Category Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist For Governor (Again)?: A History of Populism in Florida
As Charlie Crist weighs another run for Governor, now as a Democrat and Rick Scott changes his positions out of political convenience, let’s take a look back at some of the other populists that have run for or obtained the Governorship in this state. Note that I distinguish populism from mainstream political philosophy by noting […]
Uncovered: Harry Sargeant’s Political Donations Between 2000 and 2008
Our crack research team has uncovered the numerous federal and state of Florida donations by Harry Sargeant III the subject of today’s excellent Lucy Morgan piece in the Tampa Bay Times. Our chart includes all donations made between 2000 and 2008 to either federal of state of Florida races. We have not researched donations by […]
Zest of the Day: TB Times, Who is Harry Sargeant?
Last month I reported on The Political Hurricane about accused war profiteer Harry Sargeant and his role in the Jim Greer trial. This morning the Tampa Bay Times’ legendary Lucy Morgan has a profile of the man whose activities have had a huge impact on Florida political life recently.
School “Choice” Part I : The Agenda and History Behind Vouchers
Editors Note: Today we begin a three part series on School “Choice” legislation. This week Senate Democrats all but conceded defeat in the fight to stop the infamous “Parent trigger” bill since the dynamics of the Senate have changed with moderate, free thinking Republicans replaced Jeb Bush left the Governor’s office over six years ago, […]
The Florida Squeeze 