Florida Democrats whack Rick Scott on anniversary of Medicare
On the anniversary of Medicare, Florida Democrats accused Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of plotting to destroy the popular program.
In a video call dubbed a “Medicare birthday,” leaders including Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried ripped Scott for a two-year-old plan to sunset most federal spending.
“I’m so grateful that we can still celebrate this landmark improvement in our lives,” said Wasserman Schultz, Democratic Co-Chair of Florida’s congressional delegation. “But you know who will never get an invite to this party? Sen. Rick Scott.”
While it’s unlikely a Republican Senator will ever feature prominently at a Democratic Party-o...
