Delegation for 10.30.26: Purple reign? — Trump rallies — Scott’s rescue tour — Cammack jams signals — Steube’s housing plan

Florida congressional delegation tackles elections, disaster relief, housing and technology. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Purple reign?   Florida wasn’t supposed to be a battleground state anymore, but this year, both parties are partying like it’s 1999. The greatest evidence may be visible this evening in Daytona Beach, where President Donald Trump will speak at his second Florida rally in eight days. He speaks at the Ocean Center at 7 p.m. He will stump for Rep. Byron Donalds for Governor and Sen. Ashley Moody for the Senate, as well as Florida’s entire Republican slate. Reps. Randy Fine and Mike Haridopolos, both Atlantic Coast Republicans, are also expected on the stage. Donald Trump returns to Florida as national spending intensifies in competitive congressional races. But that’s just a physical presence. Trump-associated MAGA Inc., Make America Great Again Action and No Going Back PAC have also made hundreds of thousands of dollars in investments in congressional races supporting Republican candidates or opposing Democratic ones in battleground seats. Meanwhile, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has been offering material help to four of its Red-to-Blue program candidates — Bale Dalton, Pia Dandiya, Leela Gray and Eliott Rodriguez — and to three Frontline incumbents — Reps. Kathy Castor, Jared Moskowitz and Darren Soto. The DCCC and its candidates have launched hybrid advertisements throughout the week. Meanwhile, counterparts at the National Republican Congressional Committee have focused on four pickup opportunities, helping Mike Belran, Scott Singer, and Dan Green battle their respective Frontline incumbents, as well as Casey Askar in a race against Dandiya for Florida’s open 22nd Congressional District. The group also put six figures behind an ad to help Republican Sydney Gruters in a race against Democrat Kelly Kirschner in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. The most newsworthy investments this week have been reservations and cancellations from super PACs associated with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. When the Johnson-tied Conservative Leadership Fund canceled ads in Moskowitz’s District and the Jeffries-affiliated House Majority PAC nixed ads in two Central Florida seats and one where Rodriguez faces GOP Rep. María Elvira Salazar, it looked for a second like both leaders would focus only on defense. Since then, House Majority PAC has reserved more ad time, albeit at lower levels, to help Dalton beat Republican Ryan Elijah in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, aid Rodriguez in South Florida, and continue defending Soto’s seat. The super PAC also launched new ads attacking Beltran and Singer. Both Conservative Leadership Fund and House Majority PAC have invested millions in Tampa Bay, both in the race between GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Gray and in the contest between Castor and Beltran. And likely thousands, if not millions, in ads will appear in battleground seats across Florida, raising the question of whether, despite a 1.5-million-voter registration advantage for Republicans over Democrats, the state has once again found itself on the swing-state map.

National declaration   Trump issued a Major Disaster Declaration in Florida following Hurricane Isaiah making landfall in the Panhandle. While the President issued a pre-declaration that opened some immediate aid, the next step up in classification allows individual and public access to reimbursements, direct financial aid for those affected, and hazard mitigation resources. Federal disaster aid heads to Florida after Donald Trump approves a major declaration following Hurricane Isaias. Moody, a Plant City Republican, led a bipartisan letter to Trump supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request. “This declaration is so important to Floridians and communities still suffering from the impact of Hurricane Isaias,” she said. While the state is working diligently to restore areas destroyed by this major hurricane, President Trump’s approval of the Major Disaster Declaration will help bolster ongoing efforts in Florida’s Panhandle.” Previously, Moody and DeSantis toured damaged areas near Destin, where the storm made landfall.

Rescue tour   The Florida Chamber of Commerce hosted Sen. Rick Scott as he traveled to Florida institutions, presenting his own vision for restoring the American Dream. In Orlando, the Naples Republican spoke at the 2026 Future of Florida Forum. He said Congress must help create jobs and reduce the debt. “I’ve been fighting since I first ran for Governor about this issue — about what’s important,” Scott said. “I grew up in public housing and watched my mom struggle for work. I know firsthand that the most important thing you can do for someone is get them a job.” Rick Scott takes his 'Rescuing America' message on the road, emphasizing jobs, housing costs and federal debt. Scott said Congress needs to focus on reducing the actual costs of healthcare and housing, while tackling a $40 trillion national debt. And he said Florida could provide a blueprint. “Back in 2010, when I ran, Florida had lost 800,000 jobs in four years. People were leaving the state to go to work,” Scott said. “The cost of government was going up every year. I ran on one thing: to get our state back to work. And with the help of the Chamber and businesses, we didn’t get 700,000 jobs; we got 1.7 million jobs.” The message echoed one he gave last week at Florida TaxWatch, and the active effort to spread it could fuel speculation that he has ambitions beyond the Senate. He has acknowledged that bringing change as quickly from one Senate seat as he could in an executive branch role has been difficult. “Government has said they know best. They’re involved in every part of life, and what it’s done is snuffed out the poor and middle class,” he said. “My Rescuing America Project isn’t just an economic argument; it’s a fight for the future of the American Dream for the next generation. The time to act is now.”

Signal jam   While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is best known for enforcing broadcast standards, Rep. Kat Cammack hopes the agency will soon cut down on communications from prisons. The Gainesville Republican has lobbied FCC Chair Brendan Carr to adopt rules that allow correctional facilities to jam cellphone frequencies. The agency appears ready to consider a rule as soon as next month, according to The Washington Post. Brendan Carr considers allowing prisons to block contraband cellphone signals, a priority for Kat Cammack. Cammack said contraband phone use can sometimes mean prison walls do little to contain illegal activity among prisoners. Nationwide, officials nationwide report seizing 25,000 phones from prisons each year, according to a 2024 Urban Institute study. “Contraband cellphones turn prison cells into command centers. Inmates use them to order hits and run criminal enterprises from behind bars. That threat lands especially close to home in our District, which has roughly 15 state prisons and correctional institutions, more than any other Congressional District in America,” she said. “Giving our correctional officers the ability to shut these phones off will save lives and cut the crime being run from the inside. We worked this issue directly with Chairman Carr and with Florida’s Department of Corrections leaders, and I’m grateful the Chairman is moving on it. Now Congress needs to finish the fight and make this authority permanent.” Florida officials have also pushed them to stop calls. "The criminal use of contraband cellphones is a growing crisis that demands immediate action to maintain public safety and keep our officers and institutions safe," said Florida Corrections Secretary Richard Comerford. "Florida is thankful for the leadership of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Rep. Kat Cammack, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, and all of our correctional partners for recognizing this security threat and working to counteract this criminal enterprise."

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October 31 Prayer Pod

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – NIV

We all want to pray but sometimes we find it difficult to begin our prayer.  Many Pastors and Ministers suggest you begin your prayer by praying back God’s words from Scripture.

These daily prayer PODs are constructed to help you in your prayer life.

October 31
Pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Lord hear Your words: Psalm 73:28 But it is good for me to draw nearer God; I have put my trust in the Lord God that I may declare all your works. 

Lord hear my request: (Say your needs, wants, fears, thanksgivings) -  In Jesus name I pray – Amen. 

READ THE NEW TESTAMENT IN A YEAR….
Today’s Reading for October 31 Hebrews 11:20-40 

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — Halloween edition

 

From: Extensive Media Enterprises

Sunburn: Where Florida’s day in politics starts

Good Friday morning.

For the second time this month, President Donald Trump will hold a rally in his home state of Florida. The Commander-in-Chief will appear at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, where he will stump for Byron Donalds to be the next Governor of Florida and for U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody to remain in the Senate.

Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and the President is expected to take the stage around 7 p.m. Tickets are available here.

Donald Trump returns to Florida for one more rally, hoping to give Republicans a final Election Day boost.

The appearance comes as Trump holds events across the nation in states where elections are critical to preserving Republican majorities in Congress. Just a week ago, he made another trip to Fort Myers, where he spoke at the Alico Arena and stumped for Donalds, Moody, and Attorney General James Uthmeier, among other Republicans on the Midterm ballot.

At the event, Sen. Rick Scott had already announced he would attend. Donalds also made it clear immediately after the announcement that he would be there.

“It was an absolutely incredible rally with Donald Trump in Fort Myers today. Looking forward to seeing him in Daytona Beach next Friday!” Donalds posted on X a week ago.

Organizers say Moody will also be there. U.S. Reps. Randy Fine and Mike Haridopolos, both Republicans up for re-election this year, will also attend. So will state Rep. Chase Tramont.

This likely marks the last time Trump will campaign in Florida ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. He has a rally scheduled in Iowa on Sunday and will host several tele-rallies.

— SITUATIONAL AWARENESS —

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—@alexbruesewitz: James Blair is a great guy and operative. We’re lucky to have him on team Trump!

—@TheRickWilson: The talk in Florida GOP circles over weak Republican early voting numbers is turning into a massive blame-storming exercise.

—@Juarez_Brock: I’ll admit Florida Democrats are turning out stronger than the last two cycles. Credit where it’s due. But hopium is a dangerous drug. Discounting the impending Florida Republican wave on Election Day is like doubting Tom Brady in his prime on a game-winning drive. It’s coming.

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—@JimRosicaFL: Congratulations to Carol @MarbinMiller on landing at @TheFloridaTrib as editor-at-large. “I’ll be joining a growing young staff of very talented journalists trying to create something special within a struggling industry,” she announced today. She adds: “It’s a player-coach gig, and my plan is to continue to report stories about Floridians at the margins – children, elders, people with disabilities – who suffer for lack of care or services.”

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— DAYS UNTIL —

General Election — 4; ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ premieres — 7; ‘Wild Horse Nine’ premieres — 7; Florida Automated Vehicles Summit — 12; ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ starring Johnny Depp premieres — 14; ‘Paper Tiger’ starring Adam Driver premieres — 14; Joe Biden’s memoir, ‘Promise Me, America’ is released — 18; New legislator training sessions — 18; Senate convenes for general organization and selection of officers — 18; ‘Madden’ premieres — 19; ‘I PLAY ROCKY’ premieres — 21; ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ premieres — 21; ‘Blade Runner 2099’ premieres on Prime Video — 26; ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,’ with Brad Pitt, directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino, premieres in IMAX — 26; Committee Week #1 — 31; ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ premieres — 49; ‘Dune: Part 3,’ directed by Denis Villeneuve, premieres — 49; ‘Six Kings Slam 2026’ begins — 58; Committee Week #2 — 66; Committee Week #3 — 73; ‘Ahsoka’ season 2 premieres — 82; College Football Playoff national championship game in Las Vegas — 87; Committee Week #4 — 94; The 2027 Florida State Fair begins — 97; ‘Remain,’ directed by M. Night Shyamalan, premieres — 98; Grammys — 100; Committee Week #5 — 101; Super Bowl LXI — 107; Committee Week #6 — 108; Opening day of the 2027 Regular Legislative Session — 123; Tampa Mayoral Election — 123; ‘The Thomas Crown Affair,’ directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan premieres — 126; Jacksonville First Election — 130; Oscars — 135; Miami Marlins Opening Day/Home Opener — vs. New York Mets — 146; Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day/Home Opener — vs. Baltimore Orioles — 146; Democratic Mayors Association 2027 annual summit in Miami begins — 166; Jacksonville General Election — 200; ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ premieres — 210; ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ premieres — 231; Citrus Series — Tampa Bay Rays at Miami Marlins — 259; ‘The Bluey Movie’ premieres — 280; Citrus Series — Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays — 315; ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ premieres — 413; 2028 South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary — 449; College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans — 451; 2028 Nevada Presidential Primary — 459; 2028 New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary — 466; 2028 New Mexico Democratic Presidential Primary — 473; ‘The Batman Part II’ premieres — 476; 2028 Michigan Democratic Presidential Primary — 480; 2028 Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary — 487; Oscars — 492; ‘X-Men’ premieres — 553; ‘Miami Vice ’85’ reboot premieres — 567; ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ premieres — 574; ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel with Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway premieres — 581; ‘Incredibles 3’ premieres — 595; 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Opening Ceremony — 623; ‘Ghost Rider’ premieres — 637; 2028 U.S. Presidential Election — 739; ‘Black Panther 3’ directed by Ryan Coogler premieres — 777; College Football Playoff national championship game in Tampa — 815; ‘Avatar 4’ premieres — 1,148; ‘Avatar 5’ premieres — 1,876.

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October 30 Prayer Pod

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – NIV

We all want to pray but sometimes we find it difficult to begin our prayer.  Many Pastors and Ministers suggest you begin your prayer by praying back God’s words from Scripture.

These daily prayer PODs are constructed to help you in your prayer life.

October 30
Pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Lord hear Your words: Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back. 

Lord hear my request: (Say your needs, wants, fears, thanksgivings) -In Jesus name I pray – Amen. 

READ THE NEW TESTAMENT IN A YEAR….
Today’s Reading for October 30 Hebrews 11:8-19 

To learn more about accepting 
Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior click here: SALVATION CONNECTION

 

  

 

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