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"Tom Keen Secures Victory in Florida House District 35 Special Election"
politics2 years ago

"Tom Keen Secures Victory in Florida House District 35 Special Election"

Tom Keen, a decorated military veteran and successful businessman, has been elected as the next member of the Florida House of Representatives from District 35, marking a significant win for the Florida Democratic Party. FDP Chair Nikki Fried praised the unprecedented enthusiasm and investment in the special election, emphasizing the party's commitment to creating positive change in Florida and ending the Republican supermajority in Tallahassee. Keen's victory signals a strong start for Democrats in the state as they gear up for the upcoming election season.

The GOP's Troubling Relationship with LGBTQ+ People.
politics2 years ago

The GOP's Troubling Relationship with LGBTQ+ People.

Republican lawmaker Jeff Holcomb caused a stir in the Florida House of Representatives by claiming that terrorists like ISIS, the Taliban, and al Qaeda hate homosexuals more than Republicans do. He made the comment while speaking in support of a bill that urges Congress to prohibit "woke social engineering and experimentation" in the military. The comment led to gasps in the audience, and Democratic Rep. Kelly Skidmore's jaw literally dropped.