Anne GeggisNovember 11, 2022
8min0
The allegation was part of a rambling diatribe taking aim at Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Tag: 2018 Florida governor’s raceCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Anne GeggisNovember 11, 2022
Steve SchaleNovember 4, 2018
11min365
As a longtime hack, I always saw “falling back” as a biennial opportunity to get an extra hour of sleep. But that is probably where the upside of going back to standard time ends. If I ever run for President, Make Evenings Light Again will be a key part of my platform. Florida Man and […]
Guest AuthorSeptember 7, 2018
9min427
The Florida Governor’s race kicked off last week with a tweet and a race to the bottom. The morning after the primary, President Donald Trump slammed democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum as the “failed socialist mayor” of Tallahassee. Then, GOP nominee Ron DeSantis went on national television and warned that, if elected, his opponent could […]
Joe HendersonJuly 17, 2018
5min261
I wonder if GOP gubernatorial candidates Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis are feeling a little queasy. It was a quite the global spectacle Monday, watching President Donald Trump all but genuflect to Russian “President” Vladimir Putin, but it had to be worse for Putnam and DeSantis right here in our little corner of the planet. Both […]
Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018
5min315
Jeff Greene is the newest Democrat to enter the Florida governor’s race. And as he tries to play catch-up, the billionaire is sharing his thoughts on the primary race, including some tough talk about his opponents. Greene was one of several Democratic candidates for Governor to appear at this weekend’s Leadership Blue conference at The Diplomat […]
Ryan NicolJune 30, 2018
4min254
Voters and activists have packed The Diplomat Hotel through the weekend during the Democrats’ Leadership Blue summit. Saturday, they got their chance to meet the campaigns up close. Volunteers, and even some of the candidates, set up to meet with party loyalists and give their pitch on why their team will be the winning team […]
Joe HendersonJune 26, 2018
6min178
The phrase “You dance with the one who brung ya” is a quaint way of saying you stick with what works. The origin of that saying is generally credited to the longtime University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal, but it has been co-opted over the years by plenty of others, including (let us bow […]
Joe HendersonJune 14, 2018
6min172
It’s debatable if money can buy happiness, but there is anecdotal evidence that it can buy the keys to the Florida Governor’s mansion. Rick Scott proved that by spending millions from his considerable personal bank account to win the Republican nomination in 2010, then the general election and finally a second term. Now, Democrat Jeff […]
Ryan NicolJune 1, 2018
4min485
Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham is now asking the Florida legislature to ban the controversial practice known as “conversion therapy.” Graham’s call comes on the first day of LGBT Pride Month. Conversion therapy is a process that attempts to “treat” gay people by promoting a transition to a heterosexual lifestyle. As summarized by the Human […]
Joe HendersonMay 17, 2018
6min347
Yes, the giant Publix supermarket chain has essentially endorsed Adam Putnam to be Florida’s next governor and has thrown a lot of money into his campaign. Interesting but, in the big picture, so what? I find shopping at Publix to be a pleasure, especially when its deli fried chicken is fresh out of the cooker. […]