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#HB7003 and The Legislature’s Problem with Good Science
Even though most of the headlines this week came from the notorious ‘Bathroom bill’ and the fallout from the passage of blatant discrimination of the transgendered citizens of this state by the...
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Theatre of the Absurd: Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel-Vasilinda endorses Guns on Campus
UPDATED: Representative Rehwinkel-Vasilinda did vote for the guns on campus bill, along with Representative Katie Edwards. The guns on campus bill is one of the more contentious issues being debated...
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Governor Scott Must Veto 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period
There were many arguments presented on the house floor to show the multiple flaws in bill HB633, which would mandate a 24 hour waiting period before an abortion could be performed. The heated...
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The Florida Legislative Races in 2016: Political Climate
Since 1998, Republicans in Florida have held a majority in both chambers of state government as well as the Governorship, leading to one party rule. In that time, Democrats have switched back and forth...
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It’s Time to Talk Candidate Recruitment – Part One
We talk a lot on this blog about building a bench, so for the weekend of convention it seems fitting that we try to focus the discussion candidate recruitment. The future success of the Florida...
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It’s Time to Talk Candidate Recruitment – Part Two
We talk a lot on this blog about building a bench, so for the weekend of convention it seems fitting that we try to focus the discussion candidate recruitment. The future success of the Florida...
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House Races and the Democratic Campaign Bench
It is no secret that the Florida Democrats desperately need to pick-up some seats in the house this next election cycle. While there is little hope in pushing any progressive reforms, there has to be...
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Guns Are Not the Great Equalizer Between the Sexes
In Tallahassee, the debate over guns on campus is heating up again, with more committees passing the bill through this week. Tallahassee-based State Representative Michelle Rehwinkel-Vasilinda has...
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How the Republicans Can Win the Senate Redistricting Fight
Cheers, political jabs, and more mockery came this week as the legislative Republicans asked the court to draw the Senate maps instead of having a five-day trial next month. They argued that any map...
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Looking for Democratic Hope in the State Senate Map, Part 1
Looking at the Big Picture All eyes around the state are on the Senate in a big way, as the redistricting ruling suddenly bringing a glimmer of hope for democrats on the state level. With a number of...
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