East German leader Erich Honecker proclaimed in 1989 that the Berlin Wall could remain in place for another 100 years. But his faith in East German construction was almost as off the mark as his political instincts. The Wall opened for traffic a few months after Honecker spoke. Now the remaining pieces are crumbling. ...more

October 16, 2008

If Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama receive their parties' nominations, here's a look at the logical vice presidential candidates who might accompany them on their tickets, ranked in the order of likelihood. No. 1 is the likeliest. ...more

May 19, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist, we are continuously reminded, is on a roll. The popular Republican hybrid has been riding high since hitting the daily double with John McCain and Amendment 1. ...more

February 13, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist, we are continuously reminded, is on a roll. The popular Republican hybrid has been riding high since hitting the daily double with John McCain and Amendment 1. ...more

February 11, 2008

John McCain became the Republican presidential front-runner, and Florida homeowners got a smidgen of property tax relief, but the big winner in Tuesday's Florida primary may have been Gov. Charlie Crist. ...more

January 31, 2008