National Florida Legislators Mount Anti-Cuba Campaign

National Florida Legislators Mount Anti-Cuba Campaign

Mateo Guillamont
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September 2, 2024
Florida’s national Republican lawmakers are seeking to apply diplomatic pressure on Cuba’s autocratic government. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) proposed a resolution condemning Cuba and demanding action from the US government. The resolution generally decries Cuba’s government for executing despotic and undemocratic acts. Namely, the resolution cites Department […]
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Scott Questions Intel's Layoffs Despite Receiving More Than $30 Billion in Public Investments

Scott Questions Intel's Layoffs Despite Receiving More Than $30 Billion in Public Investments

Mateo Guillamont
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August 30, 2024
US technology firm Intel has come under congressional scrutiny following reports the company intends to reduce its workforce despite having received substantial government subsidies.  Intel announced the job cuts earlier this week, explaining the cuts would affect nearly 15,000 workers.  Intel received over 30$ billion in direct funding, loans, and tax credits from the US […]
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Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump in Support Following New Indictment

Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump in Support Following New Indictment

Mateo Guillamont
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August 29, 2024
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resuscitated an indictment against former President Donald Trump charging that the former president conspired to reverse the 2020 election results. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court tossed special counsel Smith’s case, arguing President Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official presidential acts. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John […]
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Scott Pushes for Nobel Peace Prize Award to Venezuela's Machado

Scott Pushes for Nobel Peace Prize Award to Venezuela's Machado

Grayson Bakich
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August 28, 2024
Venezuela remains in turmoil after the fraudulent reelection of dictator Nicolas Maduro over opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who was chosen after Maria Corina Machado was banned from running. Her activism and work in restoring democracy to Venezuela is undoubtedly worthy of commendation, inspiring Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and other Florida Congressmen to write to the […]
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Answers Demanded From Biden Following Massive Social Security Data Leak

Answers Demanded From Biden Following Massive Social Security Data Leak

Mateo Guillamont
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August 17, 2024
President Joe Biden’s administration is facing pressure to respond to what could be the largest public data leak in the history of the US. An anonymous online profile known as USDoD claimed to be selling 2.9 billion records containing the personal data of every American, including physical names and social security numbers. USDoD stated it […]
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Scott Campaign Mocks Low Turnout for Mucarsel-Powell's 'Veterans for Debbie' Coalition

Scott Campaign Mocks Low Turnout for Mucarsel-Powell's 'Veterans for Debbie' Coalition

Jackson Bakich
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August 16, 2024
Senator Rick Scott’s campaign poked fun at his opponent, former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) for launching her veterans coalition in front of a small group of supporters, failing to produce a number of how many veterans have supported her, and called out her record on military issues such as servicemember’s pay. For instance, the Scott […]
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Scott Requests Federal Investigation Into Chinese Retail Giant Temu

Scott Requests Federal Investigation Into Chinese Retail Giant Temu

Mateo Guillamont
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August 15, 2024
Chinese retail company ‘Temu’ has come under scrutiny by US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who is alleging the former should be federally investigated for potentially unfair trade practices. Temu, owned by Chinese company PDD Holdings, is an online marketplace for cheap goods ranging from clothes to cutlery. Senator Scott sent a letter to President Joe […]
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Harris Slammed for Promising to Close Immigration Detention Centers

Harris Slammed for Promising to Close Immigration Detention Centers

Mateo Guillamont
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August 15, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is receiving criticism following the emergence of campaign footage where she promises supporters she will close immigration detention centers once president. Vice President Harris made the comments during a campaign event in Iowa. When asked if she would close immigration detention centers, Harris responded unequivocally: “Absolutely, on day one. On day […]
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POLL: Scott Outpaces Mucarsel-Powell by 10 Points

POLL: Scott Outpaces Mucarsel-Powell by 10 Points

Jackson Bakich
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August 14, 2024
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy released its Q3 Statewide General Election Poll with some interesting results. Former President Donald Trump (R) is receiving about the same amount of support from Floridians compared to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), but Sen. Scott is outpacing  Debbie Mucarsel-Powell 10 points compared to President Trump’s […]
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Inflation Reports Incite Conservatives’ Call for ‘Substantial’ Fiscal Reform

Inflation Reports Incite Conservatives’ Call for ‘Substantial’ Fiscal Reform

Mateo Guillamont
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August 13, 2024
Conservatives have harnessed the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report to assail President Joe Biden’s economic policy. The PPI report gauges inflation for certain sectors of America’s economy. While the data for the month of July showed an unexpected improvement from previous months, inflation has increased during 2024. US Senator […]
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Scott Joins Democrat-led Bill on Social Security

Scott Joins Democrat-led Bill on Social Security

Mateo Guillamont
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August 13, 2024
New social security legislation led by Democrat Senator Sherrie Brown (D-OH) has been supported by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). The bill, which is cosponsored by over half of the entire Senate, expands social security benefits for certain public sector employees. Currently, public sector workers whose employers do not withhold Social Security from their salary have […]
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Scott Blasts Mucarsel-Powell for Endorsing Walz and His Record as Minnesota Governor

Scott Blasts Mucarsel-Powell for Endorsing Walz and His Record as Minnesota Governor

Jackson Bakich
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August 9, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is chastising his opponent in the 2024 cycle – former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) running mate, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN). This seems like an easy decision for former Rep. Murcasel-Powell to endorse the Democrat Party’s presidential ticket. So, what is the Scott campaign’s rationale? […]
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Republican Lawmakers Blast Biden-Harris Admin After Report Surfaces 99 Terrorists Entered U.S. Illegally

Republican Lawmakers Blast Biden-Harris Admin After Report Surfaces 99 Terrorists Entered U.S. Illegally

Jackson Bakich
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August 6, 2024
*Note: Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) provided a statement to Texas Politics after publishing. His response is listed following State Sen. Jay Collins' (R-FL) statement. Republican lawmakers from Florida and Texas blasted the Biden-Harris administration after a House Judiciary Committee report surfaced detailing that Border Patrol has released “at least 99” illegal aliens on the terrorist […]
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Last Squeeze?—7.31.2024—Fighting Fentanyl—FL Senate Race Heats Up—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—7.31.2024—Fighting Fentanyl—FL Senate Race Heats Up—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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July 31, 2024
Contentious Senate Race Continues to Heat up Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) campaign for reelection against former Congresswoman Debbie Marcusel-Powell (D-FL) is calling out the Democrat Party for it's leniency on illegal immigration and the idea of granting citizenship to millions of undocumented persons in the United States...READ MORE     Debbie Wasserman Schultz-Let’s put an end […]
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Scott Calls on Mucarsel-Powell to Provide Clarification on Support for Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants

Scott Calls on Mucarsel-Powell to Provide Clarification on Support for Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants

Jackson Bakich
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July 31, 2024
Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) campaign for reelection against former Congresswoman Debbie Marcusel-Powell (D-FL) is calling out the Democrat Party for it's leniency on illegal immigration and the idea of granting citizenship to millions of undocumented persons in the United States. Sen. Scott’s campaign cited a recent CBS News/YouGov survey that found 53% of Hispanic Americans […]
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Senator Scott to Push for 25th Amendment to Remove Biden, Again

Senator Scott to Push for 25th Amendment to Remove Biden, Again

Ronni Hawk
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July 23, 2024
President Joe Biden's sudden withdrawal from the 2024 presidential general election, followed by news of his Covid diagnosis, and subsequent absence from public appearances, everyday Americans and lawmakers are now calling for his removal from office. Florida Senator Rick Scott has stated that he would introduce a resolution urging the 25th Amendment. “If Joe Biden […]
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NEW: Scott Unloads on Biden, Secret Service Director With Questions Regarding Trump Assassination Attempt

NEW: Scott Unloads on Biden, Secret Service Director With Questions Regarding Trump Assassination Attempt

Jackson Bakich
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July 18, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) calling for up-to-date “transparency and accountability” concerning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump (R). On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly killed the former president at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Trump’s right ear was pierced by a bullet, millimeters […]
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Will Mucarsel-Powell Return Sen. Menendez's Campaign Donation?

Will Mucarsel-Powell Return Sen. Menendez's Campaign Donation?

Javier Manjarres
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July 18, 2024
President Joe Biden’s debate performance against former President Donald Trump and Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez’s recent conviction on bribery charges have left Democrats 2024 election night aspirations spiraling out of control, as key senatorial candidates, including Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, may be hoping that the president steps aside to improve their chances of winning in November. Sen. […]
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