Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2024
6min0
Gruters set the record straight on the amendment as voters appear ready to back the legalization push.
Tag: Jamie MIllerTALLAHASSEE, FLA. 3/4/25-Gov. Ron DeSantis, right, shares a laugh with Rep. Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, as he enters the House Chamber to give the State of the State address on the opening day of the 2025 Legislative Session, Tuesday at the Capitol in Tallahassee.
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Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2024
Associated PressNovember 11, 2022
10min0
Both likely must contend with other members of their party, but could face one another soon.
Mitch PerryApril 24, 2015
8min150
Although most people decry negative advertising in political campaigns, strategists say they work, which is why no matter how odious it is to the average voter, it’s not going away anytime soon. Whether that’s accurate or not, one veteran Florida Republican political strategist admitted at Friday’s Tampa Tiger Bay Club meeting that such advertising can suppress […]
Mitch PerryApril 24, 20158min202
Although most people dislike negative advertising in political campaigns, strategists say they work, which is why no matter how odious it is to the average voter, it’s not going away anytime soon. Whether that’s accurate or not, one veteran Florida Republican political strategist admitted at Friday’s Tampa Tiger Bay Club meeting that such advertising can suppress […]
Guest AuthorNovember 12, 20145min205
It is now time to stop calling the effort to legalize medical marijuana “Support Amendment 2.” That amendment to Florida’s Constitution failed, barely. Much has been written about the failure of Amendment 2, the very large personalities that debated and funded both sides, and how the amendment didn’t meet the 60 percent threshold but received […]
Guest AuthorOctober 17, 20145min163
By now, most of the free world knows about Ebola and #fangate. In case you are late to the debate, the host at the Florida gubernatorial debate Wednesday night invited both candidates to come on stage. After about a minute and a half, former Gov. Charlie Crist walked on and the host announced that Rick […]
Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 20146min186
A new AARP poll shows what nearly everyone who lives in Florida has known for some time. There are three basic economic engines in Florida: tourism, agriculture and retirees. Sure, under the umbrella of retirees you can include home building and health care, but if retirees don’t come, the jobs associated with those industries will […]
Guest AuthorSeptember 17, 20143min159
Another day, another Jameis Winston controversy. This misadventure isn’t as egregious as the allegation of sexual assault made against Florida State University’s Heisman Trophy winning quarterback in December 2012. He also has been accused of stealing soda at a Burger King in 2013 and crab legs from a Tallahassee Publix a few months ago. Now, […]
Guest AuthorAugust 3, 2014
4min197
Another week, another Hail Mary attempt by the Florida League of Women Voters to drag Florida’s redistricting lawsuit into a smoke-filled room to have the league’s congressional maps used for this year’s election. Judge Terry Lewis ruled that two of Florida’s congressional districts do not meet the standards set in the Fair Districts amendment to […]
Guest AuthorJuly 20, 20143min182
Charlie Crist’s campaign is in trouble and his pick for lieutenant governor is further proof. Crist picked Annette Tadeo-Goldstein to be his running mate. Tadeo-Goldstein is the chairman of the Democratic Party in Miami-Dade County. There are two reasons this pick should be a warning sign for Crist supporters. The first is the timing of […]