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kerry-is-my-prez

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29. Even worse is Rick Scott who was fined 1.7 billion for Medicare fraud

Reply to Initech (Reply #13)

Wed Aug 14, 2024, 04:12 PM

Aug 14

He beat Bill Nelson, who was a good guy and a former astronaut. I will never understand that. There was a long recount and 2,000 ballots were missing.

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/long-recount-gov-rick-scott-wins-florida-senate/story?id=59280593

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***New FAU Florida Poll*** Harris 47 Trump 50 [View all] Johnny2X2X Aug 14 OP

Yeah and florida has an abortion referendum which is sure to increase Dem turnout ColinC Aug 14 #1

Ha ha, great minds... Sky Jewels Aug 14 #3

And a recreational marijuana referendum. Funtatlaguy Aug 14 #5

Legal weed is also on the ballot Johnny2X2X Aug 14 #6

Damn good points J2....and democratsruletheday Aug 14 #22

Who knows, maybe the abortion issue will bring out enough people to allow her to win the state. Sky Jewels Aug 14 #2

Ronnie? He's not running. Do you mean Scott???????? jimfields33 Aug 14 #4

I mean Governor Go-Go Boots, as a Harris victory would Sky Jewels Aug 14 #9

I think senator Scott losing is more adventageous jimfields33 Aug 14 #18

Well, that's true. Sky Jewels Aug 14 #20

I have hated Scott for a decade even more than rubio and DeSantis who I despise jimfields33 Aug 14 #21

Oh, I despise that motherfucker DeSantis with the heat of 1,000 suns Sky Jewels Aug 14 #25

I've been dead set against competing in Florida this year democrattotheend Aug 14 #7

Dems ran a Republicna there against DeSantis in 2022 Johnny2X2X Aug 14 #8

Nikki FRied tried, but Crist's ego ahd him barrelling in and taking over obamanut2012 Aug 14 #28

The polls achilles heel are turnout models.... getagrip_already Aug 14 #10

Both referendums need 60% in FL to pass Johnny2X2X Aug 14 #12

I agree, but is it being reflected in the polling? getagrip_already Aug 14 #14

No doubt Johnny2X2X Aug 14 #16

I agree. I think both will pass easily. Even the elderly want to enjoy a smoke on the front porch. Lochloosa Aug 14 #17

Wow! Where did you get that from? jimfields33 Aug 14 #19

Florida has some real issues that Democrats could capitalize on. Lonestarblue Aug 14 #11

Part of the problem is that Fox News has a stranglehold on that state. Initech Aug 14 #13

Even worse is Rick Scott who was fined 1.7 billion for Medicare fraud kerry-is-my-prez Aug 14 #29

Rick "Skeletor" Scott has to be shitting in his pants. We have a very viable candidate running against him. Lochloosa Aug 14 #15

The Florida primary is next week. jimfields33 Aug 14 #23

Almost 3 months to go! Let's take it all! ananda Aug 14 #24

Good inroads being made by Kamala, plus I recall the rally that they had at the Villages, for her. SWBTATTReg Aug 14 #26

With likely voters Trump is only up by 2. kerry-is-my-prez Aug 14 #27

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