NEW: The Trumpian 2022 reelection plan Sen. Rick Scott had hoped would electrify colleagues has instead reenergized Democrats, sparking nationwide campaign ads, fundraising appeals, & fresh lines of attack against GOP lawmakers. @thisisinsider businessinsider.com/rick-scott-res…
The 11-point strategy, which Scott developed on his own and unveiled February 22, takes conservative-fueled culture wars and MAGA priorities to another level — prompting fellow Republicans to characterize it as "polarizing" and "silly."
In addition to imposing new taxes on low- and middle-income earners currently exempt from federal collections, Scott declares war on national mask mandates, local school boards, and race relations in general.
"Sen. Rick Scott's plan to raise taxes on working families and seniors by more than $100 billion is a godsend to Democrats. Hope he keeps it up," a Senate Democratic leadership aide said of the Florida Republican's freestyle "Rescue America" package.
Democrats all over the US have moved quickly to tie the plan to GOP candidates given that Scott leads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, @WARojas @ngaudiano & @leonardkl report.
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