Category Florida Democrats
School “choice” advocates continue to pour money into Democratic campaigns
We’ve spent a lot of time the past week discussing the dangerous school “choice” proposals making their way through the legislature this session. As the deliberations about legislation that would destroy Florida’s public schools continue we have continued to explore the operation behind the proponents of vouchers. The Miami Herald’s Kathleen McGrory has exposed a […]
On the passing of Reubin Askew
The greatest Governor of this state or perhaps any southern state has ever had passed in the early hours this morning. Florida became the envy of the region and nation largely due to the efforts of one man – Governor Reubin Askew. It would not be an exaggeration to call him the greatest to ever […]
David Jolly defeats Alex Sink – Ominous lessons for Democrats in CD-13 loss
Tuesday’s Special Election defeat for Democrat Alex Sink in Florida’s 13th Congressional District holds several lessons for the Democratic party going forward. Three weeks ago we were hearing about problems with the campaign which we highlighted in this article. That article got lots of push back from Democrats throughout the state, but as the election […]
Setting up for failure: The Florida Democratic Party and Alex Sink.
Well, another race and yet another Democratic loss. For years, one of the most popular quotes in Democratic circles has been “as soon as Bill Young retires or dies, Democrats will easily win that seat”. Well, that time has come and, as of 7:30 PM EDT, that time has passed. Democrats blow another opportunity at […]
Water issues will define 2014 session, both parties in Tallahassee
Oh, I know that in one’s youth that beauty, justice, truth / Seem to be what life is all about. But when the facts are faced, you realize that life is based / On water coming in and going out. “The Plumber is the Man” by Garrison Keillor Due to national attention regarding Florida’s choking waterways it’s now […]
Thursday Bookshelf – The New Deal and the birth of the modern liberal Democratic Party
Happy Days Are Here Again: The 1932 Democratic Convention, the Emergence of FDR–and How America Was Changed Forever and American Experience: FDR Being a Democrat today inevitably leads back to the New Deal and how the party structure in the United States essentially changed at that point in time. The definitive event was the 1932 Democratic National […]
Concerns about Alex Sink’s campaign growing
When Congressman Bill Young (R-Indian Rocks Beach) passed away in October his Congressional seat looked like a prime pick up opportunity for the Democrats. Young had been in public office for fifty years and in Congress since 1970. The former Appropriations Chairman was long been one of the more moderate Republicans in the Florida Delegation […]
Thursday Bookshelf: Claude Pepper, George Smathers, Ed Ball and the 1950 US Senate Democratic Primary
Review of Red Pepper and Gorgeous George: Claude Pepper’s Epic Defeat in the 1950 Democratic Primary (Florida Government and Politics) and Claude Pepper and Ed Ball: Politics, Purpose, and Power (Florida History and Culture) While most modern historians and political activists would point to November 7, 2000 as the most significant election in Florida’s history as far […]
Florida House Elections: Five steps towards solving the Democrats Insanity
Last week we discussed the failings of House Democrats in winning elections the past several cycles especially after the favorable 2012 redistricting under the “Fair Districts” map which put many House Republican incumbents suddenly into competitive districts. Today let’s look at how we would propose to make campaigns for the House more efficient and ultimately […]
Poll, redux: Is Sen. Nan Rich a viable candidate?
Back in November, we ran a poll asking whether former Senate Minority Leader Nan Rich is a viable candidate for Governor. 49% of you responded “No,” 42% said “She has the potential to go all the way” (i.e. win the general election), and 9% thought “She can beat Charlie Crist but would lose to Rick […]
The Florida Squeeze 