Monthly Archives: August 2018
Leading progressives have thrown in with Andrew Gillum – it’s a horrible mistake
Progressive groups in Florida and from out-of-state have spent millions in the last few weeks to prop up the Gubernatorial candidacy of Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. During this campaign, Gillum has strongly articulated progressive principles (except on the death penalty where his position is wishy-washy at best) and would be the state’s first African-American Governor […]
Local Race Endorsements for August
We have a few local races we’re recommending candidates for in the August primary. They are listed below: Patricia Rumph – Orange County Commission District 2 Nicollete Springer – Orange County Commission District 4 Robin Harris – Orange County Commission District 6 Beam Furr – Broward County Commission District 6 Nora Rupert – Broward […]
State Senate & House August Endorsements
STATE SENATE Gary Farmer in SD 34 Farmer, one of the leading progressives in the legislature has been challenged in the primary by former State Representative Jim Waldman, whom Farmer defeated two years ago in a primary. Waldman’s record as House member was questionable. Jason Pizzo in SD 38 Pizzo has a great resume but […]
George Sheldon’s passing a loss of for all of us particularly me
George Sheldon was a special individual – a throwback who linked and transcended the generations. A thinker, a progressive a compassionate man who had such a yearning for public service he dedicated his entire life from University onward – 50 years to serving this state and nation. He also more than any single individual can […]
Democratic Congressional Primary Endorsements
Unfortunately, from our perspective we have a host of uninspiring Congressional races. We have opted to pass on most of the primary races, including CD-5, the most watched Democratic congressional primary in the state,. ________________________________ In the hotly-contested primary in CD-5 between Alvin Brown and Al Lawson we have two career moderates talking progressive. While […]
TFS August Endorsements: Governor and Cabinet
Over the next few days we’ll be rolling out our endorsements for Democratic primaries and non-partisan offices on the August 28 ballot. We’ll start with the Governor and Cabinet. In the next few days we will also release our recommendations for Congress and State Legislature as well as selected local races. We do not intent […]
Bill Nelson and Russia: The Senator has lost his sense of what drives the Florida electorate
I’ve been watching with some amusement from half a world away, Senator Bill Nelson obsession with Russia which mirrors the types of conspiracy-laden conversations that take place on CNN panels. Nelson’s obsession this week with all things Russia while he continues to trail Governor Rick Scott in what is supposed to the a Democratic wave […]
Florida Progressives need to vote values not party – history informs of us why
As we approach another party primary which has been divisive, the calls for unity and coming together are as loud and nauseating as ever. As a longtime active Democrat in Florida, I’ve sacrificed principle and my values before to back deeply-flawed candidates who were nominated. In retrospect, doing this did nothing but further solidify a […]
For Florida Democrats historical context is lacking. Why Levine and Gillum on paper aren’t as flawed as assumed.
Having lost 17 of the last 18 elections for Governor and the statewide Cabinet, you would think Florida’s Democrats would be looking for new blood, new ideas and fresh energy. But the establishment of the party loves to double down on tired old thinking and lazy stereotypes. They also love to maintain power at all […]
The Florida Squeeze 