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Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2018

Valrico Democrat Andrew Learned is out with his first TV ad in the crowded race for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, saying he’ll fight for “Medicare for All” if elected to fill the open seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross. The 15-second spot, titled “Human Right,” features the Navy veteran shaking hands with […]

Ryan NicolJune 5, 2018

In a move Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is calling “raw politics,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has canceled most of the Senate’s August recess, forcing would-be campaigning senators to remain in Washington for most of the month. “Due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president’s nominees, and the goal of passing appropriations bills […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 19, 2018

“It’s good to have all these relationships in D.C., but as Senator you have more influence.” The above quote, by far, was the most notable offered during Gov. Rick Scott’s tightly messaged “business roundtable” Wednesday in Jacksonville. It also illustrated a unique dual message: that of the outsider who can play the inside game Scott […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 22, 2018

There’s now “a path forward to help the DREAMers,” Bill Nelson declared after joining 32 of his Democratic colleagues Monday in advancing a bill to fund the government through Feb. 8. “This is a win for bipartisanship and common-sense,” Florida’s Democratic senator said after voting. “I have been meeting with a group of moderate senators for days […]

Joe HendersonJanuary 22, 2018

Choosing a side to root for in the now-perpetual dysfunction in Washington is a fool’s errand, unless you count the workers and military impacted by this latest government shutdown. I’m pulling for them. Leaders say they’re trying to find a solution to get everyone back to work and it looks like a short-term fix is […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 10, 2018

A political committee controlled by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell put out a digital ad this week slamming Senate Democrats for voting against the Republican tax plan that made it through Congress in December. The Senate Leadership Fund ad touts the bill as the “biggest tax overhaul in generations” that will produce “bigger paychecks for […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2017

With the holiday season approaching, Gov. Rick Scott offered congressional leaders his federal wish list of projects that he says will help Florida cleanup after Hurricane Irma barreled through two months ago. In a letter penned to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Scott on Wednesday called on Congress to pass […]

Darryl PaulsonOctober 29, 2017

Steve Bannon, a former Donald Trump political adviser and the head of Breitbart News, has declared a “season of war” against the Republican establishment. Bannon is recruiting challengers to all Republican senators except Ted Cruz of Texas. He is requiring all of the challengers to oppose the nomination of Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky as […]

Associated PressOctober 22, 2017

Trying to quell accusations that he is ousting activists from the party’s left flank, Democratic Chairman Tom Perez told fellow Democrats on Saturday that unity is crucial in the fight against President Donald Trump, whom he lambasted as an “existential threat” to the nation. “We have the most dangerous president in American history and one […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 6, 2017

U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio sent a joint letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Wednesday asking for money for Florida to be added to the Hurricane Harvey aid package passed by the U.S. House earlier in the day. “Hurricane Irma is now one of the most powerful hurricanes […]

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Andrew Learned pitches ‘Medicare for All’ in first CD 15 ad

Bill Nelson, Rick Scott spar over shortened Senate recess

The paradox: Rick Scott talks outsider, plays insider game

Bill Nelson touts bipartisanship in voting to end government shutdown

Joe Henderson: Lots of blame in Washington shutdown game

Senate Leadership Fund goes after Bill Nelson tax vote in new ad

Rick Scott makes big dollar request from Congress to recover from Irma

Darryl Paulson: Political purges in American politics

Democratic chairman: Donald Trump ‘most dangerous’ president ever

Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio want more FEMA cash in aid bill