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Election Night In Little Havananew
Anger at Versailles Cafe, elation at Obama headquarters.
Miami New Times |
Michael Miller |
11-07-2012 |
Elections
I-4 Corridor Predicts Florida for Romneynew
The folks most likely to choose the next president live in Central Florida, near the 132-mile east-west artery known as the I-4 corridor. Sandwiched between Tampa and Daytona Beach, this strip of concrete is Florida's very own Mason-Dixon line, subdividing the state into red and blue halves in which the conservative North votes Republican and the liberal South usually sides with the Democrats.
Miami New Times |
Victor Gonzalez |
11-05-2012 |
Elections
Romney Gaining in Floridanew
Romney gains five points in Florida, closes gap on hispanic voters.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
10-15-2012 |
Elections
Lessons Dems Can Learn From RNCnew
Democrats took notice as Clint Eastwood melted down, but avoiding octogenarian speakers wasn't the only lesson they should take away as they kick off their own convention in Charlotte.
Miami New Times |
Michael E. Miller |
09-04-2012 |
Elections
South Florida's Dirty Little (Political) Secretnew
A Miami New Times reporter's failed quest for office — and harrowing journey into the dark heart of small-town Florida politics.
Miami New Times |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
06-26-2012 |
Elections
Mayor for Lifenew
Otis Wallace, Florida City's "mayor for life," is corrupt with power.
Miami New Times |
Michael E. Miller |
02-23-2012 |
Politics
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Won't Offer Primary Endorsementnew
We doubt either Newt Gingrich or Mitt Romney will lose much sleep over being snubbed by one of the most unpopular Govs in the country.
Miami New Times |
Kyle Munzenrieder |
01-23-2012 |
Elections
Sarah's Warnew
Palin started a blood libel war in Tucson. "Refudiate that!" says former 2 Live Crew frontman Luther Campbell.
Miami New Times |
Luther Campbell |
01-20-2011 |
Commentary
Florida Election Day Recapnew
The Dark Side wins while the meek soldier on.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
08-25-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Rick Scott, Kendrick Meek
Tea Party Pretty Boynew
Marco Rubio has risen with lightning speed. He's also a world-class opportunist with an uncanny habit of being in the right place at the right time.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
07-20-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Marco Rubio, Tea Party
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
Death Row Inmate Wants Seat on Florida State Supreme Courtnew
Who says the electric chair should stand in the way of your dream job? Not Michael Lambrix.
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
02-10-2009 |
Politics
The Dream Is Alive: During the Week History Was Made in Washington, Words From Kingnew
The Obama administration has lots of challenges; race is only one. But the top guns would do well to listen to King's description of the Jewish/black partnership: "Our unity is born of our common struggle for centuries, not only to rid ourselves of bondage, but to make oppression of any people by others an impossibility."
Miami New Times |
Chuck Strouse |
01-26-2009 |
Commentary
Obama's Florida Gamble Pays Offnew
McCain was too late. The new prez spent heavily in Florida and eked out victory here.
Miami New Times |
Tristam Korten |
11-10-2008 |
Politics
Faux-Bama Hits South Floridanew
Gerardo Puisseaux warmly greets a visitor in the reception area at the studios of Spanish-language TV channel América TeVé. He is between takes of a sketch show, so he's in costume: a dark suit and a big mole plastered next to his left nostril. Sure there are a few imperfections but they do little to diminish that first impression: He doesn't just look like him; they share the same damn face.
Miami New Times |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
11-03-2008 |
Politics
