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Florida Democratic Party Strikes Back Over Rick Scott's TV Ad

Gov. Rick Scott debuted his first television ad of his 2014 re-election campaign on Tuesday, and it didn't take long for the Florida Democratic Party to pounce.

In the ad, Scott talks about his own family experiences as reasons why he remains focused on job creation and Florida's economy.

The Florida Democratic Party, however, wasn't so moved by the video.

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March 11, 2014 - 7:00pm

Rick Scott Talks Personal Story, Job Creation in First TV Ad

Gov. Rick Scott released the first television ad of the 2014 gubernatorial campaign on Tuesday. The ad features Scott talking about his experiences growing up in poverty and how it drives him to focus on Floridas economy and creating jobs.

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Lizbeth Benacquisto Backed by Lee County House Members in CD 19

State Rep. Dane Eagle, R-Cape Coral, and Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-Fort Myers, announced on Tuesday that they are backing Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the special election for the congressional seat vacated when Trey Radel, R-Fla., resigned after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine.

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Rick Scott Rakes in the Dough for February

Just last week it appeared Charlie Crist had been gaining traction in fundraising numbers, but Gov. Rick Scott's campaign account shows Crist may not have such a huge advantage after all.

Numbers posted Monday showed Scott raised $585,000 inthe month of February. Scott's campaign account is separate from "Let's Get to Work," Scott's political committee. In total, Scott's accounts raised more than $757,000 last month.

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Will Weatherford Goes to Bat for Eric Eisnaugle in HD 44

While most eyes have been on Pinellas County where there is a special congressional election on Tuesday, there is also a Republican primary in Orange County for an open House seat. Former Rep. Eric Eisnaugle is a heavy favorite over educator Vicki Bell in the Republican primary.

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Nan Rich Blasts Rick Scott and Charlie Crist on School Choice

Trying to catch former Gov. Charlie Crist in the Democratic primary to see who challenges Gov. Rick Scott in November, former state Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich hit her chief rivals on school choice on Monday.

My position on vouchers has always been crystal clear, said Rich. I opposed them when Republican Gov. Jeb Bush introduced them. I opposed them when Republican Gov. Charlie Crist expanded them. I oppose expanding them now. Vouchers allow public money to go to private schools and thats just not right period.

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Rick Scott Gets Endorsement From Florida Retail Federation

The business community continues to rally behind Gov. Rick Scott as the Florida Retail Federation (FRF) endorsed the Republican for a second term on Tuesday.

Gov. Rick Scott has a tremendous record of helping Floridians create jobs and succeed in the workplace. We enthusiastically endorse him for re-election, said Rick McAllister, the president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation. In making this endorsement, FRF is expressing its confidence that under Gov. Scotts leadership during his second term, Florida will continue to be the premier state to do business.

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Florida TaxWatch Wants Greater Role for APRNs

Florida TaxWatch released a study on Tuesday which shows allowing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) a greater role in Floridas health care would save the Sunshine State almost $340 million as well as improve access for patients.

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