OA221: Elections Have Consequences, Florida Edition

<p>Today's Rapid Response Friday takes us back to a well-worn trope here at OA that we can't emphasize enough in late October:  <strong>elections have consequences!</strong>  Specifically, we take a look at the importance of past and future elections in the pivotal swing state of Florida.</p> <p>We begin, however, with a quick statement on the Trump administration's apparently-leaked policy regarding trans people and some new developments.</p> <p>After that, it's time for the ever-popular Andrew Was Wrong segment, with two things that.. well, Andrew got wrong:  Whitewater and Paul Manafort (!)</p> <p>Then it's time for a deep dive into the Florida Judicial Nominating Commission and various constitutional amendments that are on the ballot this November, including one that takes a swipe at our favorite doctrine.</p> <p>But that's not all!  We move on to discuss 202 Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Avenatti.  It's not pretty.</p> <p>Finally, we end with an all new Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #99 regarding criminal procedures.  After getting it wrong last week, Thomas needs to go 2-for-2 to get to the coveted "60% at the half" -- can he do it?!??  You'll have to listen and find out!  And, of course, if you'd like to play along with us, just retweet our episode on Twitter or share it on Facebook along with your guess and the #TTTBE hashtag.  We'll release the answer on next Tuesday's episode along with our favorite entry!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Appearances</span></p> <p>None!  If you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at <a href= "mailto:openarguments@gmail.com">openarguments@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Show Notes & Links</span></p> <ol> <li>For more on the history  of jury sentencing at the state level, check out this <a href= "https://illinoislawreview.org/wp-content/ilr-content/articles/2011/4/Carrington.pdf"> 2011 law review article by Melissa Carrington</a> that's well worth a read.</li> <li><a href= "http://www.