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

By: Diane Roberts

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 1,484

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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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 the Legislature, looking unbeatable.

But by the 1970s, the Democrats had become the Party of Civil Rights and …

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