At least in presidential politics, Florida is purple again after looking reddish for the past decade - but that doesn't guarantee Florida Democrats any resurgence in state-level elections. ...more

November 9, 2008

By almost every measure, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's overseas tour that concluded here Saturday was a clear success, with meticulously planned and deftly executed events designed to beam back images to the United States of a politician comfortable on the world stage. ...more

July 27, 2008

The stimulus check season is rolling along, and you're still looking forward to getting your hands on the money. ...more

July 6, 2008

Members of Congress need to guard against political grandstanding, but they are right to investigate a private security firm accused of opening fire on innocent Iraqis last month and committing other misdeeds. ...more

October 5, 2007

CLEARWATER - Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. Former Pinellas County Administrator Fred Marquis, a fixture at the county courthouse for decades, is the county commission's unanimous selection to temporarily replace County Administrator Steve Spratt. Spratt, the county's top appointed official for nearly six years, is resigning at the end of this month amid political fallout over the county's controversial purchase of land from Property Appraiser Jim Smith. ...more

September 25, 2007