Tag: politics
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The Best Man for the Job… in Venezuela: Why Samuel Vilchez Santiago is Too Big for Florida
If you want to understand the tragedy of modern politics, look no further than the resume of Samuel Vilchez Santiago. By all accounts, Samuel is a star. He is the classic American success story: arriving at age 13, rising to become valedictorian of Colonial High School, earning degrees from Princeton and Oxford, and serving as Read more
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The New Fortress America: Why the “Fascism” Narrative Misses the Point
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Political Editor If you listen to the Beltway chatter, we are living through a re-run of the 1930s. The headlines scream of “authoritarianism” and a “dictatorial” drift. But if you actually read the blueprints—specifically the 2025 National Security Strategy and the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Annual Report—you find something Read more
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The 14-Vote Gap: Predicting the Chapin-Tanna Runoff with PolyDavid
Why traditional polling fails in razor-thin local races—and how our new predictive engine changes the game. By David Washington, Political Editor, The Orlando Voice The dust has settled on the November general election, but the battle for Orlando City Council District 3 is far from over. In a contest decided by a margin thinner than Read more
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Florida DOGE Audits: The Full Story from Subpoenas to Final Numbers – How Much Money Can Stay in Your Pocket in 2026?
By Sean King, Public Relations/Media Associate, J & Washington ORLANDO – If you own a home in Dr. Phillips, rent an apartment in Pine Hills, run a small business in Lake Nona, or just drive our roads every day, this story is about one thing: your money. Back in the summer of 2025, Florida’s new Read more
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Three Ways Orlando Is Failing Its Homeless—And It’s Not What You Think
Homelessness in Orlando is not a hidden problem; it’s a crisis unfolding on our streets, a crisis underscored by a recent 24% single-year spike in the unsheltered population, and a staggering 156% increase over the last three years. In response, city officials have launched high-profile initiatives like “Accelerate Orlando,” promising bold, compassionate, and effective solutions. Read more
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The Orlando Sentinel’s Snub: Why the Editorial Board’s Endorsements are a Power Play, Not a Public Service
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Political Editor In the chaotic, often confusing world of local politics, a newspaper’s editorial endorsement is meant to be a lighthouse. It is, in theory, a non-partisan, sober analysis designed to cut through the noise and guide voters toward the best-qualified candidates, regardless of political affiliation. This year, the Read more
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A Tale of Two Narratives: Storytelling, Scrutiny, and the Trillion-Dollar Question
By David Washington of J & Washington LLC, for The Orlando Voice In the modern political arena, the story is the strategy. We recently observed a fascinating example of this in a passionate “letter to the editor” from Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost. As a team that specializes in data, behavioral science, and persuasive communication, J Read more
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Gen Z’s Cultural Nihilism
By Kevyn Dufresne, J & Washington Associate In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination at the hands of a lone assailant, a national conversation around the shooter’s supposed ideology has polarized all sides of the political spectrum. With Kirk being such a controversial public figure, many online figures have rushed to point fingers at one Read more
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From Controversy to Unity: Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, and the Power of Us
By Crystal Negron, J & Washington Guest Commentator Mi gente — let’s talk real. The buzz right now is Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, and of course, the negative voices already came out. “He’s too explicit.” “He doesn’t represent all of us.” “The NFL is just checking a box.” Some even say he’s Read more
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An Analysis of the 2025 Redistricting Process and its Political Implications
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Political Editor 1.0 The Mandate for Change: Expansion to an Eight-District Commission The 2025 redistricting process in Orange County, Florida, represents a fundamental realignment of the county’s political landscape, driven by a direct voter mandate. The 2024 approval of a charter amendment expanding the Orange County Commission from six to Read more