UPDATE-Chet Stokes Smears DeSantis Endorsed 'Angel Mom' Kiyan Michael

UPDATE-Chet Stokes Smears DeSantis Endorsed 'Angel Mom' Kiyan Michael

Jim McCool
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August 4, 2022
Kiyan Michael (R), an "Angel Mom "who has recently been endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the State House District 16 race, is being antagonized for her past membership with the Democrat party by her Republican primary opponent, Chet Stokes. Kiyan Michael became a Republican after becoming an Angel Mom, meaning her son was […]
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UPDATE—Democrat Supervisor of Elections Appears to Violate DeSantis Election Integrity Law

UPDATE—Democrat Supervisor of Elections Appears to Violate DeSantis Election Integrity Law

Jim McCool
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August 3, 2022
Since the 2020 presidential election, election integrity has become a paramount issue for conservative voters across the nation.  Now, the Broward County Supervisor of Elections is under fire for possibly violating Florida's election integrity laws. Maybe. In the 2021 legislative session in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the  SB 90 voter integrity bill into law.  […]
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DeSantis Targeting Drag Clubs Over Legislative Opposition?

DeSantis Targeting Drag Clubs Over Legislative Opposition?

Jim McCool
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August 1, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has recently criticized drag queen clubs for patronizing children. Now, certain political commentators are starting to think drag clubs are being, "targeted," for their owners' opposition to DeSantis' latest bills, like the Parental Rights in Education bill. Don Moynihan commented on a recent article from the Miami Herald that featured several […]
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Progressive Lawmaker Blames DeSantis, Republicans for Unaffordable Housing in Florida

Progressive Lawmaker Blames DeSantis, Republicans for Unaffordable Housing in Florida

Jim McCool
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August 1, 2022
Florida, by some measures, has now become the most expensive state to live in the country.  However, politicians in Tallahassee are at a loss on who to blame.  State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) has blamed the Florida Republican Party and Gov. Ron DeSantis for the unaffordable housing market. One of the main reasons for the […]
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Joe Harding Flexes Sponsorship of Parental Rights Bill in Re-election Bid

Joe Harding Flexes Sponsorship of Parental Rights Bill in Re-election Bid

Jim McCool
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July 31, 2022
As Florida Republicans gear up for the 2022 midterms, plenty of state lawmakers are ready to use their former legislative agendas to keep their seats.  State Rep. Joe Harding (R-22) is flexing his sponsorship of the Parental Rights in Education bill for his re-election hopes. In a recent mailer to Florida constituents, Joe Harding advertises himself […]
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Florida Democrats Mobilize to Push Moderate or 'DINOs' Out of Party

Florida Democrats Mobilize to Push Moderate or 'DINOs' Out of Party

Jim McCool
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July 29, 2022
Recent years have shown the all but moderate colors of Florida's political parties.  Now, Florida Democrat lawmakers are jumping ship on moderate Democrats for more progressive candidates, and have coined the new phrase, "DINO." The long knives are out over at the embattle Florida Democratic Party. Very similar to how the Republican Party has, "RINOs," […]
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Florida Retail Federation Endorses AG Ashley Moody

Florida Retail Federation Endorses AG Ashley Moody

Jim McCool
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July 28, 2022
The Florida Retail Federation has endorsed incumbent, Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL), for her re-election bid this November. According to their official website, the Florida Retail Federation has been active for over 80 years, fighting for Florida retailers.  In 2017, FRF announced its most recent President and CEO, as Scott Shalley took over leadership of […]
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Carolina Amesty Targets Socialism in Latest Ad

Carolina Amesty Targets Socialism in Latest Ad

Jim McCool
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July 27, 2022
Carolina Amesty (R-45) has added to her campaign for Florida's 45th State House seat with a new relevant ad.  In the advertisement, Amesty touches on a number of issues, but further promises to fight alongside Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) against the Biden Administration and the rising power of Socialism in the United States. As a Venezuelan American, Amesty […]
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DeSantis Condemns 'Woke Society' For Trying to Sexualize Children

DeSantis Condemns 'Woke Society' For Trying to Sexualize Children

Jim McCool
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July 27, 2022
Florida has been the epicenter of the Left-Right culture war, with Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) leading the way for conservatives nationwide, and tackling the "Woke society" head-on.  During a recent press conference in Tampa, Florida, Gov. DeSantis condemned the practice of children attending drag queen shows and told attendees about a Miami bar whose liquor […]
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Angie Nixon Doubles Down on Buying Voters Accusations

Angie Nixon Doubles Down on Buying Voters Accusations

Jim McCool
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July 26, 2022
Just last week Governor DeSantis (R-FL) was accused of trying to buy votes with his $450 checks for Florida families.  Now, State Rep. Angie Nixon (D-14) is doubling down on her accusations, saying he is hitting a, "new freaking low!" The DeSantis Administration announced the release of the checks that were for, "These one-time payments […]
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Sophia Lacayao Lies About Endorsement from Mayor Cava & Sen. Taddeo

Sophia Lacayao Lies About Endorsement from Mayor Cava & Sen. Taddeo

Jim McCool
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July 25, 2022
Miami's Arroz con pollo politics is never dry, especially during election season.  Now, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D-FL) has fought to get County Commissioner candidate, Sophia Lacayao (D-FL) to stop using the mayor's photo in a recent mailer that implies an endorsement of Lacayao to voters. The flier allegedly shows the District 12 candidate, […]
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Liberal Florida Lawmaker Claims Ron DeSantis 'Condones' Nazism

Liberal Florida Lawmaker Claims Ron DeSantis 'Condones' Nazism

Jim McCool
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July 25, 2022
At the recent TPUSA event, controversy broke out when Neo-Nazis began to demonstrate outside of the building.  Now, Progressive State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) is claiming Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who spoke at the event, condones Nazism. "I can’t think of a single Florida politician, regardless of party, who wouldn’t immediately condemn Nazis celebrating […]
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Jimmy Patronis Blasts Democrat Challenger 'Lockdown Adam' Hattersley

Jimmy Patronis Blasts Democrat Challenger 'Lockdown Adam' Hattersley

Jim McCool
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July 25, 2022
Hollywood, FL - The most under-reported race this upcoming election cycle has easily been the CFO bid between the incumbent, CFO Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) and Democrat challenger, State Rep. Adam Hattersley (D-FL).  While Hattersley has long accused Patronis of costing Floridians money, Patronis responded to Hattersley's accusations for the first time to The Floridian last week. […]
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Jimmy Patronis Praises DeSantis for Economic Success in FL

Jimmy Patronis Praises DeSantis for Economic Success in FL

Jim McCool
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July 24, 2022
Hollywood, FL - The latest economic numbers have once again set Florida apart from the rest of the country as the state's jobless rates continued to decline.  While at the Sunshine Summit CFO Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) praised the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and bashed Washington's handling of inflation. The Floridian spoke with CFO Jimmy Patronis […]
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Paul Renner Defends Parental Rights Bill at Sunshine Summit

Paul Renner Defends Parental Rights Bill at Sunshine Summit

Jim McCool
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July 24, 2022
Hollywood, FL -  Speaker Designate State Rep. Paul Renner (R-24) took the stage at this year's Sunshine Summit on Saturday where he attacked Democrats on education reform.  The soon-to-be Speaker of the Florida House called to stop educating children on "woke garbage" and defended the Parental Rights Bill. When asked  about the biggest issue in […]
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Aaron Bean Calls Erick Aguilar a 'Crook' and 'Con man'

Aaron Bean Calls Erick Aguilar a 'Crook' and 'Con man'

Jim McCool
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July 23, 2022
Hollywood, FL -  The Sunshine Summit this weekend hosted several key congressional debates, but none made the audience's attention perk more than the congressional District 4 debate between State Sen. Aaron Bean (R) and Dr. Erick Aguilar (R) when Bean called Aguilar a crook that stole from seniors. Dr. Erick Aguilar has fallen under heavy scrutiny […]
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Mark Levin Says Sabatini's Foreign Policy 'Most Radical' he's Ever Heard [VIDEO]

Mark Levin Says Sabatini's Foreign Policy 'Most Radical' he's Ever Heard [VIDEO]

Jim McCool
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July 23, 2022
Hollywood, FL - The Sunshine Summit in South Florida today featured a round of Congressional debates, one of the most notable being the contentious District 7 race.  However, State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) appeared to have more of a debate with debate moderator, Mark Levin, than the other candidates. When asked about Ukraine and his views on […]
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Ron DeSantis: 'Do you want to be in Brandon's party?'

Ron DeSantis: 'Do you want to be in Brandon's party?'

Jim McCool
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July 23, 2022
Hollywood, FL - At the Sunshine Summit, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was by far the most anticipated guest to take the stage.  Gov. DeSantis kicked off his speech by bashing Democrats and highlighting Republican gains in the state of Florida, asking, "Do you want to be in Brandon's party?" After a warm welcome, DeSantis cut right […]
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