San Juan Mayor Cruz Endorses Senator Nelson

San Juan Mayor Cruz Endorses Senator Nelson

Daniel Molina
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July 29, 2018
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz is endorsing Senator Nelson in his reelection bid against Florida Governor Rick Scott. This comes at a time when Puerto Ricans were polled and showed that Governor Scott is better-liked and better-known among Puerto Ricans. In a stop in Orlando, Mayor Cruz asked attendees "Do you think Donald Trump […]
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Equality Florida Calls on Governor Scott to act on Trans Murders

Equality Florida Calls on Governor Scott to act on Trans Murders

Daniel Molina
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July 25, 2018
Equality Florida, a political advocacy group, is calling on Governor Rick Scott to act on the rise of Transgender murders that Florida has seen this year. Orlando and Jacksonville have been at the center of transgender African-American women being killed, and the group released an "action alert" detailing the group's concerns. The email commented that […]
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Scott reiterates support for Venezuelan community

Scott reiterates support for Venezuelan community

Javier Manjarres
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July 23, 2018
Like Senator Marco Rubio (R), Scott has been one of the leading voices of opposition to the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
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Senator Nelson Talks Health care in Volusia County

Senator Nelson Talks Health care in Volusia County

Daniel Molina
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July 22, 2018
It's been a busy weekend for Senator Bill Nelson as he discussed health care in Volusia County, met with health care leaders and physicians in Deltona to discuss the importance of keeping protections for people with pre-existing conditions and improving access to affordable healthcare, visited and took a tour of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and […]
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Rick Scott backs OAS

Rick Scott backs OAS "condemnation" of Nicaraguan Govt's human rights crimes

Javier Manjarres
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July 19, 2018
As expected, Ortega scoffed at the OAS resolution, calling those seeking his demise “coup mongers.”
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Senator Nelson Disregards Polls Showing Scott With an Advantage

Senator Nelson Disregards Polls Showing Scott With an Advantage

Daniel Molina
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July 15, 2018
These last couple of weeks have seen polls released showing that not only is Governor Rick Scott better-liked and better-known among Puerto Ricans, but the Florida Governor also has an advantage among South Florida cubans as well. This is also in addition to Governor Scott investing a lot of money in advertisements against Senator Nelson. […]
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Mayor of Panama City Endorses Gwen Graham

Mayor of Panama City Endorses Gwen Graham

Daniel Molina
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July 13, 2018
Greg Brudnicki, mayor of Panama City, endorsed Gwen Graham in her effort to replace term-limited Florida Governor Rick Scott. Brudnicki explained that Graham's congressional service is an example of why he backs her, and he believes the Graham is able to appeal to both sides of the aisle. In addition, he noted that "Representing Panama […]
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Scott's Healthcare Record Slammed in new Advertisement

Scott's Healthcare Record Slammed in new Advertisement

Daniel Molina
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July 11, 2018
Senator Bill Nelson is getting some help from the Senate Majority PAC, a partisan group whose goal is to elect Democrats to the senate. They've just released a pro-Nelson advertisement slamming Governor Rick Scott's healthcare record and suggesting that re-electing Senator Nelson is the right choice. In the 30-second advertisement titled See it All, Dr. […]
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Graham Looks to Stop Florida's Republican Streak

Graham Looks to Stop Florida's Republican Streak

Daniel Molina
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July 10, 2018
Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham has released a new 30-second advertisement called Twenty. It will air in Orlando and Tampa tv markets. In it, Graham makes the argument that Florida has been under 20 years of Republican control and that it has to stop. The last time that a Democrat was in charge of the sunshine […]
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Republican Raising Money for Margaret Good

Republican Raising Money for Margaret Good

Daniel Molina
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July 8, 2018
When bipartisanship is spoken of in the politican arena, it’s usually in reference to lawmakers compromising and working on passing legislation that’s common sense and that benefits society. It usually doesn’t extend to a member of the Republican party raising money for a Democrat, but that’s exactly what’s going on in the the race for […]
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Senator Nelson Meets With Faith Leaders in St. Petersburg

Senator Nelson Meets With Faith Leaders in St. Petersburg

Daniel Molina
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July 8, 2018
In his senatorial re-election bid against Governor Rick Scott, Senator Bill Nelson has mostly been on the defensive. Governor Scott is outspending him in money by releasing several advertisements, and recent polls are showing that the Governor has a lead over Senator Nelson. Most recently, a poll released by Florida International University showed that Governor […]
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Democrats Highlight Putnam's Endorsement of Scott Pruitt

Democrats Highlight Putnam's Endorsement of Scott Pruitt

Daniel Molina
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July 6, 2018
As Scott Pruitt steps down from running the EPA, Democrats are reminding everyone that Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, currently running a bid to replace term-limited sunshine state Governor Rick Scott, endorsed Scott Pruitt. In fact, Putnam wrote an op-ed about Pruitt and how he was going to be a good fit to undo Obama-era […]
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Gillum Calls for Replacing ICE With Someone who Cares

Gillum Calls for Replacing ICE With Someone who Cares

Daniel Molina
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July 3, 2018
The issue of immigration has amped up in recent weeks as the argument of abolishing ICE has gained momentum among Democrats. Andrew Gillum, looking to replace term-limited Florida Governor Rick Scott, is the first Democratic gubernatorial candidate in the sunshine state that is adopting the controversial position. He explains his answer by saying that it […]
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Governor Scott Will Visit Troops in Kuwait for Independence Day

Governor Scott Will Visit Troops in Kuwait for Independence Day

Daniel Molina
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July 1, 2018
Florida Governor Rick Scott is set to travel overseas to visit Florida troops that are stationed in Kuwait. He is scheduled to make stops at Camp Buehring and Camp Arifjan where troops from the National Guard and Army Reserves are currently stationed. In a statement, Governor Scott said that “It is an honor to celebrate […]
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Nelson and Scott Spar Over Puerto Rico

Nelson and Scott Spar Over Puerto Rico

Daniel Molina
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July 1, 2018
As a result of Hurricane Maria, many residents of Puerto Rico have had to relocate to the United States of America. Many of their homes have been destroyed, and Senator Bill Nelson is condemning Governor Rick Scott as a number of survivors could end up becoming homeless in the next couple of days. A FEMA […]
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DeSantis and Putnam Will Debate Tonight

DeSantis and Putnam Will Debate Tonight

Daniel Molina
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June 28, 2018
Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Congressman Ron DeSantis will be debating tonight as they both seek to replace term-limited Florida Governor Rick Scott. This is one of the important races in the midterm election because it's going to test how Floridians are responding to the work that President Donald Trump is doing considering that […]
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Nelson Hits Scott on Train Project

Nelson Hits Scott on Train Project

Daniel Molina
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June 27, 2018
Senator Bill Nelson commented on Governor Rick Scott, his opponent, announcing a high-speed rail project that will be coming to the sunshine state soon. It's a project that's been in development for some time, but Senator Nelson dropped an innuendo that Governor Scott was only pursuing the project because he wanted to profit for himself. […]
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Scott Says Congress Should Receive no pay if Budget is not Passed

Scott Says Congress Should Receive no pay if Budget is not Passed

Daniel Molina
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June 26, 2018
Governor Rick Scott is working diligently to get his "Make Washington Work" proposals out to the public, and he's already mentioned that Washington isn't going to like him much because he thinks they're not doing enough. Now, he's doubling down on this claim. One of his other proposals is calling for Congressional term limits. At […]
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