TBO Politics

Obama Takes On Florida Boycott

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Moving into his new role as the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Barack Obama will seek to mend fences with his first visit in months to Florida, including a Tampa campaign event, next week.

Obama To Campaign In Tampa On May 21

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:33:00 EDT

TAMPA - Moving into his new role as the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Barack Obama will seek to mend fences with his first visit in months to Florida, including a Tampa campaign event, next week.

Play Of The Day: Clinton's Rise-And-Shine Surprise

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:51:00 EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Doris Smith went downtown early Monday to see about getting tickets to Barack Obama's rally. Advance seats were sold out, she said, and the only option was to stand in line for up two hours or more and hope for the best. Disappointed, she decided instead to go for breakfast - and walked right into Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign stop.

Florida's Recount: The Movie!

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:00 EDT

It's not a horror movie, although it is Hollywood spin. But to many Floridians, HBO's homage to the 2000 presidential vote-counting debacle will be a cringe-inducing look back at democracy in action in their home state — and it might prompt questions on whether, in this presidential election year, it could happen again.

HBO Recounts The 2000 Election

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

To many Floridians, HBO's homage to the 2000 presidential vote-counting debacle will be a cringe-inducing look back at democracy in action.

Edwards: Clinton Didn't Choose Words Well On Race

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:16:00 EDT

WASHINGTON - Former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards said Sunday that Hillary Rodham Clinton probably didn't choose her words carefully when she suggested Barack Obama was losing the white vote.

Obama Rises From Political Obscurity To Verge Of History

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:44:00 EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The amazement was on their faces. Hundreds waited for Barack Obama on that evening in South Carolina, 15 weeks ago, to claim victory - a surprising victory, surprisingly large. And amazing it was. It made it possible for him to stand today on the verge of being the first black person ever nominated for president by a major party.

Obama Outlines November Election Strategy

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:41:00 EDT

BEND, Ore. (AP) -- Barack Obama began sketching the outlines of his expected presidential contest against Republican John McCain on Saturday, saying the fall election will be more about specific plans and priorities than about questions of political ideology or who is more patriotic.

Hispanics Give Lead To State Democrats

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Florida now has more Hispanic voters registered Democratic than Republican.

Florida Hispanics Now Lean Toward Democrats

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:52:00 EDT

TAMPA - Florida now has more Hispanic voters registered as Democrats than Republicans. The difference is small – less than a percentage point. But it reflects a long-term demographic shift that could benefit Democrats: the increasing dominance of non-Cubans, particularly Puerto Ricans, among Floridians of Hispanic descent.

Analysis: Wright Didn't Hurt Obama Much In Indiana, North Carolina

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:37:00 EDT

WASHINGTON - The reaction - or lack of it - by Indiana and North Carolina voters to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's incendiary comments emphasizes how deeply entrenched the racial lines of support are for the two Democratic presidential rivals.

Clinton Backed Into Corner

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

After Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's disappointing showing in the Indiana and North Carolina primaries, her campaign acknowledges she needs the banned delegates from Florida and Michigan for any chance of winning the Democratic presidential nomination.

Plane Malfunctions Prompt Crist's Pilots To Turn Back

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Malfunctions on a state plane carrying Gov. Charlie Crist, three staffers and a Florida Department of Law Enforcement officer to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon prompted the two pilots to turn the craft around and return to Tallahassee.

Malfunctions Force Crist's Plane To Return to Fla.

Tue, 06 May 2008 19:26:00 EDT

Malfunctions on a state plane carrying Gov. Charlie Crist, three staffers and a Florida Department of Law Enforcement officer to Washington, D.C., Tuesday afternoon prompted the two pilots to turn the craft around and return to Tallahassee.

Obama Wins In North Carolina, But Trails Clinton In Indiana

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:57:00 EDT

Voters in Indiana and North Carolina crowd polling places as they try to settle the largest remaining contests in the Democratic presidential nomination.

Democrats Debate Value Of Votes, Delegates

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Unless today's Indiana and North Carolina primaries produce a surprising upset, the Hillary Rodham Clinton-Barack Obama stalemate will continue, ultimately to be decided by superdelegates.

Voters To Have Final Say On Adding Penny To State Sales Tax

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Florida voters will decide this fall whether to tack another penny onto the state sales tax and whether to resurrect one of former Gov. Jeb Bush's pet education projects. They will also weigh in on various tax breaks.

An Emotional Legislative Session Winds Down

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

They laughed - a lot - but cried plenty as well as they passed more than 270 new laws affecting everything from your property taxes to license plates for your car.

Lawmakers Adjust Hurricane Program

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Improving the My Safe Florida Home program may take time, lawmakers said Friday, after unanimously passing legislation to further tweak the state's hurricane inspection and home improvement program.

Crist Happy With His Session Accomplishments

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:58:00 EDT

Gov. Charlie Crist stood in his office during the last day of the legislative session, lightly tossing a football in the air as he eagerly awaited a vote on a health insurance bill that was high on his priority list.