Monthly Archives: January 2023
Matt Gaetz letter to House Architect and reflections on his power play
When I have said repeatedly I consider Matt Gaetz the second most powerful public official in Florida (behind Governor DeSantis), I usually get mocked especially by Democratic activists who call him a sex addict or something else not so flattering. Like so many other examples the last few years, I am not complimenting Gaetz whom […]
The Early Days of the Florida Turnpike
On this past week’s Florida History Podcast, we discussed the early days of the Florida Turnpike, its conception, construction and the political fights over not only its creation but its route. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App […]
Are “DeSantis Democrats” the new “swing”voters as part of a realignment in 2023 and beyond?
Preface: I don’t know the answer, I am just posing a question here. We’ve spent a lot of time on this site talking about the death of “swing” voters and how elections are now effectively turnout wars. That remains basically true, but as we discussed last week, specific issues like student loan forgiveness can swing […]
Remembering Rosewood- 100 years later
Listen back to our podcast on the Rosewood Massacre, as today is the 100th Anniversary of Rosewood, a day of infamy in Florida’s history. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App Store apps for free which enable you […]
TFS @ 10
Happy New Year to our loyal readers! This month, The Florida Squeeze turns 10 years old. Throughout 2023, we’ll open up our archives and put a new spin some of our old articles and commentary. Keep an eye out for these archives all year long.
The Florida Squeeze 