Randolph Bracy: Rick Scott Couldn't Care Less about DREAMers

Gov. Rick Scott hopped onboard with a bill to offer in-state tuition for the children of undocumented immigrants this week, but his decision to support the proposal hasn't been met without criticism from Democrats across the state.

Rep. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, released a statement Friday questioning Scott's motives to support the bill and criticized the governor for flip-flopping on immigration issues.

"Gov. Rick Scott could[n't] care less about Dreamers. Just last year he vetoed a bill to give Dreamers a temporary driver's license while they are here in the United States," said Bracy. "Even this year he has ignored my attempts to reconsider signing a Dreamers drivers license bill that I have sponsored. But with his poll numbers in the gutter, and as the November elections near, Gov. Scott wants us to believe that he now wants to help Dreamers get an affordable education. Really? His motivations for supporting in-state tuition are obviously politically motivated, and I don't think the voters of Florida will be fooled by this stunt.

The proposal passed through a House panel Thursday afternoon. It will now be heard on the House floor.