Cammack's GOP Primary Opponent Has Criminal History, Not Eligible to Run

Cammack's GOP Primary Opponent Has Criminal History, Not Eligible to Run

Jim McCool
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June 14, 2022
US Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has made quite the name for herself among the ranks of national Republicans.  However, Cammack is facing a primary challenger, Manuel Asensio, who does not appear to actually be eligible to run for office in Florida's 3rd congressional district. According to state statute, a candidate in Florida must be a […]
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Jared Moskowitz Calls Florida the 'Model' of Gun Control

Jared Moskowitz Calls Florida the 'Model' of Gun Control

Jim McCool
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June 11, 2022
In Parkland, Florida last weekend, gun control advocates attended a March For Our Lives rally to protest for stricter gun laws in the state.  However, Democratic congressional candidate Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) referred to Florida as, "the model," for gun control. Just two days prior to the rally, the Democratic-led House of Representatives passed a measure along […]
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Tom Fabricio Endorsed by AG Ashley Moody

Tom Fabricio Endorsed by AG Ashley Moody

Jim McCool
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June 10, 2022
In Florida's 110th House District, State Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-110) who is seeking reelection, has announced that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has officially thrown her support for his campaign. Attorney General Moody was elected to her position in 2018 after being a federal prosecutor who has served as a circuit court judge in the […]
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DeSantis Beats Trump in 2024 Straw Poll Once Again

DeSantis Beats Trump in 2024 Straw Poll Once Again

Jim McCool
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June 10, 2022
As Governor DeSantis (R-FL) continues to see his stock rise not only in Florida, but around the country, many have suggested he run for president in 2024.  While the Republican Party still seems set on seeing former President Trump (R) run for reelection, the Florida governor has beat Trump in another straw poll. Last week, […]
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Carolina Amesty Endorsed by Senator Danny Burgess

Carolina Amesty Endorsed by Senator Danny Burgess

Jim McCool
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June 9, 2022
In the crowded field to become the next State Representative in Florida's 45th District, Christian College executive Carolina Amesty (R-FL) has been endorsed by State Senator Danny Burgess (R-20). In Windermere, Florida this week, Amesty announced the endorsement of her campaign that she hopes will be enough to set her apart from the crowded field. […]
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DeSantis Tears into Push for Special Session on Gun Control

DeSantis Tears into Push for Special Session on Gun Control

Jim McCool
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June 9, 2022
As school shootings once again rise to eminence around the nation, many lawmakers have pressured state governments to take action.  Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL)  has responded to Democrat lawmakers' call for a special session to address gun violence. In West Palm Beach, Florida, a journalist present at the governor's press conference asked DeSantis about the […]
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Nikki Fried Asserts She's the 'Only option' Democrats Have

Nikki Fried Asserts She's the 'Only option' Democrats Have

Jim McCool
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June 8, 2022
Although Commissioner Nikki Fried (D-FL) may be the progressive choice in Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary race, US Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) has pulled in notable progressive endorsements from around Florida.  Just this week, progressive Democrat Fried responded to an unexpected shift in the race. At a press conference this week in Fort Lauderdale, The Floridian […]
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Mooney Labeled as Criminal Drug Dealer in New Attack Ad

Mooney Labeled as Criminal Drug Dealer in New Attack Ad

Jim McCool
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June 8, 2022
Rhonda Rebman Lopez (R-FL) is fighting valiantly to take win the Florida House seat she lost by the narrowest of margins during the 2020 presidential election.  The Floridians for Truth Now has recently launched a scathing new video, in which they blast her competition with a humbling, "Shame on you Jim Mooney." State Rep. Jim […]
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Senate Leadership Backs Jay Trumbull for Florida Senate

Senate Leadership Backs Jay Trumbull for Florida Senate

Jim McCool
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June 7, 2022
State Rep. Jay Trumbull (R-6), who is running for the State Senate District 2, has pulled in the endorsements of the Florida Senate leadership, including Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-FL). Currently, Senate District 2 is occupied by Senator George Gainer (R-2), who announced that he will not seek re-election.  President Simpson commented on his long-time […]
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Rick Scott: 'American families are struggling' Under Biden

Rick Scott: 'American families are struggling' Under Biden

Jim McCool
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June 7, 2022
While President Biden (D) boasted about his presidential achievements on Twitter, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) hit back at the president, claiming that under his administration, "American families are suffering." Often, President Joe Biden resorts to using his, "Build Back Better," plan as the solution to what many on the Left saw as COVID-19's effect on […]
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Sen. Aaron Bean Announces Run for Congress in CD 4

Sen. Aaron Bean Announces Run for Congress in CD 4

Jim McCool
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June 6, 2022
State Senator Aaron Bean (R-4), who has stacked up quite the impressive résumé in the Florida Senate, has just announced his candidacy for US Congress in Florida's fourth Congressional District. The newly-drawn Congressional District will represent parts of the same area that he represented in the state Senate, namely Nassau and Duval Counties. "Our nation […]
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Alina Garcia Announces Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Contributions

Alina Garcia Announces Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Contributions

Jim McCool
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June 6, 2022
South Florida candidate for State House, Alina Garcia, has yet again made headlines with her campaign.  Garcia recently announced a staggering $427,000 raised in her bid for House District 115. While in total the campaign has almost hit half a million dollars, in the month of May alone Garcia saw $72,000 in financial contributions. Alina […]
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Nikki Fried Targets DeSantis' Record on Florida LGBTQ Community

Nikki Fried Targets DeSantis' Record on Florida LGBTQ Community

Jim McCool
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June 2, 2022
The month of June is seen as Pride Month for the gay community, and Florida Democrats are taking note of Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) record on LGBTQ issues.  Now, Commissioner Nikki Fried (D-FL) is targeting DeSantis' record on the LGBTQ community in Florida. In a recent fundraising email from the Nikki Fried campaign, Fried blasted DeSantis […]
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New Poll: Majority of Florida Republicans Support Legal Abortion Access

New Poll: Majority of Florida Republicans Support Legal Abortion Access

Jim McCool
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June 1, 2022
Between the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion to throw out Roe v. Wade, and Florida proposing even more legislation to crack down on the practice, abortion has made its way back to center stage for plenty of Floridians.  While the state is leaning more red than ever, a recent poll suggests that a majority of Florida […]
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Lee County, FL 10-Year-Old Arrested for School Shooting Threat After Uvalde

Lee County, FL 10-Year-Old Arrested for School Shooting Threat After Uvalde

Jim McCool
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May 31, 2022
It has been one week since the tragic attack on the Uvalde, TX elementary school that left 19 children and adults dead.  Now, the recent awareness has spiked the public interest on the subject of school shootings, so much so that a Lee County 10-year-old was arrested for making a school shooting threat. The fifth-grade […]
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Rick Scott Legislation to Help Build Southern Border Wall

Rick Scott Legislation to Help Build Southern Border Wall

Jim McCool
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May 29, 2022
While the border crisis has persisted, many Florida politicians have stepped up to the task of reinforcing the southern border.  US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has now introduced legislation to help border states build a wall on the southern border. Along with Republican US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Senator Rick Scott last week introduced the […]
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Alina Garcia Endorsed by Speaker-Designate Paul Renner

Alina Garcia Endorsed by Speaker-Designate Paul Renner

Jim McCool
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May 27, 2022
Today, Alina Garcia (R-115) who is pursuing the 115th seat in the Florida House of Representatives has just earned the official endorsement from Florida House Speaker-designate Paul Renner (R-24). Garcia is relatively new to the House race, as the ambitious Republican initially ran for State Senate, where she garnered the endorsement of US Senator Marco […]
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Highlands County School District Robs Student of Graduation Ceremony

Highlands County School District Robs Student of Graduation Ceremony

Jim McCool
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May 26, 2022
Highlands County School District, more specifically, Lake Placid High School, intends to bar one of their students from attending graduation along with his classmates. In a case of standardized testing, the student, who will remain anonymous, was falsely accused of cheating on one of his final exams.  Unfortunately, he had his phone on his person, […]
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