they have stuck with repukes since Nixon... I know they are the sons and daughters (and grandchildren) of Batista oligarchs, but we should find a way to get their vote.

They dream of returning to Cuba someday... or at least hold a grudge that their grandparents never got to go back.

Instead, we should focus on Puerto-Rican Americans and Mexican Americans in Florida. Their values are more in line with those of the Democratic Party. They are more open to what we have to say. In fact, we insult them when we court the Cubans. Generally speaking, they don’t like the Cubans, either.

-Laelth

There are multiple "Hispanic" communities with distinctive interests. Rick Scott has made the effort to engage these groups, particularly the Venezuelans. The Republicans had his playbook as a starting point.

I was literally talking about this earlier today.

That label is a killer with various hispanic groups and the funny ting is that the party they vote for is no less socialist.

accomplishing much of anything. The Panhandle is just as bad although not as many possible votes. Here it’s just the DWC, Democratic Women’s Club. They are still doing weekday luncheons like when it was all housewives. Makes me nuts! Way too much turf warfare crap going on. Would love to have someone take a serious interest in the state and get us up and running.

But how?

I moved here three years ago from Texas...

At least there, the system was transparent.

You have to start at the county level. Unfortunately, you generally have to be aware and form a plan in June of each presidential year. See Miami-Dade's charter here (and note the link to the state bylaws): https://www.miamidadedems.org/bylaws.