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The Elephants in the Room
Where the Republican Party is today, and where it could be headed.
Jake Walsh


Restoring Legal Leverage
The Debate Around Florida House Bill 1551 and Attorney’s Fees in Insurance Disputes.
Garrett S. Elsinger


Faith in the Swamp
UF is home to many vibrant communities of faith, and students are the driving force behind them.
Jake Walsh


The FBI Chessboard
President Trump’s inner circle is using the FBI to award supporters and punish opponents.
Benjamin Robertson


The Race to Tallahassee
Spurred on by an endorsement from President Trump, Byron Donalds has announced his candidacy to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis in 2026.
Jake Walsh


Populism: is it really recyclable?
Reframing 19th century populism to unpack misconceptions in the Trump era.
Mathis Paulhiac


Governing in the Age of the Permanent Campaign
Polls are valuable when viewed in the right light. Doing so is a challenge.
Jake Walsh


And the Winner Is…
Where the race for president, control of Congress, and various statewide contests stand the morning after Election Day.
Jake Walsh


Election 2024 Preview: Amendments
Florida voters will face six statewide ballot measures in November. Courtesy of the Florida Finibus Team When Florida voters head to the...
Jonathan D. Clubb


Putting a Point Back Into Politics
Lowering the temperature of our political climate will take raising the bar on the kind of rhetoric we reward. Courtesy of The Architect...
Jake Walsh


American Dissonance: No Magic Soil
A look into the mind of Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance, the current immigration crisis, and what it means to be an American to...
Jackson Rowell


Do We Live in a Democracy or a Republic?
Understanding the difference can illuminate America’s political past and help secure its future. Image Courtesy of National Archives In...
Jake Walsh


Gators in Government
Florida’s ship of state often takes its captains from the Swamp. Image Courtesy of the State of Florida The University of Florida, its...
Jake Walsh
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