Caroline Kennedy's mysteriously abrupt decision to abandon her Senate bid gave rise to an ugly swirl of accusations Thursday and feverish speculation over whether she jumped or was pushed. ...more

January 22, 2009

1:01 p.m.: Lines are formed at several Wesley Chapel precincts including 127 at the Lexington Oaks Clubhouse and at the Seven Oaks Clubhouse, Precinct 142. Parking is on the street at both sites. Voters report no problems at the Lexington Oaks site. Voter Sharon Uhal said she only waited 10 minutes. ...more

November 4, 2008

Four years ago, Highlands County voters saw an active campaign for sheriff. In the primaries, four qualified candidates squared off in debates, and the November election saw two very qualified candidates. This election campaign, while very heated, was run with no mud slinging and ranting promises. ...more

October 23, 2008

While national political parties are on the firing line pointing fingers and slinging mud, here in the Tampa Bay area, the ski clubs are holding their own political fracas. Yes, things are none too cozy since the recent breakup of the area's largest ski club. ...more

October 13, 2008

I would like to thank Barack Obama and John McCain (despite the fact that my gratitude towards one will only extend the length of this column) for explaining to me what "American" means. ...more

July 23, 2008

Politics At Its Worst Regarding "Clinton's Pa. Win Boosts Pressure to Solve Florida, Michigan Votes" (front page, April 24): ...more

May 3, 2008

Anyone who thought Sen. Barack Obama was getting a free ride in his quest for the White House needs to think again. His Democratic rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton, along with many Republicans, have started the mudslinging and body blows. That's because they are scared of the man who seems to be generating interest across party lines and throughout the country. Clinton stomped her feet and cried foul about something Obama said concerning her support for NAFTA in the 1990s. He said that as first lady, when her husband was a big promoter of free trade, that she also supported it. For some reason his statement enrages her now. That's strange, because she never mentioned anything against NAFTA before. ...more

February 25, 2008

There is no mudslinging or million-dollar war chest. No party nominations, dirty tricks or battles for key endorsements. ...more

January 19, 2008