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GOP Vs. Merit Retention: Scott Shirks Leadership
Gov. Rick Scott is the top Republican official in Florida, as such, he is the leader of the Republican Party of Florida, but you'd never know it.
Lakeland Ledger
Reed: Politics shift to overdrive in Brevard
Successful candidates know to always synchronize a batch of campaign mail with the election supervisor’s mass-mailing of absentee ballots.
Florida Today
Stein: Broward pols show un-fine whine
The South Florida politicians doing the whining are simply tiresome, talk about an un-fine whine.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Cunningham: Juditics
I must say a few words in defense of the much-maligned Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican Party of Florida and the Kotch brothers.
Gainesville Sun
Politics for the students
With both presidential candidates directly addressing college students in their campaigns, it’s important that Florida A&M students pay attention.
FAMUAN
Reed: Where politics rules the TV kit
The menu included Florida politics and asparagus rolled in pancetta on the set of “Live with Lori,” a new locally based cooking show.
Florida Today
GOP voter fraud hurts system
Gov. Rick Scott and Florida Republicans were right all along: There was a voter fraud problem in Florida.
Pensacola News-Journal
Dunkelberger: Hispanic Influence in Florida Grows
A new poll from a liberal immigration-advocacy group shows Latino voters could help both Barack Obama and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in Florida this year.
Lakeland Ledger
Reed: Where politics rules the TV kitchen
“Live with Lori,” is a new locally based cooking program on the Sun Sports Network that features talk with Florida political figures.
Florida Today
Disgrace in Boynton Beach goes beyond Marlene Ross
It’s the naked truth about Boynton Beach politics.
Palm Beach Post
Grimm: When slop passes for political ads
Who would have thought that two disparate instances of imprudence back in 2003 would have such relevance in the Florida election of 2012?
Miami Herald
First debate marked by insincerity, half-truths
Little rang genuine about the debate as each candidate pandered to their own delegate bases, cherry-picking facts and accomplishing little.
USF Oracle
Maxwell: Hardball politics back at Disney?
In recent weeks, we have seen Disney try to bully, muscle and buy the public policy it wants.
Orlando Sentinel
Obama benefits as Clinton rewrites history
Too many local and national politicos try to rewrite political and business history to suit their ideological agendas. Even U.S. presidents do it.
Biz Pac Review
Keep Forman
Broward Clerk of Court deserves another term.
Miami Herald
For 18th Circuit attorney we ednorse…
The Sentinel endorses Phil Archer for state attorney in the 18th Judicial Circuit.
Orlando Sentinel
For State Senate Districts 12, 13, 14 we endorse…
We endorse Darren Soto in Senate District 14, Andy Gardiner in District 13, and Geraldine Thompson in District 12.
Orlando Sentinel

Letter To The Editor

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
Equal time

Ever wonder why it is that the rabid conservative Republican writers get so many of their vile rants about President Obama printed? Is it because...

Hernando Today
Amendments betray Republican principles

As a group, these amendments create...

Tampa Bay Times
Segregation a shame for all

So, unlike Dan Callaghan, I am not changing my party affiliation from Democrat to independent. I will keep working within the party to see that we...

Suncoast News
Appalling threat to the judiciary

As a registered Republican, I am...

Tampa Bay Times

Op Ed

RPOF is setting a bad precedent

On Sept. 21, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced that it would actively oppose the merit retention of all three Florida Supreme Court...

Tallahassee Democrat
Hold these top judges accountable

The Republican Party of Florida took the unprecedented step of voting to oppose the retention of these three justices.

Naples Daily News
Wait for it - Romney's media rebound

 

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Bradenton Herald
Rufus S. Armstrong: Amendment 6 protects parental rights

Florida state law requires...

Gainesville Sun
Public sector costs, benefits

Public versus private compensation....

Tampa Bay Times
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?
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
Thou Shalt Not Blame Charlie Crist for Digital Domain
Like Others, Florida TEA Party Excited by Romney-Ryan
Over-the-Top Would Understate Security at Last Week's RNC
Politics - The New Ism
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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?
Will staging its national convention in Tampa give the Republican Party a Florida advantage in November?
Should newspapers continue to make endorsements in political campaigns?
Is former Gov. Jeb Bush right to say politicians shouldn’t sign a pledge of no new taxes?
Who should oppose Governor Rick Scott in 2014?
A Tale of Two Floridas
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

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