Asked how Scott would be more independent of Republican leadership in the Senate than Nelson has been of Democrats, Scott campaign spokesperson Chris Hartline said Scott “supports policies that are good for Florida, and he opposes policies that are bad for Florida. Period. On multiple occasions during his eight years as governor, he has clashed with members of his own party and been an independent voice for what he believes in. Bill Nelson, on the other hand, has to ask for Chuck Schumer's permission to use the bathroom.”