Florida Democrats Have Reason for Hope, but Could Still Mess This Up

Florida Democrats have reason for hope, but could still mess this up

The Fourth Floor Rotunda in the Florida Capitol. (Photo by Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix)Florida Democrats have gotten a bit giddy lately. Optimistic, even. These are unfamiliar emotions for them. Some election year polls are perking them up something fierce. Democrats — “Dixiecrats” as many were called back in the day — owned this state for more than 150 years (with a little pause during Reconstruction), holding all state offices, controlling …

Florida Democrats have reason for hope, but could still mess this up - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

The Fourth Floor Rotunda in the Florida Capitol. (Photo by Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix)Florida Democrats have gotten a bit giddy lately. Optimistic, even. These are unfamiliar emotions for them. Some election year polls are perking them up something fierce. Democrats — “Dixiecrats” as many were called back in the day — owned this state for more than 150 years (with a little pause during Reconstruction), holding all state offices, controlling …