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Bill PrescottAugust 5, 2015

Whether you love him or hate him (I don’t think there’s an in-between), you have to admit Donald Trump has established his personal brand and fortune throughout the years by being extremely brash, creative, and smart: all with a very flippant attitude. Whether you like him or not, you have to admit that first in […]

Peter SchorschJuly 22, 2015

After several months of cooking, a new proposed amendment to Florida’s constitution popped up this week. What is it? It’s a mouthful and is called, “All Voters Vote in Top Two Primary Elections for Congress, State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet” and it basically changes the rules for how elections are conducted in Florida. It does […]

Guest AuthorMay 6, 2015

Florida lawmakers are required to do two things. First, prior to taking office, each member must take an oath. That oath obliges them to “support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government…of the State of Florida.” “I do solemnly swear…” Second, in upholding that same charter document, they must also pass a budget. The Florida […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2015

Despite his impending book tour with its planned trips to Iowa and Nevada, an increasing number of signs point to U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio forgoing a full-scale presidential run, seeking re-election in 2016 and running for Florida governor in 2018. In early January, devout Rubio-watcher Marc Caputo of Politico wrote that there is “increasing political chatter that Rubio is well-positioned to run […]

Guest AuthorNovember 3, 2014

Get out and vote. Who am I to suggest such a thing? The other day someone described me as a lobbyist. I’m not. Lobbyists form close relationships with lawmakers and encourage them to vote in ways that would benefit their clients. I recognize a lobbyist’s value, but would never consider myself one of them. First […]

Peter SchorschOctober 16, 2014

If the election for Florida governor were held today, less than 24 hours after Fangate or Fanghazi, it’s likely Democrat Charlie Crist would win his old job back. Not by much, but by the few points afforded to him by Republican Rick Scott’s for-the-history-books petulance. Or maybe not. Maybe there just aren’t enough undecided voters […]

Daniel TilsonJune 24, 2014

It’s official. Forty-five legislative districts in Florida will feature coronations rather than elections come November. All hail participatory democracy in the Sunshine State! Actually, most of the coronations came just in time for Happy Hour last Friday, after the candidate-qualifying period for 2014 had officially closed at high noon. Ceremonies consisted mostly of email and […]

Darryl PaulsonSeptember 26, 2013

Over the past several decades, there has been a growing debate about the gender gap and the role, if any, that it plays in elections. Scholars generally agree that women are more likely to support Democratic candidates, while males lean Republican in their voter preferences. Although women are more likely to vote Democrat than males, […]

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Steven Kurlander: Donald Trump “phenomenon” defines new age of American ShockReality politics

Peter Schorsch: Old hands propose new notion to open Florida's primary elections

Ray Hudkins: Imagine if all Florida voters were allowed to have a choice in elections

Peter Schorsch: Rick Scott could seize Marco Rubio's Senate seat

Catherine Durkin Robinson: We citizens are the solution so get out and vote today

Peter Schorsch: The two worst days of Gov. Rick Scott’s re-election campaign

Daniel Tilson: Uncontested elections are un-American and unacceptable

Darryl Paulson: The gender gap in Florida: Fact or fiction?