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Continuing Series of Voting-Rights Decisions, Judge Rules Against State on Disputed Ballot Signatures

October 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The 30-page ruling Sunday by U.S. District Judge Mark Walker focused on situations in which voters’ signatures submitted with mail-in ballots do not appear to match signatures on file with county supervisors of elections. Under a 2004 law, such mail-in ballots are rejected.

Overruling Scott, Judge Orders Voter Registration Deadline Extended at Least Through Wednesday

October 11, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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U.S. District Judge Mark Walker also set up a Wednesday morning hearing to consider a request by the Florida Democratic Party to keep registration open until Oct. 18 — a week after the initial deadline was set to pass.

“Little Marco” Borne Out in Latest Florida Poll as Trump Trounces Rubio With 2-1 Advantage

March 9, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Donald Trump is ahead of Rubio in Florida by a 45-22 margin, with Ted Cruz at 18 percent and Ohio’s John Kasich at 8 percent. The Quinnipiac University poll is considered the most accurate in Florida.

Flagler’s Congressional District Would Lose Putnam and Most of St. Johns But Pick Up Volusia

August 5, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The change suggests that the district would tilt left somewhat, compared to its current makeup, which could favor Democrats. A special session of the Legislature will decide the final boundaries in accordance with a Supreme Court Order.

Special Election Candidates Slog Through Only Local Forum, Except When Talk Turns to Guns

February 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The largely plodding Q&A forum organized by three Flagler business groups held few surprises and featured Senate candidates David Cox and Travis Hutson and House candidates Adam Morley and Paul Renner.

In Final Swing Along I-4 Corridor, Rick Scott Promises to “Kick Charlie’s Rear”

November 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Two other Republican governors, Rick Perry of Texas and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, both prospective presidential contenders in 2016, joined Scott in what has become one of the most expensive, nastiest and closest governor’s races in the country.

Amendment 1: GOP Raising Objections to Sensitive Lands Conservation Funding Measure

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The proposed “Water and Land Conservation” amendment would earmark 33 percent of the state’s documentary-stamp tax revenues — fees paid when real estate is sold — for 20 years. The money would go to buy conservation lands, protect areas vital to the water supply and restore natural systems that have been degraded, such as the Everglades.

The 10 Counties Likeliest to Swing the Scott-Crist Race for Governor

July 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

There is no question this is a toss-up race. Those confidently predicting a winner, one way or the other, are likely smoking the substance that is the subject of a ballot amendment this fall. Here are the 10 swing counties.

Bill Clinton in Florida Tells Democrats:
Get Out the Vote Or Lose

June 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Bill Clinton, seen here in an appearance in North Carolina, spent Saturday in Florida, campaigning for Charlie Crist and other Democrats. (Justin Ruckman)

Hammering on a theme heard throughout the day, former President Bill Clinton warned Democrats they won’t win critical races this fall if they don’t figure out how to get voters to cast ballots.

Scott and Crist Continue to Rake In Cash As Both Sides Step Up Nastier Ad War

June 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The money will help fuel what is expected to be an expensive — and nasty — race filled with negative ads. As a sign of what’s to come, the Let’s Get to Work committee reported spending about $3.1 million on advertising in May, after spending about $5.1 million on ads in April.

Federal Appeals Court Declares Scott Administration’s 2012 Voter Purge Illegal

April 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected arguments from Rick Scott’s administration that the effort to remove suspected non-citizens from the voting rolls did not violate a federal law barring wide-ranging efforts to cleanse those rolls within 90 days of an election.

Crist vs. Scott: A Study in Contrast Will Hinge On Who Will Make The Other Least Likeable

February 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Crist has charm, charisma and a Bill Clintonesque-appeal. Scott couldn’t be more of a contrast. He appears awkward on camera and in person. But will Crist’s affability be enough to offset the $100 million Scott’s backers have pledged for the campaign, much of which will go to tear down Scott’s presumed challenger in the battle between two Florida chief executives?

Hillary Clinton Would Trounce Chris Christie, Jeb Bush and Rubio In Latest Florida Poll

January 31, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 35 Comments

The latest Quinnipiac poll shows Clinton beating Bush 49-43 and Rubio 51-41 in 2016, with no clear front-runner among Republicans, in contrast with Democrats, among whom Clinton is by far the front-runner. No Democrat or Republican in at least a generation has had as commanding a lead as Clinton so early in the process.

Charlie Crist Maintains Comfortable 46%-38% Lead Over Rick Scott in Latest Quinnipiac Poll

January 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The poll indicates Crist has comfortable leads with closely watched groups such as independents and Hispanic voters. Also, it continues to show that voters have a generally negative view of Scott, with 54 percent of voters saying Scott does not deserve to be re-elected, while 38 percent saying he does.

Florida Is Excluded From Congressional Fix of Voting Rights Act Supreme Court Nullified

January 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, Congress is working to reinstate a similar provision that would require certain states to acquire federal “preclearance” for new voting laws. Unlike the provision enacted in 1965, though, Florida is no longer one of the state’s that would need oversight.

Crist Lead Over Scott Almost Erased in Latest Poll; Support for Gay Marriage and Pot Grows

January 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 43 Comments

Charlie Crist may have fewer reasons to smile, though he was visiting what he termed 'the greatest Capitol press corps in the country' when this photo was taken last week. (Charlie Crist/Facebook)

The latest Public Policy Poll has Crist leading Scott by an insignificant 43 to 41 percent, well inside the 4 percent margin of error, as Scott’s attacks on Crist pay off. Also, 65 percent favor medical marijuana, and 47 percent said same-sex marriage should be allowed, with 44 percent opposed.

Crist 7 Points Ahead of Scott in Latest Quinnipiac Poll; Floridians Overwhelmingly Favor Medical Marijuana

November 21, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

If the election for Florida governor were held today, Charlie Crist would be the likely winner over Rick Scott by a 47 to 40 percent advantage, a Quinnipiac poll released this morning found, and Scott’s negative ratings continue to weigh heavily on his chances. Florida voters support 82-16 percent allowing adults to legally use marijuana for medical use if it is prescribed by a doctor.

Florida’s Rep. Bill Young’s Exit Spurs Battle for Rare Centrist Republican Swing Seat

October 14, 2013 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Bill Young, 82, announced he will not seek re-election to the Florida seat he’s held for more than 40 years. Independents make up nearly a quarter of the voters in the Pinellas County district, considered the only true toss-up, open seat thus far in next year’s congressional races.

Florida Voter Purge 2.0: More Complicated and Cautious, Less Brazenly Discriminatory

October 4, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The complicated new voter-purge process comes after supervisors scrapped last year’s non-citizen purge — the brainchild of Gov. Scott — after learning that many of the voters flagged by matching the state’s voter registration database and driver’s license records were naturalized citizens. More than half of the voters on the list were minorities.

Gubernatorial Crist-al Clearing: There Will Be No Sink-Scott Rematch

September 22, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Ending months of speculation, former Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink said Friday she will not run for governor against incumbent Republican Rick Scott in 2014, further fueling “will he or won’t he” chatter about Democrat Charlie Crist.

Supervisors of Election Weary of State’s Renewed Push for Voter Purges

September 12, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

Secretary of State Ken Detzner will go on the road next month to pitch for a revived voter scrub, but supervisors of elections, caught in the crosshairs of last year’s problematic purge, and voting-rights advocates remain skeptical.

As Gov. Scott Looks to Re-Election, Legislative Wins Have Yet to Bump Approval

May 7, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott got the teacher raise he sought, and a sales-tax exemption for manufacturing equipment in the last legislative session, but his poll numbers haven’t showed improvement as he heads into the 2014 campaign for a second term.

Florida Voter Group Argues for a Free Speech Right to Secrecy and Unregulated PACs

April 15, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The state says it is justified in requiring disclosures of information about political action committee contributions and expenditures. Plaintiffs, arguing their case before a federal appeals court Tuesday, say they should be free to express themselves on political issues without registering as a committee and filling out campaign documents.

Florida House Votes to Boost Campaign Donation Ceiling in State and Local Elections

March 23, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The proposal cleared the chamber on a 75-39 vote, as four Democrats broke with their party to support the GOP-backed measure. The bill would boost contribution limits, allowing each donor to give $5,000 per election to a statewide candidate and $3,000 per election to local and legislative candidates.

Second Poll in 2 Days Shows Crist Routing Scott as Governor’s Low Approval Drags Down GOP

March 20, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows Crist beating Scott by 16 points and other Republicans losing as well as Scott’s unpopularity appears to be dragging down the GOP brand.

Proposing a Constitutional Amendment To Limit Proposed Constitutional Amendments

January 12, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

In the wake of an election in which voters had to wade through 11 constitutional amendment proposals put forth by legislators and complained of long voting lines, a Democratic state senator wants to limit how many ballot questions lawmakers can pose to three.

Dan Gelber: Time for a Constitutional Amendment to Ensure Voter Access

November 13, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

It’s very sad that the citizens of Florida need their rights protected from their own government. But if there is anything this last election has taught us, it’s that our right to vote is clearly imperiled in Florida, argues Dan Gelber.

Criticism Mounts as Florida’s Voting Process Shames and Embarrasses Again

November 11, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Most of the state experienced problem-free voting. But in Miami-Dade County, many voters remained in line long after the race was called, with some voters reportedly waiting for more than six hours to cast a ballot on Election Day. The delay was despite the fact that half the state’s voters had already voted before Tuesday.

Florida Elections Roundup: Celebrations and Surprises for Democrats, Glumness for GOP

November 10, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

Florida Democrats hadn’t celebrated much since, well, President Obama won the state in 2008. But that changed Tuesday. Obama carried Florida again on the way to a second term in the White House, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson easily won re-election, and Democratic candidates picked up legislative and congressional seats.

Florida’s Political Petals: Where Obama and Romney Will Win Easily, Region By Region

November 5, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

From Little Haiti to West Orlando to The Villages and rural northeast Florida, certain regions are sure wins for either Obama or Romney, and counties ripe for each campaigns’ get-out-the-vote ground game. An analysis.

The Ron DeSantis-Heather Beaven Debate: Little Substance, Many Lies and Inventions

October 18, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Heather Beaven, congressional candidates for District 6, which includes all of Flagler, squared off in an hour debate at DeLand High School Wednesday, revealing more flair for snark, falsehoods, mis-chracterizations and generalities than substantive ideas or solutions.

FDLE Investigating GOP Voter Fraud Case

October 4, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The FDLE said Wednesday it launched a formal criminal investigation into the activities of Strategic Allied Consulting, a Virginia-based company hired by the Republican Party of Florida to register voters in preparation for the November elections.

Those 11 Constitutional Amendments on November’s Ballot: Women League Says Just Vote No

September 26, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Florida voters will see 11 of the most confusing, complex and sometimes misleading state ballot amendments ever proposed, and voters will need to decide: Do I want this in our state constitution? Deirdre Macnab, state president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, says No.

Early Voting War Over as Judge, Citing “Souls to the Polls” Sundays, Refuses Injunction

September 25, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The war over early voting in Florida ahead of November’s presidential election appeared to wind down Monday, with a federal court refusing to block a portion of the state’s controversial 2011 elections law. In a ruling Monday, U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan denied a request from Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown and other black voters to […]

Warning of “Scary Things” in Coming Election, County Attorney Hadeed Urges Voter Education

September 17, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

In a surprisingly candid talk framed around the 225th anniversary of the Constitution, Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed warned of the potentially corrupting influence of money in Florida’s judicial elections, and of the Legislature’s loading of the November ballot with 11 purposefully long and confusing constitutional amendments, a spiteful snub of the Supreme Court.

7 Republican Mirrors Racing for Congressional District Seat that Includes Flagler

July 31, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The contest to become the Republican nominee for the new and open congressional District 6 seat is cluttered with seven Republicans who largely agree on staple issues from taxes, to guns to Obamacare.

In Florida, Mitt Romney Has a New George W. Bush to Contend With: Gov. Rick Scott

July 16, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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With Rick Scott’s poll numbers continuing to struggle and Florida a critical battleground in the November election, Democrats see the governor as a uniquely powerful albatross against Mitt Romney, who cannot win the election without winning Florida.

ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Florida’s Voter Purge

June 11, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Two naturalized citizens and a Hispanic advocacy group filed suit in federal court Friday to block elections officials from purging the state voting rolls of individuals suspected of being non-citizens.

Florida’s Voter Purge: There Is a Better Way to Ensure Accurate Rolls

June 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Voter rolls to be as accurate as possible, but shouldn’t this be initiated through the 67 locally elected supervisors of election, who are constitutional officers? And shouldn’t this be done in a non-election year and in a non-redistricting year?

As Justice Department Warns Florida Of Illegal Voter Purge, Election Supervisors Urge Pause

June 2, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Florida appears willing to defy federal warnings that the ongoing voter purge may be illegal, although the state is leaving it up to local elections supervisors to make the call. Election officials said earlier this year as many as 180,000 names may be erroneously included on state voter rolls.

Hi Governor Scott, It’s Me, an Early Tea Party Supporter. Not That Much Anymore.

May 21, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Henry Kelley, a tea party activist, ran Rick Scott’s Okaloosa County campaign and was pretty much the only “No Party Affiliated” person, given his deep-seated mistrust of Florida Republicans. He now tells Scott of his disappointment with his tenure.

Florida Elections Official Places State’s Potentially Ineligible Voter Tally at 180,000

May 11, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Officials reported earlier this week that they had forwarded the first batch of those names, about 2,600 to local supervisors of elections for further review and for each voter to be notified that they were on a list of people suspected of being illegally registered.

The Flip-Side of Voter Suppression: Not Everyone Needs to Vote

May 10, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

It is a staple in the newspaper business – especially left-wing newspapers – to exhort people to vote at every election. Conservatives, however, are more interested in quality than quantity, argues Lloyd Brown.

Florida’s Disgraceful New Limits on Voting

January 28, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

The upcoming election is about to be stolen – or, at the very least, rigged – and thousands of your neighbors and, in some cases, your children, are about to be disenfranchised, argues Martin Merzer.

Florida Aiming for Jan. 31 Presidential Primary, Setting Up State vs. National GOP Clash

September 29, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Republicans seemed headed for a showdown with the national party over the date for Florida’s GOP presidential preference primary, which breaks the Republican National Committee’s calendar rules by more than a month.

Lazier Voters: Flagler’s 52% Turnout Was Worst In At Least 16 Years of Mid-Terms

November 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Just 52 percent of Flagler County’s registered voters went to the polls, the lowest voter turnout in at least 16 years of mid-term elections, and likely the lowest turnout since at least the 1974 election, when voter apathy was acute.

Justice for Sale: Half a Million Dollars
Slosh Races for 3 Local Circuit Court Seats

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Eleven candidates in three races in the 7th Judicial Circuit have raised an average of $44,000 each, more than 60 percent of it their own money.

John Selden, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Voters’ Guide for John Selden, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Sid Nowell, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Sid Nowell, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Joe Horrox, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Voters’ Guide for Joe Horrox, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

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