JAVIER MANJARRES
Javier Manjarres is based in Miami/Fort Lauderdale and is a nationally renowned award-winning political journalist, author, and Publisher of The Floridian, Texas Politics, and Cactus Politics.
He is a father of 4 young children and enjoys traveling, playing soccer, mixed martial arts, and weight-lifting. Javier has made many appearances on Fox, Newsmax, CNN, NBC, CBS, and The Blaze, and has been cited by numerous media publications including, The Hill, New York Times, Washington Post, POLITICO, Tampa Bay Times, Fox News, and Miami Herald.
“Very few people in Florida politics have the reach and influence that Javier does. When Javier talks or writes, we listen.”—U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R)
“Javier has his finger firmly pressed on the pulse of politics. It is quite astonishing to see how significant of a role he plays in Florida and Washington, D.C.”-—Governor Ron DeSantis (R)
DANIEL MOLINA
Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter for Texas Politics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University. His hobbies include reading, writing, and watching films.
JACKSON BAKICH
Jackson Bakich is a national reporter for Texas Politics. Born in Orlando but raised in Lake County, Florida, Jackson Bakich is currently a senior at Florida State University. Growing up in the Sunshine State, Bakich co-hosted the political talk radio show "Lake County Roundtable" (WLBE) and was a frequent guest for "Lake County Sports Show" (WQBQ). Currently, he is the Sports Editor of the FSView and the co-host of "Tomahawk Talk" (WVFS), a sports talk radio program covering Florida State athletics in Tallahassee.
Jackson's work has been cited in Newsmax, POLITICO and other media outlets.
GRAYSON BAKICH
Grayson Bakich received his Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His research concentrated on the polarization in U.S. politics and how it could lead into justification of violence. His work has been featured in national outlets such as Fox News, POLITICO, and Newsmax.
MATEO GUILLAMONT
Mateo Guillamont is a Miami-based reporter covering international, national, and the U.S. Congress.