Mitt Romney has conceded that his thoughts, expressed at that Boca Raton, Fla., fundraiser, were "not elegantly" stated. Those mocking him might concede he has tabled one of the mega-issues of our time.

Amendment 2 that Florida voters will be asked to consider when they head to the polls in November is perhaps the least controversial, though critics insist it isnt an appropriate subject for a state Constitution and will cost local governments millions of dollars in lost revenue.

The Florida Veterans Property Tax Amendment (or Amendment 2) would extend current constitutional homestead property tax exemptions to all combat- disabled veterans age 65 or older, even if they were not residents of the Sunshine State at the time of their enlistment.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has fired off a letter objecting to the Obama administrations rejection of disaster relief for the Sunshine State from Hurricane Isaac and upped the states request by adding additional expenses to the cost of the storm.

Scott also directed the state Department of Emergency Management to formally appeal the denial.

Florida has a history of providing property tax relief to veterans, disabled persons and the elderly.

Being invited to write a column to oppose tax breaks for disabled veterans is like being asked to throw torpedoes at the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus.

As Democrat Alvin Brown kicks off his second year as mayor of the Sunshine States largest city, hes receiving criticism and accolades from some very unlikely sources.

Perhaps the most significant and disappointing theme that has run through not only my decades in politics, but my years afterward as a pollster and analyst, has been the GOP's increasing tendency to shy away from anyone or anything that is bold or unique.