1.15.2013

Huffington Post Popular News: Rick Scott Admonished By Florida Black Caucus

Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) faced sharp criticism Tuesday during a session with two dozen members of the state legislature's black caucus.


The caucus, composed entirely of Democrats, called Scott out for vetoing a 2011 bill that would affect young and minority voters and for not extending early voting to avoid long lines at the polls, the Associated Press reported.


Scott was also criticized for lack of diversity in his judicial appointments. Rep. Darryl Rouson (D-Fla.) called Scott's judicial appointment record "disappointing" and "appalling" according to The Herald Tribune.




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