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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 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

Indications are positive that North Korea and South Korea may officially end hostilities that started in 1950. There may be a path to a peace deal. And CIA Chief Mike Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In Jacksonville Wednesday for a U.S. Senate campaign event, a reporter asked Gov. Rick Scott about the potential cessation of conflict. “Oh, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

Florida, by most accounts, has one of the worst records for restoring the civil rights of reformed felons. Per the Christian Science Monitor, more than a third of ex-felons who can’t vote live in Florida. Despite a U.S. District Judge ruling that Florida’s practice violates both First Amendment and equal-protection rights of former prisoners, and must […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 18, 2018

As the Senate campaign between challenger Rick Scott and incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson rounds into shape, the Governor’s finances continue to be a talking point. Florida Democrats have said the Republican Governor has offered “nothing but silence” regarding “his own secret account … and how he has become $46 million wealthier while he is in office.” In […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 17, 2018

He’s no Donald Trump, but Governor Rick Scott is beginning to peek out of his Twitter shell. Three consecutive tweets fired off from the Governor’s state account Tuesday (he has a campaign one, too) mark a break from Scott’s online persona of unflinching positivity. His digital activity is usually reserved for highlighting progress or appearances across […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Progressive advocacy group American Bridge announced Tuesday that it’s launched a new social media campaign going after Gov. Rick Scott, now a candidate for U.S. Senate, for not disclosing his net worth and how it’s invested. It’s no secret Scott, a Republican, is wealthy – as a first-time candidate in 2010, the former head of […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott’s U.S. Senate campaign is holding a fundraiser Wednesday in Washington, D.C.; U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is listed as a “special guest.” McCarthy, a California Republican, is currently drumming up support to replace Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan as House Speaker after he retires at the end of his term. The […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday he appointed Sally Moss to a vacant spot on the Sumter County School Board. Moss, 69, is a retired realtor who also serves on the Villages Board of Directors, the as well as the Community Development Board of Directors and the Investment Advisory Committee for the Sumpter County city. Scott […]

Scott PowersApril 16, 2018

Rick Scott has found something else to talk about on the campaign trail: term limits. The Republican Florida governor’s first television commercial in his campaign to be elected U.S. Senator is not about his calling-card issue, jobs, but on a new issue his campaign hopes to use against Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson — term limits. […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 16, 2018

On the tails of unprecedented youth activism in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, eight young Floridians are suing Gov. Rick Scott and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam for not taking steps to address climate change. According to those who brought forth legal action, however, the suit would’ve been filed regardless of […]

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The paradox: Rick Scott talks outsider, plays insider game

Rick Scott ‘optimistic’ about peace talks between North, South Korea

Rick Scott defends Florida’s restoration of rights record

Rick Scott says only ‘career politicians’ are concerned with his blind trust

Shots fired: Rick Scott teases governors on tax ratings

Rick Scott’s blind trust targeted in new ad campaign

Rick Scott to fundraise with Kevin McCarthy in Washington

Rick Scott appoints Sally Moss to Sumter School Board

Rick Scott’s first U.S. Senate ad on term limits

Following Parkland, kid-backed climate lawsuit carries weight