U.S. Senator-Elect Warnock (D-GA)
Not since upstart Governor Jimmy Carter (D) Georgia won the White House in 1976 has the Peach State played such a critical position in American politics. While the Deep South went from solid conservative blue in the late 1980s to solid conservative red, there have been splotches of “purple” popping up here and there. A lot of it has to do with the southern migration of Northeastern and Midwestern voters for retirement or jobs. Let’s “brunch” on that this week.
“If You Build It, They Will Come” – In the 1970s and 80s living in Wisconsin, I noticed a fascinating trend. People who yearly vacationed in Florida decided to move there to work or retire full-time. A lot of it was caused by factory closings, layoffs and a search for better opportunity. By 1984, at age 25, it claimed me, too. My music career had hit its peak, and I really wanted to get back into my other passion, broadcasting, so I departed to the University of Florida fo