Before the 2008 election, almost nobody outside Alaska and Arkansas had heard of Sarah Palin or Mike Huckabee. But in a long and crowded campaign season, they were the only Republican politicians who inspired any genuine enthusiasm. ...more

November 24, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist announced Monday that Florida banks and mortgage lenders have agreed to delay certain foreclosure proceedings, an agreement that industry leaders described as a "reaffirmation" of what they are already doing. ...more

December 2, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist announced today that Florida banks and mortgage lenders have agreed to delay certain foreclosure proceedings – an agreement industry leaders described as a "reaffirmation" of their practices rather than a major change. The announcement fell short of expectations that built up around Crist's initial comments last week about declaring a moratorium on foreclosures, possibly by executive order. Today, Crist made clear that the 45-day foreclosure freeze would be voluntary on the part of bankers and other participating lenders, giving homesteaded property owners the opportunity to renegotiate their payment plans. ...more

December 1, 2008