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Mitch PerryJanuary 22, 2015

Marc Caputo, arguably the best political reporter in Florida, is leaving the Miami Herald to go work for Politico. That news came this morning via Politico’s Mike Allen in his Playbook column. Quoting from an email from editor Susan Glasser, Caputo will write a daily Florida Playbook, “as well as leveraging his unique knowledge and […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

As more calls for an independent investigation regarding the sacking of former FDLE chief Gerald Bailey grow, Rick Scott tried to stay on message today during an appearance in Tampa. After making an announcement regarding new funding for STEM education at Chromalloy, a global technology company located in Tampa’s Sabal Park just east from the […]

Dan GelberJanuary 20, 2015

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Baileygate took a foul turn Sunday from bad political optics to something much more ominous. And the Florida Cabinet and Legislature need to respond accordingly. Longtime cop and FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey was fired by Gov. Rick Scott staffers last month. Initially it was reported that during his reelection campaign, Scott political campaign staffers had […]

Dan GelberJanuary 19, 2015

Baileygate took a foul turn Sunday from bad political optics to something much more ominous. And the Florida Cabinet and Legislature need to respond accordingly. Longtime cop and FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey was fired by Gov. Rick Scott staffers last month. Initially it was reported that during his reelection campaign, Scott political campaign staffers had […]

Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2014

The incoming class of Florida House Republicans deserves recognition for, as the Miami Herald‘s Kathleen McGrory notes, it doesn’t fit the national GOP stereotype. But to label the freshmen GOP as “diverse,” as McGrory did on Sunday, is beyond a stretch. “New Republican lawmakers reflect Florida’s diversity,” reads the headline of McGrory’s piece in Sunday’s Herald. […]

Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2014

The incoming class of Florida House Republicans deserves recognition for, as the Miami Herald‘s Kathleen McGrory notes, it doesn’t fit the national GOP stereotype. But to label the freshmen GOP as “diverse,” as McGrory did on Sunday, is beyond a stretch. “New Republican lawmakers reflect Florida’s diversity,” reads the headline of McGrory’s piece in Sunday’s Herald. […]

Martin DyckmanNovember 6, 2014

It can no longer be said that the country is going to hell. We have arrived. The worst disappointment isn’t the re-election of the kleptocrat Rick Scott, or U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan’s defeat by a Koch stooge in North Carolina, or even the fact that Ted Cruz is now running amok in a Senate majority. […]

Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2014

Over the years, I’ve observed that Floridians want their politicians to be driven by Florida values. This election season, voters must be wondering: how has Gov. Rick Scott lived up to key Sunshine State commitments? Rewarding hard work:  Floridians don’t want handouts they believe in working for a living. That’s why they believe in […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2014

Those living on Diet Coke, Red Bull, stale pizza, and the ebb and flow of Florida’s gubernatorial race are being subjected to more twists and turns and ups and downs than a rider on Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster. Within the last three days, there has been panic for both sides. On Friday, Florida Republicans not […]

Guest AuthorOctober 22, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott would rather avoid those pesky public records requests by citizens who believe they have a right to know what state government is doing. So what Lincoln called government of, by, and for the people is a hindrance to Scott and his ability to run the state as an autocratic and unaccountable CEO. […]

Tag: Miami Herald

The Miami Herald's Marc Caputo moves to Politico

In Tampa, Rick Scott feels the heat as the Gerald Bailey controversy grows

Dan Gelber: Baileygate takes an ominous turn

Dan Gelber: Baileygate takes an ominous turn

Regarding incoming Florida House Republicans, reporter Kathleen McGrory may need a refresher on the definition of "diverse"

Regarding incoming Florida House Republicans, reporter Kathleen McGrory may need a refresher on the definition of “diverse”

Martin Dyckman: This is what’s worse: Now we auction our government to the highest bidders

Ralph Nader: Nine Florida values that Rick Scott opposes

Peter Schorsch: Both GOP and Dems have reasons to panic in gubernatorial race

Chris Timmons: Scott keeps citizens in the dark about important public issues