Outspoken Florida Democrats protesting “Write-In” or so-called “Ghost Candidates” are suddenly silent about their own apparent ghosts of elections past. The Floridian recently reported that several Democratic state legislators, including Progressive Reps. Anna Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith—both from Orlando—have been critical of Florida Power & Light (FPL) over their alleged involvement in supporting “Ghost […]
The 2022 Florida legislative session is now underway, and while Governor Ron DeSantis’s “State of the State” or "Free State of Florida" address invigorated Republican legislators and voters, and Independent voters, Florida Democrats were quick to criticize the yearly address as a mere political play to appease his voting base of support. Agriculture Commissioner and […]
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running for governor in the Democratic gubernatorial primary race, recently compared Gov. Ron DeSantis to Nazi Adolf Hitler. During an interview with WLRN's "The Florida Round-Up," Commissioner Fried, said," I'm a student of history too, I saw the rise of Hitler. I've learned of those stories. I have studied […]
As the ongoing debate between environmental groups and South Florida farmers and water users over the Lake Okeechobee water levels continues, Congressman Brian Mast (R) recently called for an increase in federal control of water, which would diminish state water rights in an attempt to solve South Florida’s water problems. The state takes over control […]
Is the Fat Lady About to Sing in Florida? Florida Democrats are waking up to the somber news that Republicans have padded their lead of registered voters. Like I said, at this pace, the Florida GOP may top 200K+ more registered voters than Democrats by Election Day. Sound the alarm! This is not good for […]
By filing her Florida Always First  PAC late last year, veteran Republican political operative Alina Garcia is retired from public service and has decided to run for the State Senate seat in Miami-Dade County. Garcia, who was born in Communist Cuba, is considered a stalwart in Cuban-American political circles, having worked alongside Senator Marco Rubio as […]
The Republican Party of Florida is taking another victory lap around the Florida Democratic Party, celebrating that they have a 45,153 registered voter advantage. This doesn't look good for Florida Democrats. Late last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that “for the first time in the history of Florida,” Republicans have surpassed Democrats in registered voters. With […]
Abortion on tap in Tallahassee Going into the 2020 legislative session in Tallahassee, the one big issue or the “800-pound Gorilla in the room” that is expected to suck all the oxygen out of the 2-month session is Redistricting. But not a new pro-Life measure that would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks except, if no […]
The "Free State of Florida" The first day of the 2022 Florida legislative session turned into a political tussle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. Tuesday was all about Gov. DeSantis, who took a “yuge” victory lap, touting his “Free State of Florida” governing. DeSantis didn't forget to acknowledge his wife First […]
Tallahassee—In response to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s State of the State address, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried held a press conference to pan all of Gov. DeSantis talking points, especially his use of the terms “Freedom” and “the Free State of Florida,” which she refers to as a “dog whistle.” Commissioner Fried said Gov. DeSantis used […]
Florida's 2022 Legislative Session The 2022 legislative session is finally upon us and Gov. Ron DeSantis will kick off the two-month legislative roller coaster with his State of the State address. Florida Democrats can’t wait to hear Gov. DeSantis's assessment on how well the state is doing as Republicans are poised to make huge political […]
Two of Florida’s most progressive state legislators, Reps. Anna Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith, have joined fellow Democratic legislators, Angie Nixon and Tavaris McCurdy, to pen a letter to the Florida Public Service Commission asking them to conduct an audit into Florida Power & Light (FPL) “to determine whether ratepayer money was used, directly or […]
Progressive Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott has recently been caught on camera appearing to take sides in the contentious special congressional election in Florida’s 20th District by asking Republican congressional nominee Jason Mariner if he was a member of the Proud Boys and if he had “thrown up” hand signs that could be portrayed as racist.
A Visit from Gov. DeSantis 'Twas the day before the 2022 legislative session, when all through the Capitol Not a lobbyist was stirring, not even a Ron Book; The bills were hung by the rotunda with care, In hopes that Gov. Ron DeSantis soon would be there; The legislators have nestled all snug in their […]
*Note—The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarres was inside the House Chamber during the riot. He is pictured above huddled with other members of the media, congressional staffers. This image was taken just as the tear gas was deployed in the Rotunda. Manjarres, along with, Reps. Val Demings, Veronica Escobar, Sheila Jackson Lee, and at least 15 […]
On the 1-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot, Democratic legislators are using the ominous day to push their media narrative that former President Donald Trump and many of his supporters, actually tried to overthrow the federal government. Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (D), who sits on the House Oversight Committee, told The Floridian that […]
During a press conference in West Palm Beach, Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked his thoughts about the 1-year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, where the first term governor compared the riot to the “attempted assassination of Republican members of Congress” at congressional baseball game practice on June 14, 2017. Gov. DeSantis, who […]
Campaigning Against Ron DeSantis As we get closer to the 2022 gubernatorial election in Florida, the political barbs Democrats are throwing at Gov. Ron DeSantis will only get sharper and more ridiculous. Gov. DeSantis will not be pushing back just yet, he will surely keep his powder dry until after the Democratic gubernatorial primary race […]
