“A federal judge in Florida ordered the state Friday to change the way candidates are listed on election ballots — a decision that Democrats in the crucial swing state say will finally take away an unfair advantage Republicans have enjoyed for years.” Read more in the WashingtonPost.com>>
Charlotte County needs to be served by an increased number of elected Democrats. You may have considered running for public office, but did not know where to begin. Please contact us and we can answer questions and get you started. Constitutional Offices will be on the 2020 ballot including Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, and…
While the current president boasts about his devotion to the men and women who have served the military, we learn of a legal settlement whereby he was ordered to pay $2 million in damages after it was divulged that his charitable foundation benefited only himself and not veteran charities. In the wake of a 2016…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought we’d provide a link that will make Democrats and Republicans happy. President Trump has ordered doubters to “Read The Transcript.” Great idea Sir! Much better than the ones in the attached Memorandum of Telephone Conversation. Maybe the more people that read the “transcript” will help Americans have a…
Our Florida legislature can be counted on to overturn the will of the voters. They have done this with class size, medical marijuana, high-speed rail, and land conservation. They’re up to their tricks again when it comes to Amendment 4 — the restoration of voting rights for former felons. You’ll recall that in 2018, this…
Four female journalists will moderate the fifth Democratic presidential primary debate to be held in Georgia on November 20, 2019. See the excellent article: All-Female Panel To Moderate Next Presidential Debate (Asking The Questions Women Want Answered) by Avery Blank Senior Contributor for ForbesWomen With men reporting twice as much as women on evening news broadcasts of major…
The Englewood Pioneer Days Parade on Saturday hosted a tremendous turnout by members of the Democratic Party. Our neighbors showed robust support with cheers and positive reactions to the festive Award-Winning float. More than two dozen members of the newly established Englewood Democratic Club were joined by members of the Charlotte Co. DEC, Democratic Club,…
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Over 150 Events Planned in 34 Counties Across the State This Sunday, November 3, marks one-year out from the 2020 Presidential Election, and to mark the date the Florida Democratic Party will hold a weekend of action. On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers will participate in over 150 events in 34 counties across the…
“Everyday Americans don’t own resorts they can list as alternative addresses to tinker with their tax liability,” Rep. Nita Lowey tweeted Thursday. President Donald Trump’s critics jeered him online and accused him of trying to lighten his tax bill after he announced Thursday that his permanent residence would be Palm Beach, Florida, rather than Trump Tower…
DP Currently Has Largest Field Staff in the Country for a Democratic State Party Fort Lauderdale, Fl.- The Florida Democratic Party is adding to its staff ahead of the 2020 Primary Elections, announcing Tuesday they are expanding their field staff to be the largest in the country. “We know that in the past…
TALLAHASSEE — The Republican Party of Florida on Monday postponed its biggest annual fundraiser, a move that some officials blamed on lackluster interest from donors. Planners were having difficulty selling table sponsorships to the Statesman’s Dinner, and money that Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to raise for the event has yet to arrive. Event planners also…
Tallahassee, Fl.- Following a report highlighting Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman’s VIP attendance at Ron DeSantis’ Inauguration celebration in January, the Florida Democratic Party is expanding its public records request to start on November 7th and include any and all correspondence had between the duo and DeSantis when he was Governor-elect and Governor. The Tampa…
About two dozen House Republicans stormed a deposition in secure House Intelligence Committee spaces to rail against the impeachment inquiry of the president. Their political stunt was aimed at throwing the depositions into doubt. Led by Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, conservative Republicans demanded to see the proceedings where members of three committees…
Tallahassee, Fl. –– On October 23, Rep. Matt Gaetz, along with fellow Florida Rep. Ross Spano and with the blessing of the House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, barged into a secure room designed to allow members of Congress to be briefed on classified and sensitive information. Storming the room was widely condemned and has alarmed national security experts.…
Tallahassee, Fl.- This morning, the Wall Street Journal released a new report, which reveals personal photos from Lev Parnas’ Instagram account. In one photo, Parnas poses with then gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump Jr. Another photo shows both Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman at the DeSantis election night party. DeSantis has yet to…
On Friday, a federal judge temporarily blocked Florida’s state law that imposed significant restrictions on people with felony convictions who want to register to vote. The preliminary injunction that the judge granted was requested by the ACLU and other organizations and rebuked Gov. DeSantis and the Republican-controlled legislature. The decision only applies to the plaintiffs…
The Florida Democratic Party has delivered a public records request to Gov. Ron DeSantis, seeking any communications between him or his office with Rudy Giuliani and other people involved in alleged campaign finance violations. A letter, sent Wednesday over party chairwoman Terri Rizzo’s signature, seeks documents “evidencing any communications to, from, or between you…
The Florida Democratic Party has approved a new party platform which includes the Rights of Nature. This is believed to be the first time such a provision has been included in a state political party platform in the United States. The platform reads: We resolve to adequately protect our waters, support communities’ rights in reclaiming…
Questions continue to arise after reports of the relationship between DeSantis and the two arrested men While reports continue to show a clear connection between Governor DeSantis and arrested Giuliani associates, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, Floridians are still waiting for DeSantis to answer what his relationship was with the Giuliani associates, and explain why his campaign…