Category Local Government
PolitiFact rates FDP claim “false. ” Really?
I applaud the Florida Democratic Party for finally making the subject of cronyism and corruption in Florida an issue in statewide politics. For years, I have begged Democrats to make this the central issue of our state. A state where the GOP’s Soviet-styled control of every arm of state government. PolitiFact focuses on the claims […]
Zest of the Day: South Floridians are most ‘underbanked’ in the U.S.
Fascinating revelations here.
Allen West Comeback?
Rick Scott recently said Allen West would be a good pick for Lieutenant Governor. Seriously. This news would be welcomed by the media, for which West is a treasure trove of memorable quotes. We all remember his comments about his colleagues being members of the Communist Party. And his never ending racist wind ups against […]
Zest of the Day: Inland Towns Losing Population
From the Florida Times-Union.
Zest of the Day: Palm Beach Post Editorial on FAU Stadium Deal
Great editorial from the always outstanding PB Post Editorial Board. As an FYI, PB Post Political Reporter George Bennett has tweeted the following so expect more FAU news from the Post. George Bennett @gbennettpost FAU instructor Deandre Poole talking to Palm Beach Post editorial board about step-on-‘Jesus’ controversy. UPDATED: RT @gbennettpost: Poole: “I do feel […]
Broward Democrats Fight Amongst Themselves – Why Stacy Ritter is Right
Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter rarely avoids clever sound bites and controversy. This time Ritter took dead aim at two southeast Florida Democratic institutions US Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel. The two congressional members toured the runway enhancement/expansion at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport on Monday and talked about their support of the progress […]
Heard it Through The Groves: Some Investors Feel Office Depot Needs to Remake Image
Editors Note: Heard it Through The Groves is a section of the Florida Squeeze strictly for rumors and gossip. We require two sources to verify information before we publish it but these are NOT news stories but simply rumors. We urge our readers to treat rumors with a pinch of skepticism as we do. Earlier […]
Zest of the Day: More Trouble For Palm Beach Dems
More bad publicity for the Palm Beach County Democratic Party from the conservative website BIZPAC Review.
Zest of The Day: A Battle Rages in Wellington
If you a re a conservative or have a conservative viewpoint BIZPAC Review is a must read. Today they have an outstanding piece on the Wellington City Elections and what is at stake.
Kurly’s Kommentary: Arrested political development and forgiveness in Delray Beach
Editors Note: Each Thursday the Florida Squeeze will feature the latest from Steven Kurlander an accomplished writer and political operative. Kurlander’s perspective is different than the other writers at our site as much of his political work has been with Republicans and he currently resides in New York. Kurlander’s columns were until recently featured in […]
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