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A Different Rick Scott Takes Oath of Office

January 6th, 2015 by Mike Vasilinda

Rick Scott was not the same man who took the oath of office four years ago.  He was less strident. More conciliatory. He had a more focused agenda and was personally more comfortable with the role of Governor.

Governor Rick Scott today became only the second Republican to be a two term Governor. An estimated one thousand plus people watched Scott take the oath of office at high noon on the Capitol steps. Scott made it clear his second term will be a continuing quest for jobs.

“I Rick Scott do solemnly swear” repeated Scott as he was administered the oath of office by Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga.

Inaugurations are a new beginning.  A time of Hope.  A time to honor those who have served.

In a brief 19 minute address, Rick Scott claimed victory in his quest to create 7 hundred thousand jobs promised to continue the fight “Until the last day I serve as your Governor.”

The second term Governor also said he wold travel the nation in his quest for more jobs. “I have a message today for the people in New York, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania and other states: Move to Florida” said Scott.

Scott also promised  tax cuts, increased education funding and money for the environment.

Reporters were told early today that Rick Scott would not be speaking with the media. Aides say the words from the podium speak for themselves.”

USF Political scientist Susan MacManus believes Scott’s inauguration puts a close on the brutal 2014 election. “Many people here were the ones who helped him get elected, and they had one eye on the stage and they were really happy that the election was over and that the outcome was what it was, but they’re also looking ahead to 2016.”

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Texas’s Rick Perry sat on the dais. Both disavowed any political motives for being in the state. Christie responded to the question about his political future with a quote about the weather “It’s great to be in a place where it’s 15 degrees and snowing today which is what its doing in New Jersey.”

Words that only reinforce Scott’s pitch to outsiders.

Scott laid out broad, 30 thousand foot ideas today…the rubber will hit the road later this month when he unveils his budget proposal.

 

 

 

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