The #1 reason why Southern Strategies went to the Chamber — and who AIF is replacing them with…

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Yesterday, Tallahassee’s Adams Street was rocked by the news that the one of the capital’s most prominent lobbying firms, Southern Strategies, was parting ways with Associated Industries to sign with the Florida Chamber.

Not since Luca Brasi attempted to leave the Corleone family has a defection caused such an uproar. But the reason why Southern Strategies asked out of its contract with AIF can be explained in one word:

Disney.

That’s right, the Mouse roared and insisted Southern Strategies not renew with Associated Industries because of AIF’s commitment to

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