I've lived in FL for the past 10 years & been very active in the FL GOP grassroots.
I'm speaking of politics in general, using the Florida election as an example.
I'm not sure Florida fits 'politics in general'. There are many conservative politically active people who attend church regularly in FL....and what Dobson thinks has an impact on them.
"I'm not sure Florida fits 'politics in general'. There are many conservative politically active people who attend church regularly in FL....and what Dobson thinks has an impact on them."
There are many conservative people who attend church everywhere in the USA. A small number of them make decisions based on what Dobson thinks. Most make up their own minds.
Again, I'm talking about politics in general. Florida is no different from any other state in that regard. You have a couple of primary candidates from the GOP running for the governorship. You like one...others like the other. It's the same in the senate race, except it's rather rare for the leading candidate to be such a loser.
From the way it sounds, I'm betting that the Democrat will win in both races, not because he's better, but because the GOP candidates are such morons.
I've seen the same thing happen in many states. Dobson will have virtually no effect whatsoever. BTW, I don't think he lives in Florida, either.
I have no doubt that you are all wrapped up in this race. Perhaps you are too close to it to see the big picture.