Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
The Crist Files: The Crist Conundrum for Progressives
In the upcoming weeks and month TFS will look thoroughly at Charlie Crist’s record. The good, the bad, the ugly for progressives. We call it The Crist Files. While Senator Nan Rich has garnered much progressive support around the state, the establishment of the party including many self-described progressives seems committed to Charlie Crist. Many […]
Introducing the Crist Files
Beginning today, The Florida Squeeze will be looking at every aspect of former Governor Charlie Crist’s public record in order to better inform Floridians about the potential Democratic Gubernatorial nominee. We have come into possession of significant amounts of documentation related to Crist’s career as Governor, Attorney General and Education Commissioner. As we approach Crist’s […]
You Tube Video: Sorry Charlie, Tell me the Truth about Charlie Crist
From Sorry Charlie.com
RPOF Florida Democrats site a strong indictment of the FDP’s lack of planning
The RPOF is no doubt trolling with the part satirical, part attack site FloridaDems.com. As indignant as Democrats may feel about this site, the bottom line is that the Florida Democratic Party did this to themselves. This is an inherited mess that does not reflect on Chairwoman Allison Tant or the current communications team at […]
Wakulla’s DEC has enjoyed remarkable success that some fail to acknowledge
Jon Ausman the most enigmatic and controversial Democratic activist in the state is at it again. This time he is picking on the neighboring Wakulla County Democratic Party. Why? Ausman doesn’t want to contribute to an upcoming event the Wakulla DEC is hosting, lobbying Leon County Democrats to not buy seats. It’s not a neighborly […]
TFS Podcast: Bill Young passing, Amanda Murphy win, Cabinet races and more
In the latest TFS Podcast Kartik Krishnaiyer and Ryan Ray pay tribute to Congressman Bill Young, discuss Amanda Murphy’s big Special Election victory in HD-36 and breakdown the State Cabinet races including Attorney General where Democrat George Sheldon announced his candidacy on Monday.
Is the Orlando MLS stadium deal in trouble?
Facing a crucial vote tomorrow on the Orange County Commission, my sources are indicating Orlando City Soccer Club which received unanimous City Commission approval earlier in month is short the five votes necessary for passage. I do however think when push comes to shove the project will be approved. More on this from my Monday […]
Zest of the Day: George Sheldon runs for AG
My old friend and political mentor George Sheldon has announced his candidacy for Attorney General. Sheldon’s resume is one-of-a-kind making him a potential dream candidate for Florida Democrats. Story from the Tampa Bay Times.
In C.W. Bill Young and E. Clay Shaw Florida has lost two legends
Two of the legends of Florida politics have passed on in the last few weeks. Yesterday’s passing of Congressman Bill Young (R-Indian Rock Beach) came just weeks after his longtime colleague former Congressman E. Clay Shaw (R- Fort Lauderdale) passed on. Both were throwbacks to another era, when Republicans were fiscally responsible yet socially compassionate […]
Marco Rubio one of 18 Senators to vote “No” on Debt/Shutdown deal
Is anyone really surprised? Rubio was one of only 18 Senators to vote no today on the debt/shutdown deal. We’ll post the vote of House members from Florida after tonight’s vote.
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