October 10, 2010 - 6:00pm
Kendrick Meek Insists He is Not Ending Senate Bid
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 7, 2010 - 8:07pm
Stuck in third place in the polls, U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, the Democratic candidate in the U.S. Senate race, now confronts whispers that he will pull out of the race. Stephen Moore over at the Wall Street Journal reported that Florida Republicans are worried such a scenario is in place -- and will leave Democrats who would back Meek voting for Gov. Charlie Crist who is running with no party affiliation.
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Ed Stein Cartoon
October 8, 2010 - 6:00pm
Dems Turn on Obama Over Iraq, Afghanistan, Gitmo
October 10, 2010 - 6:00pm
It's pretty clear that Democrats are less enthusiastic about voting this year than Republicans. The latest evidence comes from Gallup, which reports that Republicans' 3 percent edge in congressional voting among registered voters increases to 13 and 18 points when you include just those likely and very likely to actually vote.
Sumo Wrestling with Deficits
October 8, 2010 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jeb Hensarling, the four-term Texas Republican, hopes it is true that, as has been said, Americans invariably do the right thing -- after exhausting all the alternatives. Regarding the fiscal imbalance that is driving the national debt toward 90 percent of GDP, Americans are running out of alternatives.
Hollywood Bullies Against Bullying?
October 7, 2010 - 6:00pm
America was horrified by the story that erupted in the national news that Rutgers college freshman Tyler Clementi threw himself off a bridge because his new roommate used a webcam to tape a homosexual encounter in which he'd engaged. Media outlets quickly dispatched their cavalry to find the experts to explain why America is a land of incessant bullying.
Facing 8,000 Lawsuits in Florida, Big Tobacco Seeks Relief
Submitted by Anonymous on October 7, 2010 - 6:10pm
Cigarette companies burned by lawsuits in Florida hope that the worst is behind them.
Some 8,000 suits have been filed against tobacco firms -- more than in all other states combined. Since 2009, Florida juries have awarded smokers and their families more than $250 million in damages -- 10 times the total levied nationwide.
But recent cases suggest the scales of justice may be tipping toward Big Tobacco. See our story tomorrow to learn why.
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Jeff Stahler Cartoon
October 7, 2010 - 6:00pm
Religious Voters Convert, Turn to Rick Scott
October 7, 2010 - 6:00pm
Florida Republican lawmakers and major contributors who fiercely opposed Rick Scott during the partys August primary for governor wasted little time sliding over to support the nominee.
Obama Won't Sign Foreclosure Bill
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 7, 2010 - 5:48pm
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Barack Obama is not expected to sign legislation passed by Congress before it adjourned last week that would have forced states to recognize out-of-state notarizations of foreclosure documents. Obama will use the "pocket veto" method to effectively kill the bill.
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