Current News - Democrats of Indian River

SB 90 Unlawful Says Federal Court

by klorimierApr 01 20220 Comments

Florida Democratic Party's Statement on SB 90 Being Struck Down in Federal Court

"The federal Court's decision today confirmed what Democrats have been saying all along: SB90 is a discriminatory voter suppression bill. Instead of governing, Ron DeSantis ...

Democratic Candidates for Governor Forum

by klorimierMar 25 20220 Comments

Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Sunday

Join the Florida Democratic Black Women's Consortium (FDBWC) as they welcome three Democratic candidates for governor: Nikki Fried, Charlie Crist and Annette Taddeo.

They are also welcoming Former State Senator Dwight ...

Governor DeSantis Must Divest Florida from Russian Companies

by klorimierMar 22 20220 Comments

Florida Democratic Party Chair Decries Refusal by Ron DeSantis and Republicans to Divest from Russia

Today, Manny Diaz, Florida's Democratic Chair, released the following statement:

“Right now, Florida has more than $300 million in public money invested in ...
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DeSantis Ridicules Students Over Mask Wearing: Shame on You, Governor!

by klorimierMar 03 20220 Comments

Florida Democratic Party Statement on DeSantis Berating High School Students for Wearing Masks

In response to the video of Governor DeSantis bullying students from Middleton High School for wearing masks, the following statement should be attributed to Florida Democratic Party Executive Director ...

Democrat Terry Running Against Posey

by klorimierFeb 22 20220 Comments

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE SPEAKS AT DWC LUNCHEON

Joanne Terry wants to bridge the divide that has overtaken American politics. The longtime space industry engineer from Satellite Beach is running as a Democrat against Bill Posey for the U.S. 8th District congressional seat. The DWC does not ...

Rich Rick Scott Would Tax Working Families

by klorimierFeb 22 20220 Comments

Florida Democratic Party Statement on Rick Scott’s Plan to Raise Taxes on Working People

In response to Rick Scott’s release of the Senate Republicans’ campaign agenda:

“Rick Scott’s plan is confirmation that he and today's Republican Party do not ...
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Biden Condemns Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Legislation

by klorimierFeb 12 20220 Comments

ICYMI: White House Statement on the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Without hesitation, the White House released a statement on the "Don't Say Gay" bill that Republicans are moving through the Florida Legislature, which would prohibit discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity ...

Rubio Once Again Shows He Opposes Equal Rights

by klorimierFeb 12 20220 Comments

Marco Rubio Backs Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Legislation

In a new interview , Marco Rubio came out in favor of Florida Republicans’ “don’t say gay” bill, which would likely ban Florida teachers from discussing topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity ...