The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
Florida
Ron DisAstrous wasn’t available for a presidential phone call regarding Hurricane Helene. He didn’t try to call back, let alone join the president in assessing Florida damage and federal aid. Likely reason: He knows that then-Republican New Jersey Gov. ChrisChristie took some GOP backlash for meeting with President Obama to thank him for federal help after Hurricane Sandy.
“I will be voting no (on Florida’s amendment to codify abortion access).”—Donald Trump.
“In Florida, we’ve seen the state and the presidency decided by 537 votes, so any group can potentially sway an election or the presidency.”—Miami-based, Democratic pollster Fernand Amandi.
No, there is no vaccine against Surgeon General Joseph La-dope-o.
According to the Brennan Center for Justice, voter impersonation is virtually non-existent. Apparently, Florida’s “Election Police” never got the memo.
DisAstrous’ Agency for Health Care Administration has created ads and a website to oppose (the abortion-permitting) Amendment 4. Outtake: “Florida is protecting life: Don’t let the fearmongers lie to you.”
A new law provides for the creation of several potential new license plates—such as “Margaritaville.” But, no, “Freedumb” and “Anti-Woke” are not in the running.
The “Swifties for Kamala” Instagram page has more than 55,000 followers.