“I recently saw the most disgusting political ad I have ever seen. It was Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s ad depicting Senator Rick Scott as a very large python. They actually transferred Senator Scott’s image on the head of the snake. Rick Scott has served Florida as governor and now US Senator and is seeking re-election. I don’t know the man but I do know that he has served honorably whether or not you agree with him. He is a father and grandfather and I respect his service. Anyone who makes a decision to publish an ad like that is not deserving of public office. It is a clear representation of their judgement. Can you imagine the impact on his children and grandchildren if they see that ad. There is a limit to sleazy politics – this was way beyond sleazy – this was inhuman and unacceptable. If you see it, you cannot vote for the sponsor who put her name on it. Unbelievable! My two cents,” wrote Village of La Reynalda resident Robert Nyce in a letter to the editor at Villages-News.

Look, we’ll just leave it alone whether or not this guy’s pretending to be offended because the ad is actually effective. It’s obvious enough. What we really want to address is this: Rick Scott looks like a reptile and has a very reptilian personality. It’s just his brand and it’s even sort of an asset in a state filled with deadly reptiles. Why’s this dude gotta get all worked up over it?

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Wow… That’s, uh… disquieting… Yeah you know what maybe Señor Nyce was offended because it was effective AND because it’s horrible to look at. Very on brand for Rick Scott.