Exodus From Puerto Rico Could Upend Florida Vote

Washington Post KISSIMMEE, Florida — Puerto Rico’s economic crisis meant Jeffrey Rondon, 25, struggled to find even part-time work, so he recently joined the growing exodus from his Caribbean island to Florida. Now he holds a full-time restaurant job and something that could upend the 2016 presidential election — the right to vote in Florida,…

Florida Government Gets Credit for Being Mostly Democratic

Florida’s democracy is pretty, well…democratic. At least compared to other states.  That’s according to a new report out this month from the left-leaning Center for American Progress Action Fund. The study looked at access to voting, representation in state government and the extent to which outside influencers can shape policy. Overall, Florida ranked 11th nationally, the…

Andy Gardiner Readies Senate GOP for Campaign Season

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner is rallying his troops as the legislative session ends and campaign season begins. In an email sent to his Republican members Monday, Gardiner said Majority Leader Bill Galvano will be in charge of overseeing the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, which raises campaign cash and coordinates Republican state…

Jeb Bush Shakes Up Team Ahead of Campaign Launch

Jeb Bush is just days away from formally launching his presidential campaign and already a shake-up is underway. In a surprise move Monday, Bush tapped Republican strategist Danny Diaz to serve as his campaign manager, shoving aside another aide, David Kochel, to head his still-unofficial presidential operation. Diaz’s promotion is a frank acknowledgment that Bush’s…