Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschOctober 31, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Joe Henderson, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Happy Halloween, Sunburn readers. In case you missed it, here is Ella Joyce’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Display for 2018. — President Donald Trump will bring his “Scare The Dickens Out Of Everyone Tour” […]

Guest AuthorOctober 31, 2018

The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is urging a no vote on Amendment 3. A no vote stops big business interests from weakening our representative form of government for the purposes of tipping scales toward deep-pocketed corporations. As they say, follow the money: Businesses such as the Seminole Tribe and Disney have poured more […]

Guest AuthorOctober 30, 2018

Many of us are concerned for the future of our republic. American politics has devolved into a divisive, hyperpartisan battle in which we spend more time launching personal attacks than focusing on solutions that make a real, positive impact in our lives and communities. Better and smarter governance requires putting truth at the forefront. The […]

Peter SchorschOctober 30, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Democratic Attorney Generals Association (DAGA) is using HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” in its latest fundraising email. This Sunday’s episode featured a segment on “state attorneys general,” highlighting “just how important Attorneys General races are to protecting […]

Guest AuthorOctober 30, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for restraint in amending Florida’s Constitution. We believe our constitution should only be amended in rare and extraordinary circumstances. Amendment 3, which would require voter approval of future gambling expansion, meets that threshold. Keep in mind, Florida is creating 1 out of 11 new jobs in America. […]

guestOctober 30, 2018

This year’s ballot is full of proposed Constitutional amendments — some arguably good, and some bad. A contender for the worst among the bunch: Amendment 3. It is very misleading, and we urge voters not to be fooled. Upon casual inspection, Amendment 3 does not seem terrible. It purports to let voters decide whether the […]

Guest AuthorOctober 30, 2018

On Election Day, Florida voters will have the opportunity to vote on several constitutional amendments included on the general election ballot. Among the proposals is Amendment 7. This amendment, like several others voters will consider in just a few weeks, combines matters that share a common thread – in this case, higher education. Most important […]

Guest AuthorOctober 30, 2018

This election cycle has been wrought with misinformation regarding Florida’s correctional institutions which are managed by private-sector service providers, specifically The GEO Group (GEO). For some politicians, these attacks have become nothing more than oft-repeated talking points without merit, truth or facts to back it up. While it may score political points with some voters […]

Peter SchorschOctober 30, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Florida Democrats may not get their full wish list this year, but a new poll from the University of North Florida gives the party a ray of hope that they can go […]

Joe HendersonOctober 29, 2018

Marco Rubio uses Twitter in the opposite way of the Twit Master himself, President Donald Trump. Florida’s junior U.S. Senator tends to quote Bible verses and tries to offer reasoned slants on current events – although, I guess, anything looks “reasoned” when weighed against the non-stop jabbering that emanates from the White House. But I […]

Emails & Opinions
UF interim President Kent Fuchs delivers the first of 28 commencement addresses at the University of Florida's MBA graduation on April 18., 2021. (University of Florida/Fresh Take Florida)

Sunburn for 10.31.18 — Happy Halloween!

Florida State Hispanic Chamber recommends voting no on Amendment 3

James Grant: For the good of America, let Robert Mueller get to the truth

Last Call for 10.30.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Mark Wilson: Florida’s future is worth protecting; yes on Amendment 3

Jamie Shelton: Amendment 3 is a shameless attempt to dupe voters

Michael Brawer: Vote yes on Amendment 7 for Florida State Colleges

David Donahue: Misinformation about contractor-managed correctional facilities prevalent during election cycle

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.30.18

Joe Henderson: Marco Rubio tweet about anger misses the point