Why is everyone moving to Florida?

dpic73

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Jul 27, 2005
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What a shocker that Florida leans Right but this doesn't mean there are 14,000 NEW registrants, that's the net swing in the R vs D margin. Some of it is explained by Democratic losses to Unaffiliated, not just Republican gains. And though traditionally Unafilliated voters have leaned Right, that's starting to change, hence why some of the races are tightening.


As Florida prepares for upcoming midterm elections, recent public polling indicates that the independent electorate is highly fluid.
  • According to summer 2026 tracking polls reported by Florida Politics, independent voters are breaking sharply away from the GOP and tightening up major races.
  • This current volatility is primarily driven by state-level "pocketbook" issues rather than rigid ideology, with non-affiliated voters expressing frustration over housing affordability, skyrocketing property insurance, and property taxes.

3. Why Florida Independents are Unpredictable
  • Closed Primary System: Florida operates under a closed primary system, meaning NPA voters are entirely locked out of voting for major party nominees in the spring and summer primaries. Because they only heavily engage in general elections, public polling ahead of time is notoriously difficult to nail down.
  • Low Ideological Alignment: A meaningful portion of Florida's independent voters hold mixed policy beliefs (e.g., they may favor conservative economic policies but support progressive ballot measures like abortion access or marijuana legalization), meaning they shift back and forth depending on the specific candidates on the ballot.
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baltimorened

All-American
May 29, 2001
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What’s the best course you’ve played recently ?
Reunion resort and club...or maybe its club and resort. They have 3 signature golf courses - palmer, Watson and nicklaus. And they're not your typical flat Florida courses..lots of undulations, not a flat green on any course, Watson has 174 traps - he must have gotten a great deal on sand.
 
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