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Alex Sink endorses Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

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Former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink — Florida’s most recently serving statewide elected Democrat not named Bill Nelson — offered up her endorsement of U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy on Tuesday. “Florida needs a leader in the U.S. Senate who will combine fiscal responsibility with practical solutions,” said Sink in a statement. “As our next senator, Patrick will work to strengthen Social Security and Medicare for seniors, empower the middle class, and protect the Everglades. Patrick will be a leader all Floridians can be proud of, and I am…

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Congressional Democrats send letter to Rick Scott calling on him to drop lawsuit

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The letter writing surrounding Medicaid and Low Income Pool continues as ten Congressional Democrats sent a note to Gov. Rick Scott on Friday calling on him to drop his yet-to-be-filed lawsuit against the Obama Administration for coercing the state to expand Medicaid in order to continue to receive supplemental Medicaid funding for hospitals. “We are concerned that you intend to take Florida down a wasteful and counterproductive path with a frivolous and baseless lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and…

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Alan Grayson will “probably yes” run for U.S. Senate

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Outspoken U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson will “probably yes” run for U.S. Senate in 2016, leading to an ideological primary battle against the announced candidate Patrick Murphy, a more centrist Democrat. Grayson, an Orlando Democrat popular in liberal circles, made the comment during an online Democracy Now! video. Asked whether he’s planning to run for the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio for his presidential campaign, Grayson said, “I’m giving it a lot of attention. The answer is probably…

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Frederica Wilson endorses Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

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U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson is endorsing her congressional colleague Patrick Murphy for the U.S. Senate in 2016. Wilson, a Miami progressive Democrat, represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District. Earlier in the day, progressive Democrats asked U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, a grassroots favorite from Orlando, to enter the primary against Murphy. They fear that Murphy, a former Republican, is simply too moderate. “This gentleman will make a fine senator,” Wilson said in a statement. “Since arriving in Congress, Patrick has distinguished himself…

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Lois Frankel endorses Patrick Murphy for Senate in 2016

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Lois Frankel has become the latest South Florida Democratic member of Congress to endorse Patrick Murphy’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. “It has been an honor to serve in Congress with Patrick Murphy, who shares my commitment to improving Florida by protecting hardworking American families, preserving Social Security and Medicare, and fighting for equality and women’s rights,” she said in a statement released this morning. “I am proud to support his campaign for U.S. Senate, where I…

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