Debbie Mucarsel-Powell blames Rick Scott for Florida’s inflation rate

A Democrat looking to challenge Rick Scott in November says his term as governor that ended in 2018 is the reason for high prices in the Sunshine State.

“Floridians are fed up with extremism, fed up with division, fed up with chaos and facing an affordability crisis. We have the highest rate of inflation here in the state of Florida than anywhere else in the country because of Rick Scott’s failed policies that started when he was governor,” he claimed. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell during an appearance on Sasha’s sight.

It is debatable whether Florida has the “highest rate of inflation” in the United States. Moody’s Analytics claims Florida has the fifth highest inflation rate behind California, Alabama, Washington and Tennessee.

“For example, more people moving in has put upward pressure on house prices,” Moody’s regional economist said. Adam Kamins TO Fox 13 in Tampa. “That upward pressure exists everywhere, but it was significantly stronger in Florida.”

Of course, the recent wave of migration has occurred under the governor’s watch. Ron DeSantiswith people moving to Florida amid tighter COVID-19 restrictions in other states.

Mucarsel-Powell pledged, if elected to the Senate lower costs for Florida families.

Among the political solutions are some that may seem unusual in a Senate race, including a vow to fight “corporate consolidation of the big grocery chains,” following in the footsteps of senators who oppose a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.

The Democrat also vowed to fight “gouging” and price-fixing schemes from “big oil” while working to contain drug costs, as well as increase tenant protections and fight hedge funds. as they continue to create competition for individual home buyers. market.

In a response to Mucarsel-Powell’s claims, Scott’s Senate office notes that she has warned about the impact of inflation for years, arguing since 2019 that rising costs for consumers are linked to the national debt.

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