Category RPOF
The 1968 RNC and Miami riot
As we prepare for the GOP Presidential nominating process in 2024 to unfold, let’s look back on the 1968 Republican National Convention and related civil disturbances in Miami. These events have fallen into a bit of obscurity. It’s taken a back seat to the 1968 Chicago protests and violence during the Democratic Convention, but the […]
RPOF loyalty oath kerfuffle a big defeat for Governor DeSantis
Ron DeSantis acolytes who govern the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) had pushed a “loyalty oath” to force a candidate that seeks to be on the ballot as a GOPer in the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary to pledge to support the eventual party nominee. DeSantis’ supporters pushing this was a naked effort to knock Donald […]
The GOP Assault Weapon Pin/ Con Artist Caucus isn’t just George Santos – it includes a Floridian!
Great video from Blue Amp with Cliff Schecter.
Florida GOP 2000-2022
In this podcast, we discuss the history of the Florida GOP from 2000 to the present day. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App Store apps for free which enable you to subscribe and listen on your iPhone […]
The GOP in Florida – A history of the shift from moderation to authoritarianism – 1960’s until today.
Recording of our Twitter Space on the topic.
Florida Republicans then and now: the ideological change – tonight at 5pm ET
Tonight we’re doing a Twitter Space on the complete ideological shift of Florida Republicans, who were once considered a moderate party which was strong in suburbs and some urban areas. The 1990’s Florida GOP was generally viewed as more centrist than the national party. While elements of the shift rightward and toward culture wars and […]
While attacking China, LG Núñez makes the case that Florida should be China
A simple way to do this is to share my tweets on the subject:
#CPAC2021 Highlights: The illiberal, non-conservative right has a new ideology – Statist Nationalism
CPAC’s second full day has thus far followed up on the Friday lighting-rod speeches of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Missouri Senator Josh Hawley. The two potential leading contenders to take up ex-President Donald Trump’s mantle as leader of a new Republican Party laid out what the new GOP is about. Rep. Paul Gosar of […]
Why are GOP legislators rushing to move the Florida Presidential Primary?
Two words – Jeb Bush. On Monday, legislators rushed through the House Ethics and Elections Committee a measure that would move Florida’s Presidential Primary back to March 2016 from its current late January date. The Senate passed a similar measure quickly through committee. For years, the Florida Primary was a critical moment in the nomination […]
Governor Scott’s shallow inaugural appeal
Having been returned to office by Florida’s electorate despite failing to meaningfully grow Florida’s economy in his first term, Governor Rick Scott will appeal to residents to relocate to Florida. Since this Governor and his allies in the legislature proudly gutted the growth management laws that worked for 30 years, a potential influx in population […]
The Florida Squeeze 