TAMPA, Fla. – Today, Senator Rick Scott and former Florida Democrat U.S. Senate Candidate Dr. Rod Joseph released the following statements after Dr. Rod Joseph announced his endorsement of Senator Rick Scott over Democrat Senate nominee Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Dr. Rod Joseph ran against her in this year’s Democrat primary and is now leaving the Democrat party and registering as a Republican.

Dr. Rod Joseph said, “I am proud to announce that I am switching my Party affiliation to Republican and I am endorsing Senator Rick Scott in Florida’s U.S. Senate race. For far too long, the Democratic party has taken us immigrants for granted and used us as political pawns each election season. I call upon all my fellow Haitians to join me and re-elect the U.S. Senator Rick Scott to represent the state of Florida.

“Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and the rest of today’s Democratic Party are the Party of no visions and no plans. I fought in combat to preserve the freedom that every Floridian and American holds dear, and I simply cannot support a candidate or political party that wants to implement an agenda that is against the norms and values of our society. I call upon all my fellow veterans to join me and vote for our rights and uphold the constitutional rights of all Americans. This is not about allegiance for a specific party, it is about the future of our country.”

Senator Rick Scott said, “I appreciate Dr. Rod Joseph’s endorsement, and I look forward to earning more votes from Democrats who are fed up with how radical today’s Democrat party has become. As Floridians learn more about Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s socialist record, they will keep her out of office once again.”

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