The problem with having a governor as the "CEO of the State" is that the two ideas and ideals work from entirely different mindsets. CEOs issue orders; politicians seek compromise. CEOs operate behind closed doors; politicians, especially here in Florida, operate in the sunshine. CEOs speak; politicians listen.
During his campaign, Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed himself (and indeed is conducting himself now) as the consummate CEO. In the weeks since taking office, he has tried to conduct "the people's business" by edict. He appears determined to chart his own course, call his own plays, take the stage alone — choose your metaphor. It is not going well.
Even before the legislative session started, Scott managed to rile people with his unilateral decisions. He famously killed the bullet train project that would have connected Tampa to Orlando, wiping out tens of thousands of jobs and $2.4 billion in federal funds. He included in his budget recommendation the repeal of the state's new prescription monitoring law, prompting outcries from other states. Then he sold the two state airplanes.
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