Most American elections aren't particularly competitive. So an off-year election cycle featuring only three significant contests doesn't have any business being interesting. ...more

November 3, 2009

State Sen. Mike Fasano and Rep. Rob Schenck cruised to victory Tuesday, swatting away their respective Democratic challengers who tried to emphasize the stigma that came with incumbency. ...more

November 6, 2008

Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair should have all the advantages in his race against Kevin Beckner for the countywide District 6 commission seat. ...more

October 19, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- The horse race also known as the Aug. 26 primary is in full stride, with the latest contribution totals raised by candidates as a rough way to handicap the races. ...more

August 2, 2008

There's nothing like a good scandal to spice up the campaign season. And This Space enjoys a good scandal as much as the next soulless muckraker. ...more

May 11, 2008

When I lived in Pensacola, jokes about local government spanned four centuries and more. ...more

February 11, 2008

Now that the Iowa caucuses are over, the Hawkeye State will, at least for another four years, not have to hear the criticism of its outsized, make-or-break influence in presidential elections. ...more

January 6, 2008

Now that the Iowa caucuses are over, the Hawkeye State will, at least for another four years, not have to hear the criticism of its outsized, make-or-break influence in presidential elections. ...more

January 6, 2008

A recent letter to the editor made an excellent point about politicians constantly raising money for their next election. The writer stated that if these politicians focused instead on representing their constituents, and being real leaders, they wouldn't need nearly as much money to be re-elected. That's the point that almost no one gets anymore. It's also what's ruining our country. It's a lot easier to win a race by holding fundraisers and kissing the rings of special interests than it is to be a real leader. The money buys smoke and mirrors, sound bites and enough attack ads to win an election. To be a strong leader, well, that requires work, backbone, integrity and brains. It seems like few of our leaders at the state and national levels have enough – or any – of these attributes. Try to name a few leaders over the last 50 years who let their records win the election for them. Come on, be honest. How many members of Congress or presidents can you name who truly were great – or even good – leaders? The list is painfully short. ...more

November 25, 2007

An editorial questioning the need to change election rules in city of Dunedin. ...more

October 13, 2007