Not All Inaugural Addresses Are the Same

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How does Governor Scott’s inaugural address compare to those around the country? Florida’s chief executive lived up to expectations by focusing his vision for Florida’s future on jobs and economic issues. In fact, the governor mentioned “jobs” and “taxes” more than every other newly inaugurated American governor – combined. A Sachs Media Group analysis identified what this year’s inaugural addresses had in common – and where priorities closer to home ruled the day. Click here to see the results.

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Public policy consultant, researcher, and writer with substantial legislative, political, and private-sector experience. Extensive experience conducting public opinion research using scientific survey methodology, including experimental design. Utilizes academic research methodology and on-the-ground training to collect, analyze, and strategically present data. Previously served as senior staff on two statewide gubernatorial campaigns in Florida, as a deputy policy chief to one governor, as legislative staff in both the Florida House and Senate, and as Director of Health Care Policy for the Florida Medical Association.

Has been published in both academic and mainstream media outlets, co-authored a book on ‘The New Science of Momentum’ as applied to politics, business, military, and sports, and authors Substack on the intersection of policy and public opinion. Serves as full-time teaching faculty at Florida State University, and as president of the Tallahassee Jewish Federation. . Earned her doctoral degree in political science at Florida State University and her bachelor’s degree at New College of Florida in Sarasota.

 

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