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Florida Election Day Recapnew

The Dark Side wins while the meek soldier on.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  08-25-2010  |  Politics

In Miami Beach, 'Introducing Ethics Reform' is a Sneaky Way to Take Down Your Political Rivalnew

The city commission is engulfed in a power struggle, with an election less than three months away. The bickering can be traced to last year, when Richard Steinberg gave up his commission seat to run for state representative.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  08-24-2009  |  Politics

Presidential Election Could Spur Voter Fraud in Miami-Dade Countynew

If you believe Nilo Juri, the eye of Hurricane Ballot Cheat, it could get ugly.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  11-03-2008  |  Politics

Hillary Clinton's Money Man in Floridanew

Chris Korge has raised millions for the Clintons. His past raises questions.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  01-28-2008  |  Politics

Inherit the Worthnew

Political icon and saint Carrie Meek is a lobbyist juggernaut.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  06-12-2006  |  Politics

Public Access Redefinednew

Though a citizen's right to record a hearing is protected by Florida law, one Miami man's appeals hearing has been rescheduled twice because security won't allow him in with his camera.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  08-22-2005  |  Politics

Police Reports Describe Activities of Miami Politician Art Teelenew

Many people who thought they knew Art Teele will find it hard to believe one man could inhabit so many different personas. The disgraced public official, who was facing federal charges, committed suicide on July 27.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  08-01-2005  |  Politics

Miami Gun Rhapsodynew

A new Florida law grants immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action to people who use deadly force in protecting themselves against deadly attackers and intruders. Miami New Times reveals who's packing heat.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  05-10-2005  |  Politics

Ill-Behaved Former Mayor Attempts Comeback in Miaminew

Never one to let humiliation stand between him and elective office, Xavier Suarez managed to win enough votes this past August to end up in a runoff contest for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. His 1998 election as mayor was overturned because of voter fraud.
Miami New Times  |  Francisco Alvarado  |  10-26-2004  |  Politics

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