Commentary Matt Schlapp’s decision to move the Conservative Political Action Conference from Washington, D.C. to Orlando, Fla. was brilliant. No one knew how good this decision would ultimately be for the conservative movement. Washington is the heart of the swamp. Its news media is toxic and focused only on propaganda. The lobbying firms, bureaucracies, and the social life are all dominated by Democrats. In recent years, hatred of Trump and fear of COVID-19 have made Washington a dark and dour place for conservatives. By contrast, Florida is winning. Under former Gov. Rick Scott and current Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida has a competent but limited government—and a much lower tax burden than states such as New York (where the bureaucratic public employee unions keep spending about twice the Florida level per capita). The result is a friendly and positive response to newcomers and a level of happiness reinforced each sunny day. …
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