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Mike's On Mic | Episode 138: UNF Poll Deep Dive with Dr. Sean Freeder
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In Episode 138 of Mike's On Mic, hosts Mike Miller, Mike Hightower, and Mike Tolbert sit down with Dr. Sean Freeder, UNF political science professor and director of the Public Opinion Research Lab. The team breaks down the latest July UNF poll numbers, exploring what they reveal about voter sentiment, shifting party advantages, and major upcoming races in Florida.
Key Discussion Topics & Highlights:
- Florida’s Political Landscape: Dr. Freeder analyzes why Republicans maintain a strong voter registration advantage, but why a narrower turnout differential could make the 2027/2028 election cycles much more competitive.
- The Affordability Crisis: A look at why affordability and housing costs dominate voter concerns across all political lines, and how candidates must move past generic platitudes to craft targeted messaging.
- The Homestead Exemption Amendment: Breaking down the legal challenges facing the property tax ballot language, how budget impact estimates drastically change voter support, and shifting stances from key interest groups and leadership.
- The Governor's Race: Examining the surprising polling numbers between Byron Donalds and David Jolly, the impact of national anti-incumbent sentiment, and Republican primary fallout.
- The U.S. Senate Primary & General Outlook: A close look at the Democratic primary race between Lieutenant Colonel Vindman and State Representative Angie Dixon, and how either candidate stacks up against incumbent Ashley Moody.
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