the decade that spawned the culture wars that would define national affairs for the next 40 years. ...more

February 22, 2009

Socks, the White House cat during the Clinton administration who waged war on Buddy the pup, has died. He was around 18. ...more

February 20, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, came to Washington and did what people with young children usually do before moving. They looked at their new house, and then Mrs. Obama checked out the school choices for their daughters. ...more

November 15, 2008

ridiculous and wise - related to the race for the Democratic presidential nomination . . . ...more

June 10, 2008

Quotations - ridiculous and wise - related to the race for the Democratic presidential nomination . . . ...more

June 9, 2008

Sad Day For Readers Re: "Sheltering Chelsea Never Ends," by John Herbert, From Where I Sit, published in the Wednesday, Feb. 20, edition of Hernando Today. ...more

February 21, 2008

When it mattered, Charlie Crist endorsed John McCain and arguably helped the senator win Florida and thus gain stature and momentum for Super Tuesday. ...more

February 18, 2008

Chelsea Clinton tells students about her mother's plans for the economy and mortgages. The former first daughter outlines Hillary Rodham Clinton's concern about Darfur and women's rights. She ticks through talking points on electability, health care and the environment. ...more

February 17, 2008

Tony D'Andrea of Dunedin says Hillary Clinton has betrayed her daughter and all women. ...more

January 29, 2008

While her parents command center stage at massive campaign rallies, Chelsea Clinton has gone the road less traveled. ...more

January 24, 2008