Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo discusses his departure from the state's Democratic party
Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo announced his departure from the Democratic party this week, saying, 'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead.' He told NewsNation's Blake Burman on Friday that he believes the party has lost its direction.
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Obituary: Milwaukee Courier founder Jerrel Jones, pioneer in local journalism, dies at 85
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Officials preview DC security for Army's 250th anniversary parade
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