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It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to move this state forward. Instead, it looks like we aspire to mediocrity, and we're going to get there.

Tampa, Fla., mayoral candidate Bob Buckhorn, criticizing Florida Gov. Rick Scott's decision to turn away $2.4 billion for high-speed rail.

Tampa, Fla., mayoral candidate Bob Buckhorn, criticizing Florida Gov. Rick Scott's decision to turn away $2.4 billion for high-speed rail.

Tina Trenkner is the Deputy Editor for GOVERNING.com. She edits the Technology and Health newsletters.