Harvey Holtzhouse of New Port Richey says in criticizing approval of Proposition 2 college student op-ed page columnist James Hibbs was letting his mouth get ahead of his research. ...more

November 15, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama is considering Hillary Rodham Clinton to be his secretary of state, Democrats said Friday, exciting a burst of speculation that he would transform the former first lady and his fierce campaign foe into one of his top Cabinet officials and the nation's chief diplomatic voice. ...more

November 14, 2008

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is among the candidates that President-elect Barack Obama is considering for secretary of state, according to two Democratic officials in close contact with the Obama transition team. ...more

November 13, 2008

Conservatives now have an opportunity to applaud Democratic proposals when they make sense. ...more

November 12, 2008

In the waning days of his administration, President George W. Bush is trying to slip through a number of new rules that would undermine environmental and consumer protections. ...more

November 10, 2008

Sarah Palin drew a crowd in downtown Tampa on Sunday that didn't look or act as if its side was the underdog in the presidential race, and she assured them Sen. John McCain can still win. ...more

October 27, 2008

STUMPING IN THE BAY AREA With early voting in Florida under way and the presidential election only nine days off Election Day only less than two weeks off, candidates and their surrogates are expected to make multiple visits here. Visits currently scheduled in or near the Tampa Bay area include are: ...more

October 25, 2008

This past Thursday we were once again blessed with the wisdom of Frances Earl in which she asked the question: "What Planet is McCain Living On?" To which I ask her: What planet are you living on Ms. Earl? ...more

September 20, 2008

When Charlie Crist appointed Second District Court of Appeal Judge Charles Canady of Lakeland to the Florida Supreme Court late last month, critics attacked his choice as political and ideological. ...more

September 14, 2008

It's good to hear that Highlands County will finance a new veterans services building. The new building will much better serve the veterans living here, and that's a responsibility we owe the men and women who served our nation. ...more

August 28, 2008