Monthly Archives: November 2015
United Airlines and Azul launch partnership on Florida-Brazil flights
Last week, United Airlines and Azul, the shirt sponsor for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers began implementing codesharing agreement. This means Florida residents can book via United Airlines flights to Brazil from Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. Azul passengers will also be able to connect directly on an Azul ticket via Orlando onward to Newark and via Fort […]
Jeb! media narratives ignore reality of his temperament and Florida legacy
The words “statesman,” “wonk,” “adult,” and “winner,” were attributed to Jeb! Bush early in his Presidential campaign. Yet none of these simple narratives of a candidate many in the media seemingly were trying to will to the GOP nomination are the total reality of the Bush legacy here in Florida. Jeb Bush is a typical […]
TFS Radio EP 3: Jeb Bush sinking without a trace, FDP Convention, Special Session, Local Elections
Episode 3 of TFS Radio with Kartik Krishnaiyer and Brook Hines will air tonight LIVE at 7:30 PM on Rabble.TV. Tonight we will discuss: Jeb Bush’s sinking poll numbers The Florida Democratic Party Convention Special Session on Redistricting Local Elections TFS Radio is a collaborative effort of The Florida Squeeze and Rabble TV. Via our partner […]
The failure of the #oneyearplan – Tampa Bay area soccer supporters and the Rowdies’ values (Part I)
Controversial Tampa Bay Rowdies owner Bill Edwards coined the term “oneyearplan” in a largely impromptu August interview to justify the sacking of popular Head Coach Thomas Rongen and club President Farrukh Quraishi. Edwards, whose business dealings have been the subject of much controversy, remarked that he had hoped to win the NASL title this season. At […]
Florida’s Dem leaders just aren’t that into us
In two weeks, the Republican Party of Florida will hold their state convention, and 12 of their 15 Presidential candidates will be attending. This weekend, the unfortunately under-loved Democratic State Convention came and went, and you were lucky if you got a selfie with Alan Grayson. That’s not intended to throw shade on The Notorious […]
It’s Time to Talk Candidate Recruitment – Part Two
We talk a lot on this blog about building a bench, so for the weekend of convention it seems fitting that we try to focus the discussion candidate recruitment. The future success of the Florida Democratic Party depends on drastic changes in the way that they draft, mentor, and train candidates, so it seems logical […]
Fort Lauderdale win in Jacksonville eliminates Tampa Bay from the postseason
The Jacksonville Armada FC has been an off-the-field model of how to launch an expansion club in NASL. From superior marketing to outstanding market-wide branding the Armada have been a hit. However, on-the-field the squad has lagged behind in-state NASL rivals Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale both of whom entered the final weekend of the […]
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