Republicans say it's not a problem that they lost a New York special congressional election last week that was widely compared to Florida's U.S. Senate race. ...more

November 8, 2009

Republicans say it's not a problem that they lost a New York special congressional election this week that was widely compared to Florida's U.S. Senate race. But Democrats, and even some GOP moderates, suggest it's a sign of divisiveness that could damage Republicans' 2010 chances. ...more

November 6, 2009

WESLEY CHAPEL Microsoft Word Class Offered An introduction to Microsoft Word class will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today at New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 W. The class is free and open to adults, but registration is required. For information, call the library, (813) 788-6375. ...more

February 26, 2009

Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair said he wanted his goodbye news conference to be an "upbeat" affair, but the wrestler in him couldn't leave the ring without a few shots at the opponent who whipped him. ...more

November 13, 2008

They raise money through text messages and release videos directly to the Internet, but Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are relying on the old-fashioned U.S. Postal Service to deliver that staple of a presidential campaign's final weeks: the attack ad. ...more

October 27, 2008

You may want to sit down for this little piece of blockbuster information, but according to "Obsession," a fear-mongering DVD being slipped into your Sunday paper, there are quite a few militant Islamic radicals who are really, really, really annoyed with us. Who knew? ...more

September 25, 2008

He's a southerner who sprinkles his conversation with "yes, ma'ams," and wants to make sure his mother in Louisiana gets a newspaper article about him. ...more

September 13, 2008

'Tis the season for this scenario: John Q. Public checks his mail and finds a card in his mailbox from a candidate asking for his vote. ...more

July 11, 2008

It's hard to look anywhere without seeing a political candidate's name. Some are going beyond campaign signs. ...more

July 10, 2008

NORTH CAROLINA - Jesse Helms forever changed North Carolina politics and the conservative movement. The former senator did it without ever changing much about himself. ...more

July 6, 2008