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Calling Them Con Men, Congresswoman Gwen Graham Blasts Gov. Scott, Donald Trump

WFSU | By Sascha Cordner
Published July 28, 2016 at 5:47 PM EDT
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North Florida Congresswoman Gwen Graham is blasting Governor Rick Scott as well as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

At a recent Florida Delegation breakfast hailing Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Graham drew comparisons between political outsiders Governor Scott and Donald Trump.

“In Florida, we’ve seen what can happen when the far right candidates win, even when no one thinks they can win, and I have two words for you: Rick Scott,” said Graham. “And, make no mistake Rick Scott and Donald Trump are cut from the same wing of the Republican Party: not from the conservative wing, but the Con Man wing. And, if you want to know what could America, just look what’s happened to our beautiful state. Look at our economy. After six years, we’re now the third most populous state, but we rank 38th in wages.”

Many speculate Graham may be considering a run for Governor in 2018. Meanwhile, current Governor Scott was just recently named to chair Trump’s Super PAC Rebuilding America Now.

For more news updates, follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter: @SaschaCordner.
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Sascha Cordner
Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.
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