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Micromanaging the Messagenew

One writer takes a look at Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's press secretary, Jacob DiPietre, and his policy of not responding to a single question -- ever.
Miami New Times  |  Tristram Korten  |  07-11-2005  |  Politics

County Commissioner Targeted in Miami Airport Scandalnew

Scoundrels allegedly gorged themselves on millions of gallons of high-grade jet fuel stolen from Miami International Airport, and now a prominent politician is implicated in the conspiracy.
Miami New Times  |  Tristram Korten  |  03-22-2005  |  Politics

Judge Who Signed Christian Pledge Not Fit for Benchnew

Leslie Rothenberg, now a candidate for Florida's Third District Court of Appeal, signed a Christian Family Coalition pledge promising to oppose gay marriage and domestic partnerships "with my votes, powers, and privileges of public office."
Miami New Times  |  Tristram Korten  |  12-13-2004  |  Commentary

Mortal Kombat, Miami Style, for State Attorney's Officenew

Between rivals Katherine Fernandez Rundle and Al Milian, this year's contest is as close to a death match as local politics can get. They talk as if only they stood in the way of complete chaos.
Miami New Times  |  Tristram Korten  |  11-01-2004  |  Politics

State Attorney Learns Dangers of Wooing Big Moneynew

Katherine Fernandez Rundle is facing the most significant election challenge of her 11-year tenure as Miami-Dade State Attorney, having stepped into her critics' crosshairs by attending a fundraiser hosted by a politically active businessman whose daughter had a criminal case pending at the State Attorney's Office.
Miami New Times  |  Tristram Korten  |  10-20-2004  |  Politics

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