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Peter SchorschNovember 25, 2015

From the diners and town halls of Iowa and New Hampshire to the governor’s mansion in Tallahassee and from … to Charlie Crist’s waterfront condominium in St. Petersburg, politicians across Florida will gather at Thanksgiving dinner tables to celebrate the most American of holidays. Before they dig into dishes of stuffed Florida zucchini and yellow squash Parmesan and Florida snap […]

Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

Jeb Bush and his supporters have spent more than twice that of any other candidate or outside group on TV ads in the 2016 presidential race. And what does the former Florida governor get for nearly $20 million, asks Mark Murray of NBC News. Apparently, not much. Bush’s poll numbers are currently languishing in the […]

Guest AuthorAugust 16, 2015

To sum up The Donald’s motives for participating in the GOP presidential primary, according to the professional prognosticators: Donald Trump is a carnival barker riding the presidential primary process for an eventual deal that would boost his business margin. Or land another TV show. Or add another $3 billion to his “brand.” The Donald is […]

Guest AuthorMarch 29, 2015

I tend to believe systems self-regulate towards maintaining equilibrium. However, for the first time, I am starting to ponder, “Is America’s current two party system heading towards collapse?” A simple definition of complex systems is a system comprised of many, diverse actors who have interdependent relationships providing feedback and adapting in an ever-changing landscape. We all can agree, […]

Ryan RayFebruary 13, 2015

With his many millions in early fundraising dollars, Jeb Bush may quickly become just as prohibitive a favorite in the 2016 GOP presidential primary as Hillary Clinton is among the Democratic field, such as it is. If he’s able to chase Marco Rubio — so recently National Review’s golden boy in a speculative future of a […]

Ryan RayFebruary 13, 2015

With his many millions in early fundraising dollars, Jeb Bush may quickly become just as prohibitive a favorite in the 2016 GOP presidential primary as Hillary Clinton is among the Democratic field, such as it is. If he’s able to chase Marco Rubio — so recently National Review’s golden boy in a speculative future of a […]

Daniel TilsonNovember 8, 2014

In the wake of mistakes, failures and defeats, learning and adaptation opportunities abound. Seen through that filter, the aftermath of Election 2014 is a chance for the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) to do some rebranding, and reboot for 2016. Team Blue can talk itself blue in the face about almost $13 million in money bombs […]

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Peter Schorsch: Florida's pols owe plenty of thanks this holiday

What does Jeb Bush get for $20 million in TV ad buys? Not much.

Chris Timmons: Fox News says, “Who needs journalism?”

Alex Patton: Is America's two-party system heading toward collapse?

Can Jeb Bush's money buy love among the GOP base?

Can Jeb Bush’s money buy love among the GOP base?

Daniel Tilson: Florida Democratic Party should own campaign finance reform