Monthly Archives: August 2014
Why Have Democratic Statewide Candidates Botched Public Money Opportunities?
Through the years, Republicans have vocally opposed public funding of campaigns at all levels. This year Rick Scott has opted not to abide by public financing limits and will spend as much as needed to retain his hold on the Governor’s seat while Democrat Charlie Crist agreed to take matching funds. No Republican statewide candidate […]
ANALYSIS: Congressional Districts Must Be Re-Drawn Before November
#Mappageddon is certainly deserved after Judge Lewis threw out all congressional Districts this morning and ordered new maps be redrawn. This is one of the biggest announcements in the history of Florida politics. The fallout could be huge for a variety of reasons. Above all, this is uncharted territory for all interested parties. I wrote […]
National Squeeze: Did President Obama Just Take The Fall For Bush’s War Crimes with “We Tortured Some Folks” Comment?
In case you missed it, President Obama gave a statement centered mostly on the economy. The subsequent press conference that followed, centered on the other major issues of day including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalation given the alleged kidnapping of an Israeli Defense Force (IDF) solider by Hamas and the apparent gradually increasing US-Russia tensions. Just […]
Southwest Airlines Dumps Sea World Sponsorship
If you’ve flown around the country in the last decade you have undoubtedly seen Shamu One (pictured) parked or taxiing on an airport runway. Or perhaps you have seen one of the other three Southwest planes painted in Sea World regalia. Sea World, which operates a large amusement park complex in Orlando has long been […]
Flashback Friday – Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Fort Lauderdale Strikers: The Florida Derby
This Saturday night the Fort Lauderdale Strikers will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies in what has long been among the premier rivalries in American soccer. I am honored to be the TV/Video play-by-play announcer for tomorrow night’s match at Fort Lauderdale’s Lockhart Stadium. I would encourage everyone in Southeast Florida to attend. The rivalry which […]
TFS Endorsement – Geraldine Thompson for State Senate District 12
Only one State Senate primary merits an endorsement write-up from TFS. That is the Orlando-based 12th District where Former Senator Gary Siplin is seeking a return to his old seat by challenging Senator Geraldine Thompson. Senator Geraldine Thompson was a strong progressive voice as a member of the Florida House of Representatives and that continued […]
The Florida Squeeze 