Florida Rep. Darren Soto’s ‘notorious libido’ subject of prank by state House colleagues
Darren Soto’s (D-FL) apparently “notorious libido” while a member of the Florida legislature forced his colleagues to rein in his sex drive through a prank on the House floor. The episode is receiving renewed attention as Soto faces a difficult reelection path in central Florida after state lawmakers redrew his district to favor Republicans. Recommended Stories 20 Republicans buck leadership to pass labor regulations bill Cornyn won’t campaign for Paxton in Texas Senate race against Talarico Can Bernie Sanders conquer Maine?
- ▪Darren Soto’s (D-FL) apparently “notorious libido” while a member of the Florida legislature forced his colleagues to rein in his sex drive through a prank on the House floor.
- ▪The episode is receiving renewed attention as Soto faces a difficult reelection path in central Florida after state lawmakers redrew his district to favor Republicans.
- ▪Recommended Stories 20 Republicans buck leadership to pass labor regulations bill Cornyn won’t campaign for Paxton in Texas Senate race against Talarico Can Bernie Sanders conquer Maine?
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Rep. Darren Soto’s (D-FL) apparently “notorious libido” while a member of the Florida legislature forced his colleagues to rein in his sex drive through a prank on the House floor. The episode is receiving renewed attention as Soto faces a difficult reelection path in central Florida after state lawmakers redrew his district to favor Republicans. Recommended Stories 20 Republicans buck leadership to pass labor regulations bill Cornyn won’t campaign for Paxton in Texas Senate race against Talarico Can Bernie Sanders conquer Maine? National Republicans previously viewed Soto as a target after President Donald Trump made inroads in the old district in 2024. Trump lost the seat by 3.5 points that year after losing the seat by more than 17 points in 2020.
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