Republicans say it's not a problem that they lost a New York special congressional election this week that was widely compared to Florida's U.S. Senate race. But Democrats, and even some GOP moderates, suggest it's a sign of divisiveness that could damage Republicans' 2010 chances. ...more

November 6, 2009

Could it be true that the Republican Party is intentionally committing suicide? That's what a lot of folks are saying and some Republicans are crying foul. A culture war is raging within the party, and a lot of good people are being booted. Who benefits? The Democrats, of course, but other consequences also could result. ...more

November 6, 2009

In a heated race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination, Gov. Charlie Crist keeps moving away from his support of President Barack Obama's stimulus package that the governor called "fantastic" and "remarkable" when lobbying for its passage. ...more

November 6, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist is saying he did not endorse the $787 billion federal stimulus bill, a statement that might confuse some voters. ...more

November 5, 2009

The Tampa Port Authority nominating committee is seeking applicants for a future commissioner opening designated for a person with a maritime industry background. ...more

November 5, 2009

In a case being called Twittergate, a Republican Party county chairman wants to know whether state party leaders knew about a fake Twitter account set up to defame him. ...more

November 4, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist has received a lot of grief from the conservative wing of the Republican Party for endorsing the economic stimulus program put forward by the Obama administration. So Crist is anxious to show that the stimulus program he has embraced is paying dividends. The numbers, however, tell an unconvincing tale. ...more

November 4, 2009

State Sen. Paula Dockery's decision to challenge Attorney General Bill McCollum for the GOP gubernatorial nomination may upset the party's elders, but the competition will be good for the Republican rank and file. ...more

November 4, 2009

Republican Sen. Paula Dockery said this morning she will file papers today to run for governor. ...more

November 3, 2009

In what looks like a victory for the same conservative forces backing Marco Rubio in Florida, the Republican Party nominee dropped out of a special election to fill a U.S. House seat in New York on Saturday. ...more

November 2, 2009