Report: Insurance, inflation dominate Florida voter concerns

The old political line when it comes to elections, “it’s the economy, stupid,” uttered by Bill Clinton adviser James Carville more than 30 years ago, remains relevant in Florida today. 

That’s a key takeaway from the initial findings in the Associated Industries of Florida’s Center for Political Strategy Statewide General Election Poll, released earlier in June. A powerful lobbying group billed as “the voice of Florida Business,” AIF will present the details at AIF Summer Policy and Political Retreat. McLaughlin & Associates conducted the poll, with a sample size of 800 registered likely general election voters in Florida.

The survey highlights — which don’t have the name of either major party candidate running for president — shows that “economic kitchen table issues remain top of mind for Florida voters.” Results include: