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What's in a name?
Don't be fooled by its deceptive title. Amendment 8 is an assault on public education and it deserves to be soundly rejected.
Gainesville Sun
Furnari: Allen West's desperate opponent's phony polls
Allen's West's Democratic opponent, Patrick Murphy, is desperate and intentionally misleading his financial supporters, and the voters.
Biz Pac Review
Knowles: Universal Studios shocking show defames Romney, praises Obama
Florida voters need to know about the appalling attempts by Universal Studios in Orlando to influence the November election for President Obama.
Biz Pac Review
Keep church-state separation by rejecting Amendment 8
Church-state separation is good for church and state. preserve it by rejecting Amendment 8.
Palm Beach Post
Santiago: Intent of 11 ballot questions was to deceive
Neither good intentions nor true desire for voter input placed the 11 state constitutional amendments on a crowded ballot in the Nov. 6 election.
Miami Herald
Pitts: The unemployment rate and GOP’s ‘War on Reality’
Conservatives accused the Labor Department of conspiring against them. when the government released figures showing the unemployment rate at 7.8%.
Miami Herald
Grimm: Timeshare mogul David Siegel mouths off
David Siegel, the Orlando timeshare mogul, just fired off an email to his 7,000 employees telling them who should get their vote.
Miami Herald
St. Lucie County Commission, District 3,
We recommend Debra Swanson for Port St. Lucie City Council District 3.
Treasure Coast Palm
: Martin County Commission, District 3, general election
We recommend Anne Scott for Martin County Commission, District 3.
Treasure Coast Palm
Vice presidential candidates must tell the truth
When second-in-command hopefuls Joe Biden and Paul Ryan square off in tonight’s vice presidential debate, their real success will lie in the truth.
USF Oracle
Neuhausen for Hernando School Board
The Hernando Times recommends voters elect Robert Neuhausen for Hernando School Board, District 4.
Hernando Times
Tom Hanlon for Group 2 Pasco County judge
The Tampa Bay Times recommends Tom Hanlon for Pasco County Court judge, Group 2.
Tampa Bay Times
Retain four Court of Appeal judges
On all four merit retention questions for the 2nd District Court of Appeal, the Tampa Bay Times recommends a yes vote.
Tampa Bay Times
Yes on Florida Supreme Court justices
For Florida Supreme Court Justices R. Fred Lewis, Barbara J. Pariente and Peggy A. Quince, the Tampa Bay Times recommends a yes vote.
Tampa Bay Times
'Chips' Shore serves with distinction as Manatee clerk, merits new term
The Herald's Editorial Board applauds R.B. "Chips" Shore for his many accomplishments and recommends voters return him to office.
Bradenton Herald
Airport Authority candidates sharply disagree on airport's future
We support Jim Werter for reelection for the St. Augustine Airport Authority.
St. Augustine Record
Don't let fear rule decisions on voting for president
Let’s try to put presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in context with a little test.
Florida Times-Union

Letter To The Editor

Lesson not learned

What these business executives do in the polling booth is a private matter but to proclaim these allegiances in the public forum could mean...

Suncoast News
Be independent

We political independents use common sense to evaluate politicians with an open mind. We seek the best person for our country, state or county. If...

Suncoast News
Tax amendments would make other homeowners in Florida pay more

Regarding Sunday’s editorial against the tax amendments to the Florida Constitution, proposed Amendments 4, 9 and 11, which would provide breaks...

Palm Beach Post
Mike Bennett not worthy of Manatee County elections supervisor post

After decades of efficient, fraud-free, nonpartisan leadership by Bob Sweat in the Supervisor of Elections Office, we are now faced with the...

Bradenton Herald
Actions are a window into character

A person's character is always important. Character is not like a light switch. It starts building when you are young and becomes more...

Orlando Sentinel
Dumb remark doesn't rule Mitt out

Mitt Romney's comments about government freeloaders were ignorant and ridiculous. If he truly believes 47 percent of us are automatically...

Orlando Sentinel

Op Ed

Amendment 8 would attack religious freedom

America was founded under the principle that citizens must never be coerced through taxation to support religious institutions. In 1779, the...

Tallahassee Democrat
Why we have merit retention

This November, Floridians will vote on whether to retain three Florida Supreme Court Justices and fifteen District Court of Appeal judges. They...

Gainesville Sun
to vote, register by Tuesday

Before any Floridian's voice can be heard, he or she must register to vote. And to have a voice in the November election, Floridians must be...

Tampa Bay Times
Perspective: The matter with voter registration

This year, 41 states introduced more than 180 bills to limit early voting, require specific ID at the polls or throw new obstacles at those who...

St. Augustine Record
Vote By Mail. It's Easy and Phone Will Stop Ringing
Dead Man Voting
Birds of a Different Feather
Civility in Public Life: What Can Floridians Do About It?
Watching the Debates Through the Lens of Small Business
Florida Bar Should Stay Out of Judicial Politics
Holding Judges Accountable
Check Records of Florida’s Supreme Court Justices
Top 10 Reasons to Vote
League Urges “No” Vote on All 11 Proposed Amendments
Like Others, Florida TEA Party Excited by Romney-Ryan
Over-the-Top Would Understate Security at Last Week's RNC
Delving Into Mitt's Religion
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Amendment 10: Should Florida's Constitution be changed to ease the tax burden on small businesses?
Amendment 6: Should Florida's constitution be changed to address abortion?
Amendment 8: Should Florida's constitution be changed to allow religious institutions to receive taxpayer funding?
Crist at the DNC: A setup for another run for governor?
How are the Republican National Convention in Tampa and the GOP ticket being viewed?
If the presidential election were held today, for whom would you vote?
Will the selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate help Mitt Romney win Florida?
Who should Mitt Romney pick to be his vice presidential running mate?
In hindsight, was it a good decision to move up Florida's presidential primary?
Was it a good move for Republican lawmakers to move up Florida’s presidential primary, even knowing we'll lose half of our convention delegates?
Addressing "Voter Fraud" or Causing It?
Please, Don’t Stop at the Top
Super-Rich Should Put a Sock In It
The Politics Behind Giving Ex-Cons the Vote
Time to Tell President Obama, You're Fired!

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