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Scott Easily Defeats Primary Opponent In U.S. Senate Race
August 29, 2018
An already-expensive and nasty U.S. Senate contest between Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott is now officially on, as Scott easily dispatched San Diego businessman Rocky De La Fuente in a Republican primary Tuesday.
Scott received 88.6 percent of the vote.
“Thanks to everyone who voted to make me the Republican nominee for US Senate! Together, we will Make Washington Work,” Scott tweeted after results were first posted at 8 p.m.
Florida Democratic Party spokesman Nate Evans wasted little time calling Scott a “horrible” governor.
“He has systemically tried to take away health care coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, slashed funding for K-12 education, and decimated key environmental protections,” Evans said in a prepared statement.
National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director Chris Hansen then called Scott a “new voice” in Washington.
“Governor Rick Scott has a proven record of creating good paying jobs and ensuring that Florida is at the forefront of economic success for generations to come,” Hansen said in a statement.
De La Fuente, Florida became the latest state where his Senate dreams have been quashed. He went down to defeat in Senate bids this year in California, Minnesota, Washington and Wyoming.
President Donald Trump tweeted his congratulations to Scott, saying “He will be a great Senator”.
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One Response to “Scott Easily Defeats Primary Opponent In U.S. Senate Race”
Scott needs to be sent packing. He is responsible for damage to the Florida environment that will impact our state for years and the cost will be passed on to tax payers. Besides, if Trump supports him, that’s enough for me to bail.