Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Flashback Friday: The End of the Civil War in Florida
This week marked the 150th Anniversary of the end of major hostilities in the Civil War. Throughout much of the war, union forces occupied Pensacola and Key West the two most strategic locations in the state. But the capital, Tallahassee which was the size of a large village at the time was never captured and […]
Is Patrick Murphy’s “base” really secure against Jeff Atwater?
In the last few weeks we have been told Patrick Murphy is the most electable Democrat who could be potentially running for US Senate. As we have outlined before, much of this reasoning is based on outdated theories about “moderates” and the need to appeal to “mainstream” voters. However, it must be conceded that the […]
Could Scott Maddox become the Florida Democrats “Comeback Kid?”
With Florida Democrats desperate for any kind of real statewide candidate after years of hand clenching mixed with various desperate schemes, perhaps looking backwards is in order. But instead of promoting a true retread as Democrats in the state have done, it appears Scott Maddox once Mayor of Tallahassee and FDP Chair is emerging once […]
Annette Taddeo – 4th time a charm?
Some people simply cannot stop running for office even when wildly unsuccessful. Annette Taddeo, who has proven to be a polarizing figure in Miami-Dade County Democratic politics has stepped forward and announced a second run for Congress (This time in FL-26 instead of the old FL-18) and a fourth attempt at winning public office in […]
Monday Musings: Rubio, Iran & presidential politics, A new “iron lady”, Civil War anniversay, Legislative Session and Money, record soccer attendances in Florida
Marco Rubio is among the majority of US Senators skeptical of the Iran Nuclear Deal negotiated by Secretary of State John Kerry and the Obama Administration. Despite Florida’s Junior Senator making error after error in his understanding of foreign policy, this position might actually gain him some traction nationally. When the issue comes to the […]
Flashback Friday: Did the Civil War actually start in Florida?
As we approach the 150th Anniversary of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, it will once again be prominently mentioned that the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. While no doubt the hostilities and all-out war that followed make Fort Sumter a seminal event, the […]
It is time for Florida Democrats to be true progressives – explaining why “moderates” control much of the party
April fools jokes about Jeb Bush aside, we at TFS pride ourselves on being a voice for true liberalism within the ranks of Florida Democrats. We have been struck here by the insistence by many insiders that the party’s messaging become more moderate. During the last four months, many leading Democrats in Florida have openly talked […]
Kartik Krishnaiyer to start Democrats for Jeb!
As most of our readers know well, I take pride in all things Florida. Today, our state and the people of the nation are faced with a momentous prospect. Our former Governor Jeb Bush has an opportunity to be the first Floridian ever to occupy the White House. After much reflection, I have decided not […]
Sleepwalking through winter – A Fort Lauderdale Strikers update
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers winter of discontent has given way a spring of eternal hope. New Strikers Managing Partner Ricardo Geromel who seemed too young and naive for the job just six weeks ago suddenly looks like a dynamo whose management credentials are beyond question. What happened to turn the fortunes of the organization so […]
LEAD Task Force update
Word has leaked through various channels that the much talked about and largely maligned LEAD Task Force will issue a report in early April. On the surface this would be encouraging although as my colleague Katy Burnett likes to point out, even early April gives the Republicans a five month head start for the 2016 […]
The Florida Squeeze 