Tag Archives: Florida politics
I-95 corridor north of Jupiter could be key for Democrats in 2020
After the 2014 elections a narrative was churned out that Democrats could have won the statewide election by focusing on the I-10 corridor. I countered on these pages claiming the I-75 corridor was more important, something I continue to believe as Democratic fortunes in statewide races have continued to underwhelm. However, little or no time […]
The Golden Age of Florida Politics
In this week’s edition of The Florida History Podcast we discuss the Golden Age of Florida Politics. Co-host Robert Buccellato penned a wonderful narrative about the era three years ago on this site. The 1970’s were a unique time in the history of our state as a generation of civic-minded leaders emerged from the dark […]
Thursday Bookshelf: A Most Disorderly Court: Scandal and Reform in the Florida Judiciary
A Most Disorderly Court: Scandal and Reform in the Florida Judiciary (Florida History and Culture) by Martin Dyckman is yet another important time piece by the former St Petersburg Times Associate Editor. Dyckman’s knowledge of the 1970’s Florida political landscape is second to none among reporters and having covered the events closely, he was able to […]
Changes at the Florida Squeeze for 2015
Our readers have probably noticed changes here the last few weeks. We’ve changed our look to allow for more images and easier browsing for recent articles. We’ve added more non-political content which is Florida-related while we have continued our long-standing analysis of developments in Florida politics and government.
On the passing of Tom Slade
One of the most influential people in Florida’s last half century of politics passed away on Monday. Tom Slade, more than any other single man is responsible for the political climate Floridians live in today. The lasting and permanent Republican majorities in the state of Florida were built largely by him, with deputies implementing his […]
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