Democrats Reject Rep. Diaz-Balart's Effort to Block Biden's 'Disinformation Governance Board'

Democrats Reject Rep. Diaz-Balart's Effort to Block Biden's 'Disinformation Governance Board'

Jim McCool
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June 29, 2022
The Biden Administration's latest social innovation, the  "Disinformation Governance Board," has concerned plenty of free speech advocates.  On Capitol Hill this week, US Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL) compared the new policy to communist countries and attempted to block the board. "Communist China has the state council of information office to fight what they consider […]
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Aaron Bean Endorsed by Marco Rubio for Congress

Aaron Bean Endorsed by Marco Rubio for Congress

Jim McCool
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June 28, 2022
The Republican Party of Florida is hosting several debates for critical primary races, one of which happens to be Congressional District 4 in North East Florida. State Senator Aaron Bean (R) has just earned the endorsement of Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) for Congress. Senator Bean has been a member of the Florida Senate since 2012 where […]
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1 Million People Join GOP, Florida Leads The Way

1 Million People Join GOP, Florida Leads The Way

Jim McCool
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June 28, 2022
More than 1 million voters have found a new home in the Republican Party and have changed their voter registrations to reflect the change.  A huge chunk of those who jumped ship for the Republican Party happen to live in Florida. Republicans in Florida infamously topped Democrats recently in the total number of registered voters […]
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Supreme Court Ruling Scores 'Another win for Religious Freedom'

Supreme Court Ruling Scores 'Another win for Religious Freedom'

Jim McCool
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June 27, 2022
After overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court has made another controversial ruling, this time siding with a football coach's right to speech after praying at a football game. Joseph Kennedy, a former public high school football coach who continued to openly pray in the middle of the football field right after games, has been […]
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Laura Loomer Says Webster Won't Debate her Because of his 'Declining' Health

Laura Loomer Says Webster Won't Debate her Because of his 'Declining' Health

Jim McCool
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June 24, 2022
Conservative journalist and Republican congressional candidate Laura Loomer (R-FL) has been stepping up her critical rhetoric against  US Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) in their contentious Republican congressional primary race in District 11.  Now, Loomer is blaming Webster's perceived declining health for dodging primary debates with her. For quite some time, rumors have been circulating around Florida’s […]
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DeSantis Says Opponents of the 'Freedom First' Budget 'Could be Held Accountable'

DeSantis Says Opponents of the 'Freedom First' Budget 'Could be Held Accountable'

Jim McCool
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June 23, 2022
Ft. Lauderdale, FL -  Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) held a press conference at Broward Health Medical Center where he signed the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Forms of Dementia Education and Public Awareness (SB 806) into law. The bill was funded by the recently signed "Freedom First" budget Gov. DeSantis championed throughout the 2022 legislative session. When […]
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Florida Lawmaker Supports Total Abortion Ban if Roe v. Wade is Overturned

Florida Lawmaker Supports Total Abortion Ban if Roe v. Wade is Overturned

Jim McCool
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June 22, 2022
Roe v. Wade's impending status after the SCOTUS draft opinion leak has left Americans clinging to the edge of their seats.  Striking down the landmark federal case would leave the abortion issue to all 50 states.  Florida State Rep. Spencer Roach (R-76) says he would support an all-out ban of abortion in Florida. If Roe […]
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Progressive Lawmaker  Disingenuously Calls DeSantis 'Biggest defender' of Capitol Riot

Progressive Lawmaker Disingenuously Calls DeSantis 'Biggest defender' of Capitol Riot

Jim McCool
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June 22, 2022
While Democrats are still demanding justice and full accountability over the January 6th Capitol riot in Washington, State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) has accused Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) of being the, "biggest defender," of the January 6th riots on Capitol Hill. Representative Smith tweeted this after an article revealed a concerning amount of Floridians made […]
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Andrew Gillum Indicted on Federal Charges

Andrew Gillum Indicted on Federal Charges

Jim McCool
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June 22, 2022
Former gubernatorial candidate and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum (D-FL) is once again in hot water after confirming that he has been indicted for fraud linked to his campaign. Mayor Gillum was once thought to be the future of the Florida Democrat Party in 2018, however lost a tight race to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL). Gillum has […]
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Crist Doesn't Market LGBTQ Merchandise to Spanish Speakers

Crist Doesn't Market LGBTQ Merchandise to Spanish Speakers

Jim McCool
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June 21, 2022
While gubernatorial candidate US Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) has preached equality and bashed Gov. DeSantis (R-FL) for being exclusionary to certain demographics, the congressman appears to only market LGBTQ merchandise to English-speaking people on his campaign website. While Rep. Crist's websites are distinctively compatible for both English and Spanish speakers, it appears that the campaign […]
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DeSantis: Colombian Election 'Troubling' for Freedom

DeSantis: Colombian Election 'Troubling' for Freedom

Jim McCool
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June 20, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been an avid opponent of Socialism in Florida, and around the nation.  Now, the governor is calling the results of the Colombian election, "troubling," as the winner of the presidential election is set to become the South American nation's first leftist president. Gustavo Petro, who is a former rebel and […]
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30 GOP Lawmakers Qualify Unopposed, is DeSantis Responsible?

30 GOP Lawmakers Qualify Unopposed, is DeSantis Responsible?

Jim McCool
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June 20, 2022
While Republicans are expected to hold an edge over Democrats in the 2022 midterms, Florida primary races are signaling a unified GOP in races statewide.  30 Republican lawmakers qualified for their primary races unopposed. The list comprises of six state senators, such as Sen. Jennifer Bradley (R-6) and Senate President-designate Kathleen Passidomo (R-28).  Joining the […]
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Rubio Praised by Small Businesses for Paycheck Protection Program

Rubio Praised by Small Businesses for Paycheck Protection Program

Jim McCool
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June 17, 2022
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has championed his Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and today Senator met with the NFIB state director and small business owners where his COVID relief project was praised for its success. After COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the US economy, millions of people worried about the fate of their finances as local […]
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Governor Launches 'DeSantis Education Agenda' Plan

Governor Launches 'DeSantis Education Agenda' Plan

Jim McCool
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June 16, 2022
Parental rights and education policies have become paramount in Florida politics as Republicans have dubbed Florida the, "Education State."  Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has officially launched the "DeSantis Education Agenda." The "DeSantis Education Agenda: Putting Students First, Protecting Parents’ Rights," is a statewide blueprint for school board candidates and members who are committed to […]
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Demings Stands Behind DACA as Program Turns 10 Years Old

Demings Stands Behind DACA as Program Turns 10 Years Old

Jim McCool
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June 15, 2022
With the border crisis making its way back into headlines, many have called into question Biden Administration immigration policies and the pending status of Title 42.  Senatorial candidate US Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) continues to defend DACA just as the program turns 10 years old this week. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was […]
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Florida Synagogue Sues State Over Abortion Ban

Florida Synagogue Sues State Over Abortion Ban

Jim McCool
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June 15, 2022
Florida infamously passed the newest abortion regulation in the last state legislative session, where abortions beyond 15 weeks have been banned.  Expectedly, the legislation has received unprecedented backlash from the pro-choice lobby, but in an ironic twist, the state is now being sued by a Florida synagogue. Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor in Boynton Beach, Florida, has […]
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Miami-Dade GOP Chair Rene Garcia Denounces Proud Boys Accusations

Miami-Dade GOP Chair Rene Garcia Denounces Proud Boys Accusations

Jim McCool
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June 14, 2022
The Proud Boys, who have largely been blamed for taking part in extremist demonstrations around the nation, particularly the January 6th Capitol Riot,  have voiced their ambition to take over local Republican groups around the country.  Now, Miami-Dade GOP Chair Rene Garcia (R-FL) has officially denounced accusations that the group has a stronghold in the […]
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Erick Aguilar Endorsed by Disabled Veterans PAC

Erick Aguilar Endorsed by Disabled Veterans PAC

Jim McCool
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June 14, 2022
Dr. Erick Aguilar (R-FL), who is running for Florida's Fourth Congressional District, has just been endorsed by the Disabled Veterans PAC in his bid for Congress. Disabled Veterans PAC is a federal political action committee founded and led by disabled veterans on a mission to assist disabled veterans holding or running for an elected office.  They […]
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