After caucuses and primaries in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina, the Democratic nomination contest moves to Florida. I know, I know, we were bad and we don't get any delegates (for now). But I'm a purist. I want to look at how representative the states so far have been of America as a whole in demographics.
And Florida wins. So like it or lump it, the results of Tuesday's Democratic primary two days from now are Florida's voters speaking with a voice that sounds like America.
Of course, Florida is not representative of the rest of the country in all areas. Our weather puts yours to shame. Last night, I slept with the sound of the surf coming in through my windows, and awoke to blue skies, temperatures in the 60s, and the first buds of spring in the treetops. And it's JANUARY.
Other areas of Floridian superiority -our women (and men) are MUCH prettier than yours. And our citrus products, nectar of the gods that they are, make California orange juice taste like battery acid. (OK, OK, I'm getting a little carried away. Sorry.)
But in important demographic characteristics, we are JUST like America.
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