SWFL weighs in on Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to run for U.S. Senate

GOV. RICK SCOTT MAKES BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Gov. Rick Scott announced his run for U.S. Senate Monday to a room full of supporters.

He was met with applause at Sun Harvest Citrus in Fort Myers where he made a follow-up appearance. Voters like Chris Crowley think it’t what’s best for the state.

“The guy’s run a business, he knows how to create jobs, he knows how to entice businesses to Florida,” Crowley said.

But Scott’s run for U.S. senate isn’t a hit with everyone. Some are concerned about possible cuts to education and offshore drilling.

“He has been such a self-serving politician for so long. It’s the last thing that we need in DC in more self-serving politicians,” said Joy Friedman with the FL Democratic Party.

The multi-millionaire businessman has been governor for two terms—touting his achievements in job growth, tax cuts and debt reduction. He’ll be challenging Senator Bill Nelson who has held the seat for nearly two decades.

“We need to shake up, we need to make sure to change the direction of the state, what they’re doing in Washington are old ideas—they’re tired ideas,” Scott said.

Sen. Nelson said he will run every race like there’s no tomorrow regardless of his opponent.

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