Archive for December, 2010

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December 31, 2010, No comments

In my book, The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s and ’80s, I reflect on the impact of both term limits and single member districts on the quality of governance in Florida …

Campaign RX…Signature Issues

December 28, 2010, No comments

With the drubbing taken by the Democrats in Florida in the 2010 elections, here is a suggestion for their future campaigns.  Research issues and vote ...

The 2nd Teflon R

December 15, 2010, No comments

During the ’80s, Republican President Ronald Reagan was often described as the “Teflon R.”  It just seemed that whatever foibles w ...

Tilting at Windmills…

December 11, 2010, No comments

Watching the somewhat futile filibuster on the floor of the U.S. Senate by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, I am reminded of somewhat similar situatio ...

  • The Other Two…
    December 8, 2010, No comments

    I have previously mentioned how I gave up a fairly safe seat in the Florida House of Representatives to run for a seat in the Florida Senate in 1978.  At ...

  • Special Holiday Prices on Books
    December 5, 2010, No comments

    As we did last year, we would like to offer a Holiday discount for our two political books–one non-fiction and one fiction: The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s and ’80s.  ...

  • To The Victors Go The Spoils*
    December 2, 2010, No comments

    Seeing all the newly elected public officials declare their “mandate” from the people, it is interesting to watch them assume responsibility and authority for governing.  As they get comfortable with ...