Politico spotlights Democrats asking why is President Biden being so slow to jump 'hard' on the Cuban political democracy protest thing? Hello and welcome to Friday. Sunshine State showdown — For Nikki Fried, Charlie Crist, Val Demings and other prominent Democrats hoping … [Read more...] about Democrats are trying to retake Florida….Biden seems to not be helping….
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Tropical Storm Elsa…The first of 2021….
And so we start the season..... Tropical Storm Elsa showed signs of strengthening Tuesday morning as heavy rains deluged the Florida Keys and southwest portions of the Sunshine State. Much of Florida and the Southeast are bracing for impacts from the storm, which could … [Read more...] about Tropical Storm Elsa…The first of 2021….
Rollcall…4 states could decide control of Congress in 2022
This is about Republicans and Georgia, North Carolina, Florida and Arizona.... More than 16 months before Election Day, new House district lines haven’t even been drawn, and yet the fight for Congress is likely to hinge on the outcomes in four critical states. On a basic … [Read more...] about Rollcall…4 states could decide control of Congress in 2022
More Virus restrictions ending in NY, NJ, Conn. and Florida….Virus Update 5/3/2021
Washington Post...In the past week in the U.S. ... New daily reported cases fell 11.6% New daily reported deaths fell 2.5% Covid-related hospitalizations fell 7.8% Among reported tests, the positivity rate was 4.6%. The number of tests reported fell 23.8% from … [Read more...] about More Virus restrictions ending in NY, NJ, Conn. and Florida….Virus Update 5/3/2021
Florida joins Georgia in passing new voting restrictions….
No doubt Red state Republicans are trying to more directly 'own' the vote process in those states.... Lawsuits will be coming shortly in Florida like in Georgia.... Florida on Thursday passed new voting laws that place restrictions around vote-by-mail and ballot drop … [Read more...] about Florida joins Georgia in passing new voting restrictions….
Florida seems to under count its’ virus deaths….
Turns out that down there the person who makes that determination has been bouncing around and the time for the reports to be turned in has lags.... The system in the state for tracking patients seems haphazard... Florida Governor DeDantis has been boasting that his states … [Read more...] about Florida seems to under count its’ virus deaths….
Florida Republican Gov Scott wants states to NOT take Stimulus Billions….
I thought this was joke.... During a bit more then decade ago this crazy counter assed idea was expressed by some Republican Governors (Scott was one at the time).... Political foolery.... In the end? Most took the money... Current Florida Republican Gov DeSantis … [Read more...] about Florida Republican Gov Scott wants states to NOT take Stimulus Billions….
Early look at Possible Next Year Governor Runs…..
Right leaning RRH takes a look at Florida, New York, Wisconsin and Texas early dancing.... Fl-Gov: Here’s a decent rundown of the Democrats who are mulling bids to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) next year. Rep. Val Demings (D) and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) have … [Read more...] about Early look at Possible Next Year Governor Runs…..