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Party Animals lost to Personal Liberties at the Florida GOP
Yesterday in Orlando, the Republican Party of Florida made a bold move and removed the loyalty pledge for GOP candidates – a provision that had caused quite a stir when introduced in May. A loyalty pledge is a commitment made by individuals, typically candidates for public office, to support the party’s platform and adhere to…
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Spilling the beans: Who controls politicians? Eye has an opinion. What’s yours?
For those new to politics – might I give you one piece of information that will help you make sense of what happens when good candidates change after being elected? It begins here. There is a question that all political consultants ask when a candidate hires them. The question… “Tell me everything about your life.…
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Politicians talk, businesses act
It is amusing how many local politicians seek office by pledging to address downtown development, as if it was something they just discovered. Nearly 50 years ago, the leading business and civic notables in Jacksonville met in a conference at Amelia Island and published a list of the top 10 priorities for the city government…