Why should we not be surprised by the Southeast Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC) and its backers’ latest siren song? In a time of higher gas prices and shrinking family discretional income, these groups who promote a “New Urbanism” want to … Continue reading
The State of Sunshine is proud to announce that Vince Mariano, the former blogger of Yankee in Gator Country from Boca Raton, and Eric Wall, a member of the Bay County Republican Executive Committee, have signed on as contributors. Additionally, … Continue reading
Like most Americans, I tried to spend the last weekend focused on barbecue, beach and beer. Nonetheless, I was taken aback by comments by Barack Obama. Senator Obama has long espoused the belief that government held more wisdom than the … Continue reading
Okay, folks… what if the major candidates picked across the aisle for the VP? John McCain-Joe Lieberman would not be a major surprise. After all Lieberman, the independent-former-Democratic Senator from Connecticut, endorsed McCain a long time ago. How would Republicans, … Continue reading
Many of you know by know that Tony Snow has passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, as well as all of his fans. Personally, I will miss him the way I knew him, … Continue reading
I am looking for Moderate to Conservative Floridians interested in sharing their opinions about politics and government. Interested parties can contact me directly at jim [at] StateOfSunshine [dot] com. Please include: * Where in Florida you live * Your political … Continue reading
Okay, so the political media blogs are agog over Skip Campbell dropping out. Marc Caputo has a pretty good write up on the Miami Herald’s Naked Politics blog – which says in part: The former Broward Democratic senator who launched … Continue reading
Okay, I have to admit this is at least interesting. Barack Obama will give his acceptance speech – not from the convention – in the open air. From an email rec’d today: At the Democratic National Convention next month, we’re … Continue reading
My friends and loyal readers, I am looking to do a few posts on campaign mailers/literature this election season. I have some good historic pieces, and I am sure I will get more… but if you have any, consider sending … Continue reading
The Miami Herald is reporting: The Florida Lottery has decided to reverse course and join 29 other states to offer the mega-jackpot Powerball game in an effort to boost sagging state revenues. The state’s lottery director, Leo DiBenigno, said in … Continue reading