Florida’s Republican supermajority in the state House is supposed to be a bulwark for conservative values. But if you’ve been watching closely, you might have noticed something strange: the so-called “party of the right” is elevating Democrat voices and giving them a seat at the table in ways that seem less about bipartisanship and more about political manipulation. Let’s call it what it is- the rise of the uniparty, and it’s bad news for true conservatives.
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What Is the Uniparty?
The uniparty isn’t a formal political party- it’s a term for when the two major parties, Republican and Democrat, start acting like two wings of the same bird. Instead of fighting for their principles, they merge into a single political class, more interested in maintaining power than representing the voters. The uniparty blurs the lines, making it hard to tell who’s fighting for what, and ultimately leaves the people without a real voice.
How the Florida House Became the Uniparty
Florida currently has the largest Republican supermajority we’ve ever had. We had 85 but two Democrat party hoppers became Republicans after being elected, which turned the majority to 87. Then, one of the Republican representatives, Dr. Joel Rudman, resigned to run for Congress, bringing the number back to 86. With an 86-34 supermajority in the House, Republicans could easily push through a conservative agenda without any Democratic support. But instead, under Speaker Danny Perez, we’re seeing Democrats brought into the fold in high-profile ways- committee appointments, public praise, and even policy discussions. Is this about unity? Hardly. It looks more like a calculated move to manipulate Democrats into supporting Perez’s leadership and agenda, giving him cover as a “consensus builder” while diluting conservative priorities and pushing an anti Governor DeSantis agenda, even though every elected Republican in the House ran on the promise of continuing DeSantis’s Florida first freedom agenda.
Take the recent formation of the property tax relief committee: out of 37 members, 10 are Democrats. In a chamber where Republicans could fill every seat with their own, this is a deliberate choice. It’s not about fairness- it’s about optics and control. By giving Democrats a stake, Perez can claim broad support and avoid criticism from the left, all while keeping dissent in his party in check.
Why This Is Bad for Florida
When the uniparty takes over, voters lose. Conservatives who sent Republicans to Tallahassee to fight for lower taxes, school choice, and parental rights get watered-down compromises instead of bold action. Democrats, meanwhile, get just enough influence to keep them quiet, but not enough to deliver real change for their base. They’re passing more bills than ever, which gives them wins to take home and ultimately keeps them compliant and beholden to the Speaker of the House. The result? More government, less accountability, and a political elite that looks out for itself first.
The uniparty undermines democracy by erasing the differences that give voters a real choice. It creates a political monoculture where debate is stifled and the status quo is protected. And let’s be honest: it’s a betrayal of the grassroots activists and everyday Floridians who expect their representatives to fight for them, not cozy up to the opposition for the sake of appearances.
The Bottom Line
The Florida House Republican supermajority should be a force for conservative reform. Instead, under Speaker Danny Perez, it’s drifting toward uniparty rule, elevating Democrat voices not out of principle, but to manipulate and control. If we want real representation, we must demand more from our leaders and reject the uniparty’s false unity. It’s time to put the people of Florida first, not the political class.
Other stories you may want to read:
Speaker Danny Perez Admits Defeat, Finally Yields on Property Taxes
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- GOP Supermajority in Florida: The Rise of the Uniparty - May 5, 2025
- Speaker Danny Perez Admits Defeat, Finally Yields on Property Taxes - April 29, 2025