Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pulled off a public opinion turnaround after Florida became the poster-child of what not to do during a pandemic. With his eyes set on a potential 2024 presidential run, DeSantis has an uphill battle to climb.

— Eric Bazil-Eimil

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried’s recent video sends a clear signal: she will run for higher office and she is not going down easily. Her sharp criticism of Desantis is far from the announcement Floridians expected, but points to her ambitions as only statewide elected Democrat.

— Eric Bazail-Eimil

Florida’s vaccine roll-out has been a mess under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, with hundreds of senior citizens forced to wait overnight. Ignoring CDC guidance to vaccinate healthcare workers first, Florida is setting itself up for disaster.

— Eric Bazail-Eimil

As the losses stack up, Florida Democrats must resist the urge to give up. Instead, Florida Democrats should invest in the infrastructure they need to build energy and at last get their candidates elected.

— Eric Bazail-Eimil

After losing one key race after another, Terrie Rizzo should resign from her position as Chair of the Florida Democratic Party.

— Eric Bazail-Eimil

Democrats walked into 2020 with a significant series of advantages. As Republicans gain speed and strength, the Democrats are trying to come back from a series of unexpected, and many self-inflicted, wounds.

— Eric Bazail Eimil

Introducing the “Florida Project,” Eric Bazail-Emil gives a deep dive into the wild world of Floridian politics, from QAnon candidates to climate change.

— Eric Bazail Eimil