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Scott PowersApril 9, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott sought to reclaim his image as an outsider when he announced Monday morning in Orlando that he is running for the U.S. Senate. Scott ended more than a year of little suspense as he formally announced his Republican bid for the Senate seat held by Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. He did […]

Phil AmmannApril 9, 2018

Just hours before Rick Scott officially launches his U.S. Senate run, Democrats are pulling out all the stops, offering a glimpse of the contentious race to come this November. In a last-minute email Sunday evening, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee released its most pejorative attacks yet against Florida’s Republican Governor — who is launching his […]

Scott PowersApril 8, 2018

Rick Scott, who is about to formally declare his campaign Monday to become Florida’s next U.S. Senator, is a man whose life has twice defined The American Dream. Scott still frequently tells the story of how he rose from a working-class childhood spent partly in the projects to pursue a Navy career, then work his […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 8, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott will make a “major announcement” tomorrow in Orlando at 10 a.m., almost certainly a launch of his Senate run against Sen. Bill Nelson. The host facility: Offices of a local construction company, where Scott will gaggle, per an email from Scott for Florida. In the afternoon, Scott moves on to Fort Myers for another […]

Phil AmmannApril 8, 2018

With only hours away from Rick Scott’s highly anticipated U.S. Senate campaign launch, a super PAC dedicated to electing Democrats released a new digital ad highlighting the Republican Governor’s history of “self-serving at the expense of Floridians.” Part of a six-figure digital campaign throughout the state, Senate Majority PAC produced the 30-second spot — “Won’t […]

Drew WilsonApril 8, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham said Gov. Rick Scott’s veto of the controversial water bill known as “toilet-to-tap” does little to change Scott’s record on the environment. The attack comes just days before Scott is expected to announce he will run for U.S. Senate against Bill Nelson in the fall. Scott, who is termed out […]

Scott PowersApril 5, 2018

Democrats are sharpening their attacks on Rick Scott just as Florida’s Republican Governor bides his time with a no-comment period until the big announcement Monday when he’s expected to become a candidate for the U.S. Senate. On Thursday, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee launched a new website “SelfServingScott.com” anticipating Scott’s candidacy. The site lays out […]

Scott PowersApril 4, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson got an earful Wednesday from school leaders, teachers, security officers, students, and parents in Orlando, all saying that they need help making schools safer — and for the most part, they need money. In a roomful of educators and students who appeared to mostly share his Democratic views, Nelson was told […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

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Democrat Javier Fernandez on Tuesday announced an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the House District 114 special election. “I’m proud to endorse Javier because I know he will be a strong advocate for his community in the Florida House,” Nelson said. “His experience and passion for public service make him an excellent choice […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 3, 2018

Mixed signals are emerging from the Donald Trump White House regarding continued American military occupation of Syria. Last week, the president said American troops, of which there are 2,000, would leave Syria “very soon,” a position that accords with the Saudis. Defense Secretary James Mattis and other Trump subordinates, meanwhile, signaled an indefinite commitment. Since at least […]

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