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Bob SparksFebruary 20, 2015

Bill Clinton is known to use the term “dead-bang loser” to deride the policies or actions of political opponents. One of his more recent targets was Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for the latter’s epic fights with the state teachers’ union. Clinton described Walker’s success in those fights as a dead-bang loser for Wisconsin. With Walker’s […]

Bob SparksFebruary 19, 2015

Bill Clinton is known to use the term “dead bang loser” to deride the policies or actions of political opponents. One of his more recent targets was Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for the latter’s epic fights with the state teachers’ union. Clinton described Walker’s success in those fights as a dead bang loser for Wisconsin. […]

Bob SparksFebruary 12, 2015

As the 2015 legislative session approaches, committees and sub-committees are pouring over hundreds of bills. Some of these bills are good ideas, while others are not so good. There is another category for bills that reflect a reasonable idea, but one whose time might be in the future. The latter best describes House Bill 227 […]

Bob SparksFebruary 5, 2015

More than 50 years after it happened, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains a regular topic of discussion. Among those who remember both, only the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, matched the lingering psychological trauma inflicted by the events of November 22, 1963. It can be safely said that no event created […]

Bob SparksFebruary 1, 2015

Angela Corey has a job that certainly cannot be described as boring. As Florida State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, she gained notoriety for her prosecution of two high profile cases over the past three years. Three years ago she was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to serve as the lead prosecutor of George […]

Bob SparksFebruary 1, 2015

Angela Corey has a job that certainly cannot be described as boring. As Florida State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, she gained notoriety for her prosecution of two high profile cases over the past three years. Three years ago she was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to serve as the lead prosecutor of George […]

Bob SparksJanuary 18, 2015

Political junkies, reporters and columnists should thank Jeb Bush. His sooner-than-expected semi-announcement of a run for president accelerated the run for the White House. While a few potential opponents likely spit out their morning coffee upon learning of Bush’s move, newshounds and consultants were overjoyed. Instead of endless January speculation stories, some substance and actual […]

Bob SparksJanuary 18, 2015

Political junkies, reporters and columnists should thank Jeb Bush. His sooner-than-expected semi-announcement of a run for president accelerated the run for the White House. While a few potential opponents likely spit out their morning coffee upon learning of Bush’s move, newshounds and consultants were overjoyed. Instead of endless January speculation stories, some substance and actual […]

Bob SparksJanuary 18, 2015

Political junkies, reporters and columnists should thank Jeb Bush. His sooner-than-expected semi-announcement of a run for president accelerated the run for the White House. While a few potential opponents likely spit out their morning coffee upon learning of Bush’s move, newshounds and consultants were overjoyed. Instead of endless January speculation stories, some substance and actual […]

Bob SparksJanuary 8, 2015

Since Earth came into being eons ago, it has regularly adapted to climate change. Global cooling led to ice ages and glaciers. Global warming melted the glaciers. Few paid little, if any, attention to this portion of science until recently. Today, climate change is fully ensconced in the minds and conversations of mainstream America. Raising […]

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Bob Sparks: Tax credit scholarship lawsuit a “dead-bang loser”

Bob Sparks: Tax credit scholarship lawsuit a ‘dead bang loser’

Bob Sparks: GOP should embrace and shape online voter registration

Bob Sparks: A plausible November 22, 1963, cover-up story emerges

Bob Sparks: Angela Corey is no stranger to Stand Your Ground

Angela Corey is no stranger to Stand Your Ground

Bob Sparks: Jeb Rubio forced to adjust to Jeb Bush’s timetable

Bob Sparks: Jeb Rubio forced to adjust to Jeb Bush's timetable

Bob Sparks: Rubio forced to adjust to Jeb Bush's timetable

Bob Sparks: Moderate voices needed to market climate change