Independents Shut Out Regarding "Drawing The Line On Redistricting" (Commentary, Jan 6): ...more

January 12, 2008

A local political spokesperson said the reason there are so many people listed as independent voters these days is due to motor vehicle registrations, when people don't know what to put down for party affiliation. That's partially true, but there's something much bigger going on that neither major party seems to grasp. People are tired of the candidates they elect being so out of touch with their needs. During campaigns, these politicians seem all ears on the issues of the day. They talk about the problems, offer multiple-point plans on how to address then. Then, once elected, nothing is improved and special interests always hold much more sway than constituents. It's no wonder so many people are dropping party affiliations and becoming independents. ...more

January 10, 2008

The closeness of the primaries makes the diverse electorate of Florida a huge factor in the unpredictable process of nominating presidential candidates. ...more

January 10, 2008

Before heading to that New Year's Eve party Monday, don't forget: Dec. 31 also is the deadline to register to vote in January's presidential primaries. ...more

December 27, 2007

New Hampshire made John McCain the last time he sought the White House. Now he's hoping the nation's first primary can save him. ...more

December 9, 2007

She's not Glinda, the Good Witch from 'The Wizard of Oz,' able to wave her magic wand and change things. In nine months on the job as House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi has learned to live with the limits of her power. ...more

October 14, 2007

Former President Clinton has emerged as a clear asset in his wife's campaign for the White House, with Americans offering high ratings to his eight years in office and a solid majority saying they would be comfortable with him as first spouse, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. ...more

October 4, 2007

Peno Hardesty of New Port Richey says we have no right to hate. ...more

September 18, 2007

•The classic Lerner & Loewe love story 'My Fair Lady' starts Wednesday at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. ...more

September 10, 2007