The election of Barack Obama as president of the United States captured the attention of the world. Following are excerpts from foreign newspapers on the election of the nation's first black president: ...more

November 9, 2008

With a gracious nod to Barack Obama, John McCain acknowledged defeat and urged his supporters to move beyond partisan differences to put country first - an echo of his campaign theme. ...more

November 5, 2008

I was sent a letter posted on the Sun 'n Lake commentary Web site written by a Joe Eck. It was a plea for Guy Maxcy's re-election to the county commission, repeating Maxcy's campaign theme of "Please, just four more years." I wonder how many readers know why another term is so necessary for Maxcy? Maybe Eck and others know that if Maxcy gets 20 years in he becomes eligible for a retirement benefit? In other words, he gets paid for not working and we the taxpayers have to fork over monthly public funds to him. ...more

October 15, 2008

It wasn't your normal political debate. There were no timed speeches, sharp exchanges or clever attacks on character. ...more

May 21, 2008

John McCain revved up efforts Tuesday to explain his economic plan, as the financial-market turmoil threatened to steal the spotlight from his central presidential primary campaign theme of national security. ...more

January 23, 2008

If we can tell anything about the presidential candidates from their campaign theme music, it may be this: They (or perhaps their aides) aren't paying much attention to the lyrics. If they were, they might change their tune. ...more

January 21, 2008

Class warfare has never been a big seller with the American voter, and for good reason. In this still young land of opportunity, the next rags-to-riches success story may very well be one of us. ...more

October 27, 2007