Florida Gov. Rick Scott has argued that the Medicaid expansion is the right thing to do, morally and economically, placing him at odds with some right-leaning politicians in his state. (associated press)
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush waves as he is introduced to the crowd during inauguration ceremonies for Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, outside the Old Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
** FILE ** This June 28, 2012, file photo shows Florida Gov. Rick Scott in Tallahassee, Fla. From the South to the heartland, cracks are appearing in the once-solid wall of Republican resistance to President Barack Obama's health care law. One of the most visible opponents of Obama's overhaul, Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott, now says: "if I can get to yes, I want to get to yes." (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is a Republican lawmaker set to face a well-financed Democrat in a state President Obama has won twice. Democrats hope to use Mr. Obama’s health care law and Republican inflexibility to their advantage in upcoming elections. (Associated Press)
Tony Bennett, the Indiana schools chief ousted from office five weeks ago, was named Florida’s education commissioner Wednesday. Mr. Bennett was hailed by Florida Gov. Rick Scott for his “great track record of achievement in Indiana.” (Associated Press)
Tony Bennett, the Indiana schools chief ousted from office five weeks ago, was named Florida’s education commissioner Wednesday. Mr. Bennett was hailed by Florida Gov. Rick Scott for his “great track record of achievement in Indiana.” (Associated Press)
** FILE ** This June 28, 2012, file photo shows Florida Gov. Rick Scott in Tallahassee, Fla. From the South to the heartland, cracks are appearing in the once-solid wall of Republican resistance to President Barack Obama's health care law. One of the most visible opponents of Obama's overhaul, Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott, now says: "if I can get to yes, I want to get to yes." (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)
** FILE ** This June 28, 2012, file photo shows Florida Gov. Rick Scott in Tallahassee, Fla. From the South to the heartland, cracks are appearing in the once-solid wall of Republican resistance to President Barack Obama's health care law. One of the most visible opponents of Obama's overhaul, Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott, now says: "if I can get to yes, I want to get to yes." (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)
Illustration Gov. Rick Scott by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times
