Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Why is the Tampa/St Petersburg Media Market the most pro-Trump large market in the country
It’s the exurbs stupid (among other things)
Why do so many “progressives” like Donald Trump?
Many who were part of the progressive movement at one time have turned into a mode where they hate the Democrats – some are even backing Donald Trump in 2024. Why? Besides the obvious horseshoe theory which would put left-wing populism closer to right-wing populism than to center-left liberalism, there are other reasons we explain […]
New Florida election podcast coming soon
First off an apology to readers – I’m VERY late wading into the political season this year due to extensive professional commitments and family health considerations which don’t relate to this site or electoral politics. But we’re hoping to make that up to readers and followers for the home stretch. In addition to the new […]
Why Democrats lose: It’s the exurbs stupid, Part I
Democrats have become sure fire losers in Florida turning a purple state into a deep red one. How did this happen? We discuss this in a new series.
Savannas Preserve State Park: Gopher Tortoise Trail
The Gopher Tortoise Trail at Savannas Preserve State Park
It’s the exurbs stupid! That’s why Democrats lose!
Soon we will begin a new video series discussing why Florida is so Republican today, unlike just 12 years ago.
Is DeSantis correct? Only woke Democrats own EV’s?
We try to explain why Ron DeSantis won’t take money for EV chargers from the federal government and why he’s fundamentally different than other Florida Republicans.
The legislative impact of George Smathers
On this week’s Florida History Podcast we were joined by MSNBC Contributor Fernand Amandi to talk about the legislative impact of Senator George Smathers who represented Florida in the US Senate from 1951 to 1968. His closeness to power is something no other Floridian has achieved – before or since. You can listen to the […]
The Florida Squeeze 