Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Air Florida making a comeback? The need affordable jet service or High Speed Rail greater than ever.
I did a double take when I saw the above image on the internet yesterday. Air Florida, once the state’s “flag” carrier is attempting a comeback 30 years after going belly up. The return of Air Florida with its circa 1980 logo, if it really happens in 2015 s the above advertisement and […]
Flashback Friday: Florida and World War II
75 years ago this week, World War II began when Germany invaded Poland and the British and French declared war on the Germans. The United States would not become formally involved in the conflict until December 7, 1941 when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, but the USA was very involved in arming and financing the British […]
Orange County primary turnout increases thanks to local efforts
We spilled lots of proverbial ink on Orange County’s Vote Local effort including guest columns by Stephanie Porta and Debbie Simmons . The effort culminated with a remarkable increase in early and absentee turnout for the August 26th elections. Overall turnout increased by over 33%, while turnout among Democrats increased by 63%. This owes itself not […]
Why Charlie Crist’s poll numbers are no reason for panic
First an apology. I had intended to write this piece on Tuesday night, but the amount of time the George Sheldon Campaign is taking up for me delayed me by 36 hours in analyzing this poll. Much has been made of the Tampa Bay Times/Bay News 9/ UF Graham Center poll that was released the […]
Thursday Bookshelf: Government in the Sunshine State
Few Floridians know the state as well as UF Professor David Colburn and FSU Professor Lance deHaven-Smith. In 1999, Republicans took complete control of state government for the first time since the Reconstruction era- that same year during Legislative Session Government in the Sunshine State: Florida Since Statehood was released and delivered to every Legislative […]
New TB Times/Bay News 9/Graham Center Poll Shows Growing Scott Lead
We will wait until seeing the detailed results to comment on methodology and analyze the results but the much anticipated poll has been released, showing Scott leading Crist and Wylie by a spread of 41-36-6. This continues a trend in recent polls that has shown a growing lead for Governor Scott.
Medium Sized Counties Represent Opportunities for Democrats
In the past few days my colleagues Katy Burnett and Justin Snyder have both thrown out theories for what Charlie Crist must do to win this gubernatorial election. Katy believes that Crist must work hard in smaller counties, especially those where Nan Rich perceived by many as a left-wing Broward County Democrat oddly performed well […]
Flashback Friday: When Crist and Sheldon faced off in 2000
Disclaimer: Kartik Krishnaiyer is currently serving as the Deputy Campaign Manager for George Sheldon’s Attorney General Campaign and will not be discussing this campaign on TFS. This is a historical piece looking at Mr. Sheldon’s previous statewide campaign. Yesterday, as I attended the well executed “unity rallies” the Florida Democratic Party put together I could […]
St. Pete Polls getting things right
We’ve previously been critical of aspects of the polling business on this site, including the work of St. Pete Polls. However, in the most recent high-profile Florida elections, the March Special Election in Congressional District 13 and the Democratic Primaries for Governor and Attorney General, St Pete Polls were almost spot on. Polling is a fluid […]
Women’s Equality Day and Election Day roll nicely into one
Today is Women’s Equality Day number 94. As I am sure all our readers are aware it was this day in 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was officially certified. Since 1971 when the iconic New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug first introduced legislation, this date has been proclaimed Women’s Equality Day. By […]
The Florida Squeeze 