Category Rick Scott
Snyder’s Take: The Future Is Now
Don’t get it twisted. The ousting of Minority Leader Daryl Rouson and the subsequent election of Progressive Champion Mark Pafford to the same position is huge news. No. It’s a BFD. It proves what many of us have already known: the progressive movement in Florida is spreading statewide like a central Florida dry season brush […]
Zest of the Day: Governor Rick Scott calls for more tax cuts
Like a broken record or a well trained parrot, the modern Republican party has a default button that screams TAX CUTS anytime economic policy comes up. More from the AP.
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: Gambling footprint expanding in Florida under Gov. Rick Scott
Great article from Mary Ellen Klas. I wonder what Christian Conservatives think about this.
Voting Rights Act decision helps messaging for Charlie Crist in potential battle with Rick Scott
Yesterday’s appalling Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could become a major campaign issue in a potential battle between Governor Rick Scott, who based on yesterday’s statement plans to emulate the behavior of other southern governors on this issue and Charlie Crist, whose two decade Civil Rights record is nearly flawless. […]
Zest of the Day: Have Floridians Become Straight Ticket Voters?
Interesting analysis from Dave Trotter at “How the World Votes.” He hits some important voting trends in the state but also seems to ignore some other mitigating factors. Still a highly recommended read. I have noted more and more straight ticket voting in Florida since let’s say since the 1988 Election where George Bush got […]
Zest of the Day: Florida unveils deals at Paris Air Show
An odd place for Governor Rick Scott to pop up at taxpayers expense. Wonder if Florida’s Governor is going to order some Airbus jets to fly around in while he is at it. Story here.
Zest of the Day: Sen prez Gaetz worries about Rick Scott hurting other Republicans
The story from Adam Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.
Zest of the Day: Deal dies to build Amazon Warehouse in Florida over sales taxes
From the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
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 […]
The Florida Squeeze 