Monthly Archives: June 2013
Marco Rubio facing right-wing wrath; Can he survive politically? YES
Marco Rubio has experienced the vile hatred from former and perhaps future allies this week, ranging from the likes of Ann Coulter to Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) who could play kingmaker in the 2016 Iowa Caucus with true believers. Conservative activists are an interesting bunch. You can have the single most conservative voting record in […]
Zest of the Day: Florida’s Unemployment rate drops again
More good news for the state as unemployment dropped again this month. More from the TB Times.
Kurly’s Kommentary – Immigration reform: It remains to be seen if Marco Rubio and smart, rational political behavior prevail
by Steven Kurlander It’s startling what a difference a few days or months and a controversial issue can make in making or breaking a presidential contender, or even a politician at any level of government. Just look at the recent tumble of Senator Marco Rubio of Florida from the heights of shimmering popularity among the […]
Alex Sink’s comments about Charlie Crist strike a chord with Democratic activists
Alex Sink’s much talked about comments to the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday were well-timed given the growing resentment of Charlie Crist’s seemingly inevitable candidacy among Democratic activists. Reaction from the Jefferson-Jackson dinner among activists has been one of consternation as party elites push Crist’s possible candidacy. It is worth noting that Senator Nan Rich […]
Zest of the Day: Florida unveils deals at Paris Air Show
An odd place for Governor Rick Scott to pop up at taxpayers expense. Wonder if Florida’s Governor is going to order some Airbus jets to fly around in while he is at it. Story here.
Flashback: 2009 Lakeland Ledger article: Crist Lays Out His Conservative Credits
Less than four years ago, Governor Charlie Crist described himself “”When I was in the state Senate I was nicknamed ‘Chain Gang Charlie.’ It’s hard to get right of that,” he told the Ledger. Full article here. I stumbled upon this article while searching for articles about a completely different, non-political Polk County topic from […]
Zest of the Day: Florida talent pool too lightweight
Great editorial from Florida Trend.
Throwback Tuesday: Ah Tampa
I originally penned this piece for The Political Hurricane last year at the start of the GOP National Convention. TFS is re-running the piece today for Throwback Tuesday. — I can think of few places better to hold a political convention than Tampa. On that score the Republicans have won this year’s battle, as the […]
Zest of the Day: Harris announces $92M contract with Middle Eastern nation
Good news for one of Florida’s leading companies…from the Florida Today.
The Florida Squeeze 