Democrats /tags/democrats Democrats en-US WLRN Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:34:00 GMT Democrats put up $25 million to reach voters in 10 states in fierce fight for Senate majority /government-politics/2024-09-16/democrats-put-up-25-million-to-reach-voters-in-10-states-in-fierce-fight-for-senate-majority Democrats are pumping $25 million into expanded voter outreach across 10 states, including Florida, as part of their effort to protect their narrow Senate majority. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:34:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-16/democrats-put-up-25-million-to-reach-voters-in-10-states-in-fierce-fight-for-senate-majority Associated Press Florida Democrats hope abortion helps bring them back in what was once a swing state /health/2024-06-22/florida-democrats-hope-abortion-helps-bring-them-back-in-what-was-once-a-swing-state Florida has leaned Republican in recent election cycles, but Democrats see some opportunities in the former swing state, especially with abortion rights on the ballot in November. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:00:12 GMT /health/2024-06-22/florida-democrats-hope-abortion-helps-bring-them-back-in-what-was-once-a-swing-state Don Gonyea, Lexie Schapitl Democrats see glimmers of hope in Florida. Are they seeing things? /government-politics/2024-06-19/democrats-see-glimmers-of-hope-in-florida-are-they-seeing-things They are veering from cautious optimism to complete pessimism about their long odds this year, with two liberal-leaning state ballot measures having the potential to lift turnout. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-19/democrats-see-glimmers-of-hope-in-florida-are-they-seeing-things Lisa Lerer and Patricia Mazzei | The New York Times With abortion ballot question, a ‘path to relevance’ for Democrats in Florida? /government-politics/2024-04-03/with-abortion-ballot-question-a-path-to-relevance-for-democrats-in-florida Rulings allowing a strict abortion ban, along with a ballot question on expanding abortion access, may inject new life into Democratic campaigns in the state. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-03/with-abortion-ballot-question-a-path-to-relevance-for-democrats-in-florida Patricia Mazzei | The New York Times Top Democrats denounce Florida's abortion ban at congressional hearing in Fort Lauderdale /government-politics/2024-04-02/democrats-florida-fort-lauderdale-abortion A Miami-Dade doctor and central Florida woman testified before a committee of top Democratic members of Congress in Fort Lauderdale during a hearing about “the escalating threat to reproductive freedom.” Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:43:33 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-02/democrats-florida-fort-lauderdale-abortion Verónica Zaragovia, Sergio R. Bustos Democrats flip GOP state House seat in Central Florida /government-politics/2024-01-17/florida-democrats-gop-tom-keen-district-35 Florida Democrats won a narrow victory Tuesday in a hotly contested state House race in Central Florida, replacing a GOP incumbent who had resigned and overcoming a large gap in campaign spending by Republicans in the election. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-17/florida-democrats-gop-tom-keen-district-35 Silas Morgan | Fresh Take Florida Florida Democrats call DeSantis an absentee governor after his State of the State address /government-politics/2024-01-09/florida-democrats-desantis-2024-state-of-the-state Florida Democrats blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address, arguing it avoided important issues that may be inconvenient for his 2024 Presidential run. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 23:24:54 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-09/florida-democrats-desantis-2024-state-of-the-state Tristan Wood | WFSU Jury is seated in Andrew Gillum's federal trial /government-politics/2023-04-18/jury-is-seated-in-andrew-gillums-federal-trial A federal jury was empaneled in the trial of former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who was indicted last year on corruption charges including wire fraud and lying to federal investigators. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-18/jury-is-seated-in-andrew-gillums-federal-trial Dara Kam - News Service of Florida A bipartisan group of lawmakers is raising concerns about the danger of social media /state/2023-02-27/a-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-is-raising-concerns-about-the-danger-of-social-media Experts warn digital technology and social media are having a negative impact on children’s mental health. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-27/a-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-is-raising-concerns-about-the-danger-of-social-media Brendan Brown Busing migrants was a partisan lightning rod. Here's why Democrats have embraced it /politics/2023-02-06/busing-migrants-was-a-partisan-lightning-rod-heres-why-democrats-have-embraced-it Republican governors started the practice of transporting migrants from the U.S. southern border, but Democratic leaders have run with it. They say it's a humanitarian service, not a political stunt. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:00:00 GMT /politics/2023-02-06/busing-migrants-was-a-partisan-lightning-rod-heres-why-democrats-have-embraced-it Laura Benshoff