Political Ponderings - One Woman's Opinion
Two weeks after the general election, Florida legislators gather in Tallahassee for an organizational session where the newly elected representatives and senators will be sworn in. The speaker of the House and the Senate...
read moreThe presidential race decided this week highlighted the turbulence in American society. Half the country thinks America is still great; the other half sees it differently. One candidate was optimistic, emphasizing the economic improvement...
read moreCould David actually beat Goliath in Florida’s political arena? Amendment 1, the deceptive utility-backed solar amendment, looked certain for passage this November. Voters who were polled overwhelmingly supported the amendment, mistakenly believing it was...
read moreAs the deadline was approaching for Floridians to register to vote, a major hurricane was heading toward Florida. Gov. Rick Scott warned residents to take Hurricane Matthew seriously and to take proper precautions. He...
read moreVote NO on Amendment 1. Tell your friends and family to vote NO. Post it on Facebook. Tweet it. Shout it from the rooftops where solar panels should be if it weren’t for Amendment...
read moreThe election is just weeks away. Ballots are going in the mail for voters who requested them and early voting is starting. Florida voters have a lot of decisions to make. I’ve given my...
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