With the new year started, campaign watchers have started keeping tabs on former Governor Jeb Bush. Will he or won’t he? (Run for the U.S. Senate that is). The State of Sunshine takes a look at the impact of the … Continue reading
Mark Cross is a personal friend of mine and in my opinion would make a fine RPOF Chairman if elected by the Republican State Committee. We serve together on the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida board. I am currently an … Continue reading
I am in a unique position to report on the development of the post-Bush Republican Party in Northwest Florida, one of the most conservative parts of the nation. There is a strong military presence here. McCain won here, with over … Continue reading
What are the lessons you learned from the 2008 McCain campaign in Bay County, Florida? I learned that we have a lot of highly motivated, well-informed and enthusiastic volunteers, led by Teresa Eaton, Glen Leirer and Melissa Hagan, that really … Continue reading
I attended the Amendment 5 debate on August 13 at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City. Senator Haridopolis (R-Indiatlantic) was there to represent the opposition to this constitutional amendment known as the “tax swap” amendment. He began his remarks … Continue reading
Friends, I’d like to thank Jim Johnson for this great opportunity to contribute to The State of Sunshine. As mentioned in the introduction, my name is Eric Wall and I am a libertarian-leaning conservative from Panama City. I am a … Continue reading
Joe Follick with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune has a very good article analyzing what a Charlie Crist Vice Presidential candidacy would mean. One issue he noted, is the Governor’s “limited” resume, vis-a-vis previous VP candidates: Not since Richard Nixon chose Spiro … Continue reading
The State of Sunshine has written about this on several occasions, and the program really is “One of the best Ideas I’ve Ever Seen.” House of Representatives Kevin C. Ambler District 47 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: JENNA LABADIE, LEGISLATIVE AIDE … Continue reading
There has been some consternation with Governor Charlie Crist’s veto of the tuition increase for state universities in Florida. Some reports even talk about how the veto could imply that tuition would be free. However, upon closer review, it appears … Continue reading
Here is Governor Charlie Crist’s most recent podcast is available… click here to listen to it.
