Reporters Should Ask Byron Donalds One Simple Question: Do You Agree With Your Colleague, Maria Elvira Salazar?
It’s time to ask Donalds and see if he cares to respond. MIAMI – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) released an ad saying President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts have “gone too far.” Now it’s Byron Donalds’ turn to answer the question: Do you agree or disagree with your colleague, Maria Elvira Salazar, that […]
Florida Watch: U.S. Inflation Report Proves Byron Donalds’ Unwavering Loyalty to Trump is Hurting Florida Families
With inflation picking up due to gas price spikes from the war in Iran, Byron Donalds continues to serve as a rubber stamp for policies driving up the cost of living for Floridians TALLAHASSEE — On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest consumer price index report, revealing that U.S. inflation picked up last […]
All Talk, No Answers: Six Questions for Byron Donalds After His Six-Minute RNC Appearance
He had the mic and the moment, but offered no common-sense solutions for everyday Floridians TALLAHASSEE — Last night, Byron Donalds took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas. As expected, his remarks were long on rhetoric and short on substance — offering no new or real answers, and no accountability for the affordability crisis […]
Byron Donalds Will Take The Stage In Dallas To Dodge Taking Any Responsibility For Failing Floridians…Again
Expect a lot of hot air and no real solutions TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds will address the Republican Party convention taking place today and tomorrow in Dallas, Texas. Floridians can expect a familiar script from Donalds: more culture-war distractions designed to mask the GOP’s failed economic policies in Florida and across the nation during a […]
Byron’s Big Ticket BBQ: Byron Donalds and Donald Trump Priced Working Families Out of Labor Day
The holiday has officially become the most expensive on record TALLAHASSEE— After the most expensive August on record for gas and with gas prices surging this week, Florida’s working families and seniors are feeling the burn as Labor Day weekend becomes the most expensive Labor Day on record. A traditionally affordable long weekend is now […]
Florida Watch Statement on Byron Donalds’ Lackey LG Selection
TALLAHASSEE – Today, Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds named Florida state Senator Bryan Ávila as his running mate. In response, Florida Watch Executive Director Natasha Sutherland released the following statement: “Voters deserve to know who Bryan Ávila is: a politician who voted to spend $5.5 million of your taxpayer dollars to rename Palm Beach International […]
STATEMENT: Byron Donalds’ Nomination is a Victory for Billionaires and a Blow to Florida Families
Data Center Donalds’ biggest backers are the same corporate interests and ultra-wealthy donors he’s spent his career serving TALLAHASSEE – Following U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds becoming the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, Florida Watch Executive Director Natasha Sutherland released the following statement: “Florida voters deserve to know exactly who Byron Donalds is: a politician […]
STATEMENT: Byron Donalds’ Support for Escalating Conflict in Iran Worsens Florida’s Affordability Crisis
TALLAHASSEE – Despite promises that a conflict with Iran would be “succinct,” Floridians are facing the reality of a volatile, five-month-long war with no end in sight. This conflict has placed immense strain on Florida’s economy, yet continues to garner support from Florida’s congressional delegation, including gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donalds. “When you open your bills […]
STATEMENT: Byron Donalds’ Vote to Slash Medicaid Leaves Devastating Impact on Floridians
More than 400,000 Floridians have lost access to healthcare since H.R. 1 took effect in July of last year Tallahassee, FL — On the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, and as Floridians are struggling to make ends meet, it is time to shine a light on the Republicans in Congress, including Rep. Byron Donalds […]
WATCH: GOP Rep. Jim Mooney Says Quiet Part Out Loud About Property Taxes Discussion in Florida
“Honestly, this discussion really should be about insurance. I think that, for most people I know, it’s not the property tax, it’s the insurance.” TALLAHASSEE — As Republican leadership in Florida continues to push for a plan to abolish property taxes in a move that would shift the cost of local services working families and seniors rely on […]