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JI7

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60. don't a lot of people notbe to florida to avoid paying taxes ?

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Voted for Trump. Voted for Rubio. Voted for DeSantis. Voted for Scott. [View all] BlueStater Nov 2018 OP

It seems to me that many Floridians are societal refuse. Not all, of course. nt Progressive Jones Nov 2018 #1

Nope. VanillaC Nov 2018 #2

Not true, we have a new voting block now! juxtaposed Nov 2018 #5

All states have issues. As a non Floridian my question would be why does Boward County still_one Nov 2018 #15

Seems a bit fishy that the most Democratic county in Florida continually has "problems" and kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2018 #61

and perhaps we should take some pre-emptive action so it doesn't happen still_one Nov 2018 #66

Theresa Lapore hannah Nov 2018 #62

Thanks still_one Nov 2018 #67

And, stand your ground? pwb Nov 2018 #3

Plus it will be flooded with the rising oceans and global warming. FloraDUH! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2018 #7

And the governor doesn't NOTICE. dawg day Nov 2018 #28

You would think they would get a clue when some streets in Miami flood at high tide. RKP5637 Nov 2018 #31

I sure hope Florida enjoys the monsters they have voted into power. WTF is wrong with RKP5637 Nov 2018 #4

I, and many other Floridians, worked hard for a different outcome mcar Nov 2018 #6

TY for all the FLORIDIANS there that DID EVERYTHING possible to win this bluestarone Nov 2018 #12

Do people realize how close this election was. Anyone who says Florida is a lost cause isn't still_one Nov 2018 #17

True. VERY close, and Nelson really won! He got FUCKED by a shitty ballot and voter suppression. LBM20 Nov 2018 #39

agreed, and the Democratic party really needs to get in front of this issue to avoid it happening still_one Nov 2018 #69

My post wasn't directed towards you. Why get offended? BlueStater Nov 2018 #23

... mcar Nov 2018 #46

That's called an "exaggeration". n/t BlueStater Nov 2018 #59

I suspect voter suppression had more to do with this than the actual will of voters. Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #27

THIS LenaBaby61 Nov 2018 #63

Yes. I don't like such broad brush statements either. The problem is the entrenched powers... Hekate Nov 2018 #33

Thanks, Hekate mcar Nov 2018 #47

I still can't believe it! I thought we had it this time. In It to Win It Nov 2018 #42

It is so depressing mcar Nov 2018 #48

EXACTLY, WE CANNOT CONTROL OTHER'S VOTES!!!! Wiseman32218 Nov 2018 #55

Things are going to change unless somehow that gets thwarted. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2018 #70

I totally agree!!! Jacksonville here!!! Wiseman32218 Nov 2018 #72

I thought of you and my sister when Cha Nov 2018 #83

Yes, Cha mcar Nov 2018 #87

Yes, Florida Flipped red Seats to BLUE! Cha Nov 2018 #88

Yes. Plenty. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2018 #8

And over half the citizens, who like having a racist as their governor. BlueStater Nov 2018 #20

The incompetence of the Florida Democratic Party is stunning. OrlandoDem2 Nov 2018 #9

Agree, they need to look in the mirror. radius777 Nov 2018 #45

The FL Democratic Party was much more active this time mcar Nov 2018 #49

Couldn't agree more. Phoenix61 Nov 2018 #73

The FDP has lost something like 22 out of 24 statewide elections since 2000.P OrlandoDem2 Nov 2018 #74

Retirees and older voters in Florida Quemado Nov 2018 #10

You know, state-bashing sucks blogslut Nov 2018 #11

You're right. DavidDvorkin Nov 2018 #13

+1 sandensea Nov 2018 #14

I'm a Floridian. BlueStater Nov 2018 #18

I'm a Texan blogslut Nov 2018 #19

Considering Florida will be underwater in like 20 years... BlueStater Nov 2018 #21

Best state (FL) I ever lived in except for recent political outcomes.. at140 Nov 2018 #16

... Scurrilous Nov 2018 #32

Here's why people (especially retirees) move to FL. YOHABLO Nov 2018 #22

That's very true. There is a trend called "Halkbacks" though underpants Nov 2018 #26

I have read that also. llmart Nov 2018 #36

Asheville is really nice underpants Nov 2018 #50

Yes, I've been there a few times... llmart Nov 2018 #79

They have a pretty screwed up political history there too..... kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2018 #68

and there is a $50,000 reduction in assessed value of homes at140 Nov 2018 #35

Why they need to run centrist Dems radius777 Nov 2018 #56

That was the theory with Gwen Graham Awsi Dooger Nov 2018 #90

These kinds of threads are trash IMO PoorMonger Nov 2018 #24

20 years ago, Florida was a purple state. BlueStater Nov 2018 #29

Not exactly accurate about NE PoorMonger Nov 2018 #44

It will be a new state in 2020. SunSeeker Nov 2018 #25

That's if the FDP can identify and cultivate these voters. OrlandoDem2 Nov 2018 #30

We all have a responsibility to reach those voters. SunSeeker Nov 2018 #43

My son and I volunteered for my local state representative. OrlandoDem2 Nov 2018 #65

Thank you! SunSeeker Nov 2018 #71

I wonder? atreides1 Nov 2018 #34

The "system" won't stay the same unless we give up and let it. SunSeeker Nov 2018 #37

The constitutional amendment that passed mcar Nov 2018 #51

Gore and Nelson got fucked by bad ballots and other shit. THEY REALLY WON THEIR ELECTIONS IN FL! LBM20 Nov 2018 #38

TOO MANY DEM LEANERS DID NOT VOTE. True, it was better, but MORE PEOPLE NEED TO VOTE! LBM20 Nov 2018 #40

Yep! mcar Nov 2018 #53

Or the mailed in ballots and got fucked by the exact match BS. Blue_true Nov 2018 #64

My county is 70% Democratic MaryMagdaline Nov 2018 #41

There will be 1.5 million more people eligible to vote in 2020 YessirAtsaFact Nov 2018 #52

Breaks my heart janterry Nov 2018 #54

Wrong Burt!! It was close. Don't piss all over everyone. IADEMO2004 Nov 2018 #57

Because of R rule in Fla, their elections are corrupt and their water is filthy. Cousin Dupree Nov 2018 #58

don't a lot of people notbe to florida to avoid paying taxes ? JI7 Nov 2018 #60

I thought those HS school kids were going to play such a big role? Thrill Nov 2018 #75

It is Florida crazycatlady Nov 2018 #89

Great beaches, good food, decent climate pintobean Nov 2018 #76

Half of us are Blue voteearlyvoteoften Nov 2018 #77

I lived in Florida for six years The Genealogist Nov 2018 #78

Yes it does! Seminole County is now blue for one. kydo Nov 2018 #80

Florida rso Nov 2018 #81

voter suppression since 2000 or before. scotus made it open season. pansypoo53219 Nov 2018 #82

The Midwest is the problem with Florida. At least a part of our problem GulfCoast66 Nov 2018 #84

In fairness MFM008 Nov 2018 #85

Looking like Florida will be tough to flip blue in 2020 Stidham8 Nov 2018 #86