Colin Powell, a Republican and retired general who was President Bush's first secretary of state, broke with the party Sunday and endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president, calling him a "transformational figure" while criticizing the tone of John McCain's campaign. ...more

October 20, 2008

Whatever the outcome of the Nov. 4 general election, the Pinellas County School Board is in for substantial changes. ...more

October 16, 2008

The once independent-minded Sen. John McCain has adopted the serve-the-rich policies of President Bush and the divisive tactics of former Bush strategist Karl Rove, Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden said Monday during a campaign stop in Michigan. ...more

September 16, 2008

Sen. John McCain's campaign accused Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday of playing "the race card," citing his remarks that Republicans would try to scare voters by pointing out he "doesn't look like all those other presidents on the dollar bills." ...more

August 1, 2008