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Ashley Moody’s Twitter Spin Cycle: Populism Trumps Conservatism

Ashley Moody’s Twitter Spin Cycle: Populism Trumps Conservatism

by Brian Burgess | Jul 1, 2024

Despite her claims on Twitter, Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Moody vs. Netchoice did not deliver the populist outcome she was hoping for. In a tweet earlier today, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody trumpeted her own intentionally misleading spin...
The Capitolist acquires Capital Soup platform from Sachs Media, with eye toward expanding influence

The Capitolist acquires Capital Soup platform from Sachs Media, with eye toward expanding influence

by Capitolist Staff | Jun 10, 2024

Capital Soup is one of Florida’s most widely-read unfiltered public policy digital news sites. The platform is now available to site sponsors and advertisers as a core component of The Capitolist’s advertising, influence and content delivery options.  In a...
Sorry Brian Mast, but Joe Biden isn’t pooping in the St. Lucie Estuary

Sorry Brian Mast, but Joe Biden isn’t pooping in the St. Lucie Estuary

by Brian Burgess | Apr 1, 2024

Not that we needed any further reminders that 2024 is an election year, but Republican U.S. Representative Brian Mast is doing his part, just in case. Over the last week or so, the South Florida Congressman has gone on a bit of a rampage accusing the federal...
Brightline’s high-speed hype machine hits another snag, slashes ridership forecasts (again)

Brightline’s high-speed hype machine hits another snag, slashes ridership forecasts (again)

by Brian Burgess | Mar 25, 2024

Wow, you really have to hand it to the public relations firm helping Brightline spin the media. Four days ago, a story appeared in an obscure South Florida blog claiming that Brightline can’t keep up with demand. As a longtime Brightline doubter, that caught my...
As nation’s highest court grapples with Florida’s social media law, Republicans need to regroup on free speech

As nation’s highest court grapples with Florida’s social media law, Republicans need to regroup on free speech

by Brian Burgess | Feb 29, 2024

Despite conservative frustration with heavy-handed content moderation by big social media companies, Republicans must come up with better solutions than government oversight In an era where the internet serves as the forefront of public discourse, the Supreme...
John Morgan’s political ringmaster ruse and why he’s unlikely to take center stage

John Morgan’s political ringmaster ruse and why he’s unlikely to take center stage

by Brian Burgess | Jan 7, 2024

In the high-stakes courtroom of Florida politics, the Sunshine State’s most famous superlawyer, John Morgan, is once again posturing as if giving serious thought to the idea of running for political office. With an ego at least as big as his waistline, Morgan...
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