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Bob SparksJuly 2, 2014

This fall it is safe to predict the election for Governor of Florida will be among the most watched races around the country. It’s OK. We’re accustomed to having the nation watch how we vote. There is no question this is a toss-up race. Those confidently predicting a winner, one way or the other, are […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2014

Charlie Crist’s difficult June was capped off by a highly critical column by Tim Nickens, the editor of the Tampa Bay Times editorial page. “As we head into July, the race appears essentially tied and Charlie Crist is not maximizing his greatest assets as the likeable guy who understands Floridians and their priorities,” writes Nickens. […]

Daniel TilsonNovember 5, 2013

As middle class Floridians are repeatedly reminded in the months ahead about Charlie Crist’s history of shifting policy positions, it’s his vision of what constitutes genuine economic and tax fairness in Florida that deserves closest attention. While conservative-to-liberal conversions on issues like marriage equality, abortion and gun control have him inhabiting space on the political […]

Darryl PaulsonNovember 3, 2013

With Charlie Crist set launch his bid as the Democratic nominee for governor, he will have to address the following 10 questions. No. 1: Will Crist exercise better judgment concerning his friends, advisers and political associates? Crist’s hand-picked choice to lead the Florida Republican Party, Jim Greer, was a disaster of monumental proportion. Greer is […]

Daniel TilsonOctober 30, 2013

Florida Democratic Party leaders, staffers, grassroots activists, old-school community organizers, new-school social media mavens and assorted behind-the-scenes “bigwigs” all converged in Orlando last weekend for their annual statewide conference. With so much yardage still to gain on electoral and policy-making playing fields dominated for so long by the GOP, Democrats arrived fired up and determined […]

Peter SchorschOctober 28, 2013

If you are involved in Florida politics and have a Facebook page, it’s likely your timeline was dominated by pictures of Charlie Crist working the crowd at the Florida Democratic Party’s state conference. There’s Charlie planting a kiss on the head of likely primary rival Nan Rich! There’s Charlie being trailed by his new entourage of Dan Gelber, […]

Peter SchorschOctober 3, 2013

Imagine you are an NFL player whose team has made it deep into the playoffs. You have one game left — the conference championship — standing between you and playing in the Super Bowl. Now imagine that your opponent in that conference championship match-up just decided it won’t be playing that game, meaning you’re on […]

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Peter Schorsch: It’s been frustrating watching Crist’s big lead evaporate

Daniel Tilson: What would Crist Florida Economy 2.0 look like?

Darryl Paulson: Ten questions Charlie Crist needs to answer

Daniel Tilson: The progressive push that Charlie Crist needs

Peter Schorsch: By sitting on floor, Crist shows the humility Scott administration lacks

Peter Schorsch: Winners, losers emerging from Alex Sink’s decision not to run for governor