Display in Senate Race Between Nelson and Scott

Daniel Molina
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November 15, 2018
Senator Bill Nelson was defeated on election night by his Republican opponent Governor Rick Scott. As the controversial Florida recounts continue, Senator Nelson is still trailing the Governor, but Senator Chuck Schumer still believes that Senator Nelson will pull off a victory. However, in 2006, Senator Schumer was calling for different actions to take place. […]
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Governor-elect DeSantis measures his new office drapes

Governor-elect DeSantis measures his new office drapes

Javier Manjarres
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November 14, 2018
While election officials scramble to complete the final vote recount in Florida’s 2018 mid-term elections, Governor-elect Ron DeSantis appears to be shrugging off the very slim chance that he could eventually lose his race in a recount.
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Broward Supv of Elections goes dark, no public updates

Broward Supv of Elections goes dark, no public updates

Javier Manjarres
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November 13, 2018
Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes has not said much since the Broward County Commission Canvassing Board convened to oversee the recount efforts in this year's mid-term elections.
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Nelson's Attorney Blasts Governor Scott for using

Nelson's Attorney Blasts Governor Scott for using "Third World Dictatorship" Power

Daniel Molina
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November 11, 2018
Senator Nelson and Governor Rick Scott have exchanged blows since the culmination of Tuesday’s midterm elections that saw Governor Scott winning Senator Nelson’s seat. As their race undergoes a recount, Senator Nelson’s attorney compared Governor Scott’s use of a state law-enforcement agency to investigate the actions of elections officials in Broward and Palm Beach counties to […]
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Broward Recount of 714,000 ballots begins

Broward Recount of 714,000 ballots begins

Javier Manjarres
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November 11, 2018
The Broward County Supervisor of Elections voting machine recalculation was supposed to begin at 7am Sunday morning, followed immediately by the official recount.
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Broward Elections Supv. Brenda Snipes Barricades Ofc From Protestors

Broward Elections Supv. Brenda Snipes Barricades Ofc From Protestors

Daniel Molina
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November 9, 2018
"Don't count fake votes!" are the chants heard in footage showing protestors in front of the Broward County Election Office. Recounts are currently taking place concerning major Florida midterm election races. Protesters stand, wearing MAGA hats and holding up signs saying "Lock Her Up!" behind giant Enterprise rent trucks. They're protesting, what they feel, is […]
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Rick Scott says

Rick Scott says "left wing activists" trying to "steal" election

Javier Manjarres
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November 8, 2018
Florida Governor Rick Scott and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) have filed a lawsuit against Broward Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes
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Additional Information on Major Midterm Election Recounts

Additional Information on Major Midterm Election Recounts

Daniel Molina
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November 8, 2018
Florida’s midterm election races were won by razor thin margins, and it seems that many of the major races are now being challenged for recounts. Senator Bil Nelson, who was defeated by his opponent Governor Rick Scott, was one of the early challengers calling for a recount on election night. In response, Governor Scott’s spokesman, […]
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Florida recount presses forward, Republican lead shrinks

Florida recount presses forward, Republican lead shrinks

Javier Manjarres
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November 8, 2018
Democrats are hoping that the recounts in Florida’s U.S. Senate and Agriculture Commissioners races will reverse Republican vote totals in those respective races.
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Scott says

Scott says "race is over" after Nelson calls for recount

Javier Manjarres
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November 7, 2018
In statement, Senator Bill Nelson said his campaign is calling for a recount after having lost by less than 0.5% (34,537 ) of the vote in Florida.
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DeSantis, Scott win by razor thin  margins

DeSantis, Scott win by razor thin margins

Javier Manjarres
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November 7, 2018
By the closest of margins, Republicans Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott won their respective senatorial and gubernatorial races on election night.
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