There has been talk for quite some time that Florida Governor Rick Scott will run for the U.S. Senate in 2018.

Well, a lot can happen in two years, including Nelson retiring, which has also been a rumor that has been circulating around  certain Democratic circles.

Scott has big money to spend on a Senate campaign, but Nelson doesn’t sound all that concerned, as he points to the latest public opinion polls that show he has a good favorability rating, whereas Scott’s rating lags behind his.

take our poll - story continues below

Do you think the 2nd Amendment will be destroyed by the Biden Administration?(2)

• Do you think the 2nd Amendment will be destroyed by the Biden Administration?  

• Do you think the 2nd Amendment will be destroyed by the Biden Administration?*
  • Yes.
  • Yes, but only parts.
  • Not a chance.
• Email*
• Phone
  This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Completing this poll grants you access to Shark Tank updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

“I’ve heard that talk, and I’m prepared,” he said. “You might want to check the polls … on the favorability rating of those who are privileged to hold public office in Florida.”

A Public Policy Polling poll in March found Nelson was “Florida’s most popular politician,” with 40 percent of voters approving of his job performance and 32 percent disapproving. Scott’s approval rating was underwater in that poll, with 38 percent approving of his job performance and 48 percent disapproving. A separate Associated Industries of Florida poll released this week found Nelson was viewed favorably by 40 percent of voters and unfavorably by 23 percent.-Politico

Democratic Reps Alan Grayson and Patrick Murphy are still at each others throats, while the Republicans, Representatives Ron DeSantis and David Jolly, Todd Wilcox, Carlos Beruff, and Lt. Gov Carlos Lopez-Cantera, are all trying to break away from the pack.