JAVIER MANJARRES
Javier Manjarres is based in Miami/Fort Lauderdale and is a nationally renowned, award-winning political journalist, author, and Publisher of Floridianpress.com, Texaspolitics.com, Cactuspolitics.com, and Domepolitics.com. He enjoys traveling, playing Fúbol, mixed martial arts, weight-lifting, swimming, and biking.
Javier has made many appearances on Fox, Newsmax, CNN, NBC, CBS, and The Blaze, and has been cited by numerous media publications including, The Hill, New York Times, Washington Post, POLITICO, Tampa Bay Times, Fox News, and Miami Herald.
Since 2009, Javier has reported on local, state, and national political campaigns, news, and legislative issues.
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“Very few people in Florida politics have the reach and influence that Javier does. When Javier talks or writes, we listen.”—U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R)
“Javier has his finger firmly pressed on the pulse of politics. It is quite astonishing to see how significant of a role he plays in Florida and Washington, D.C.”-—Governor Ron DeSantis (R)
DANIEL MOLINA
Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest. His reporting spans statehouses and city halls to Congress and the White House, with expertise in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and energy policy at both domestic and international levels. His work has been featured in POLITICO's Florida Playbook, cited in Wikipedia, published on congressional websites, and shared by the official White House account. He holds a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Religious Studies from Florida International University.
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MICHAEL COSTEINES
Michael Costeines is a political and former sportswriter based in South Florida. Originally from Connecticut, Michael holds a Bachelor in Arts in Journalism from Southern Connecticut State University.
MICHELLE ROSENBERG
Michelle Rosenberg is a graduate of Florida International University where she received a Master of Arts in Global Affairs with a concentration in Globalization and Security. She has an extensive professional background in the legal industry. In addition to her contributions to The Floridan, Michelle also founded The Emet Times, an online news source dedicated to issues related to Israel and the Jewish community.
GRAYSON BAKICH
Grayson Bakich is based in Orlando and has received his Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His research concentrated on the polarization in U.S. politics and how it could lead into justification of violence. His work with The Floridian has been featured in national outlets such as Fox News, POLITICO, and Newsmax.
ERICK PIÑON
Ericka Piñon is a reporter for Cactus Politics, specializing in Arizona legislative reporting. With 1 year on the ground in Phoenix, Arizona, Ericka has been cited by Cactus Politics, Big Energy News, The Floridian, and Texas Politics. Her focus is on Public Relations and Communications.
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JOSEPH QUESADA
Joseph Quesada is an award-winning video editor and Miami-based reporter covering national and international politics. He is a junior Political Science major at Florida International University with a minor in Visual Production. With nearly a decade of experience in digital video production, he enjoys creating video content and weightlifting in his free time.
RAEYLEE BAREFIELD
Raeylee Barefield is a federal and state reporter for Texas Politics and The Florida. She is a student at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a degree in Government. She enjoys reading, writing, and cooking in her spare time.
