Let's face it. John McCain's a loner with a stern, "it's-a-dangerous-world" message and fairly cold eyes. He isn't charismatic. And no one can accuse him of being a sunny guy. In fact, he's better known for his short, hot temper. ...more

August 30, 2008

Is everything spinning out of control? Midwestern levees are bursting. Polar bears are adrift. Gas prices are skyrocketing. Home values are abysmal. Air fares, college tuition and health care border on unaffordable. Wars without end rage in Iraq, Afghanistan and against terrorism. ...more

June 22, 2008

We have long since said goodbye to those Horatio Alger and "Little Engine That Could" references to University of South Florida football. Was it barely a month ago that the Bulls were undefeated, ranked second in the Bowl Championship Series and the talk of this and many other towns? ...more

November 14, 2007