Tag Archives: Florida

Can’t Steal Thunder That Wasn’t Yours

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

538Refugees predicted back in April why Marco Rubio would be the VP pick because of Romney’s lagging support amongst the latino/hispanic community. There was also the perception that it wouldn’t hurt Romney’s chances to carry the swing state of Florida despite … Continue reading →

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The Burden of Proof for Voter Fraud Belongs to the Accusers

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

There is a tenant in criminal law that proclaims that it is better to let one guilty man go free than it is to convict ten innocent men. That is the core of our legal system. Innocent until proven guilty. … Continue reading →

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It’s Florida All Over Again: Why Rubio Will be the VP Nominee

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

(Update: 6/15/12 Following President Obama’s policy of granting protection from deportation of illegal immigrants who were born or brought here as children, Rubio as a VP choice is once again called into question. The Obama administration’s actions caught the Romney … Continue reading →

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Capital Punishment: Values vs. Ethics?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

(Editor’s note: 538Refugees occasionally hosts guest editorials. This one is from across the big pond. Based in London, Dee A. Mason is a freelance travel writer, and as a result relishes culture and broadening her horizons through debate and exploration. … Continue reading →

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Florida Law: Pull Your Pants Up and Stop Having Sex With Animals

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Florida does some quirky things on occasion. And Governor Rick Scott (himself not above inciting controversy) has a chance to sign into law a couple of unusual bills. Yes, one of them happens to be a law against the current … Continue reading →

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E Uterus Unum

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Florida State Rep. Scott Randolph (D-Orlando) is frustrated with the 18 bills regulating abortion being considered by the Florida State Legislature. He feels that the legislative priorities are misplaced when Florida’s economy, like much of the nation’s, is in disarray. … Continue reading →

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Better the Devil You Know…

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

One of our contributors from Florida in the comment section has posited that he is experiencing regret regarding his early vote for Kendrick Meek. I have to concur. I’m not sure what would happen if Meek dropped out now anyway. … Continue reading →

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