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Melissa RossSeptember 30, 2015

Hillary Clinton may be the Democratic frontrunner in Florida (and nationally), far outstripping all comers in terms of fundraising, organization, name recognition, and campaigning experience. But in terms of sheer enthusiasm and excitement, perhaps the campaign story of 2016 is the grassroots groundswell surging behind Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders has jumped from a meager […]

Martin DyckmanSeptember 28, 2015

The comedian Jack Benny, generous in private life, cultivated the stage persona of a world-class skinflint. In one of his most famous radio skits, he’s accosted by an armed robber who demands “your money or your life.” When Benny doesn’t answer, the thug loses patience. “Look, bud, I said, your money or your life,” he […]

Associated PressSeptember 28, 2015

CNN says it will allow Vice President Joe Biden to participate in the first Democratic presidential primary debate even if he decides that day to be a candidate. The network released its criteria for the Oct. 13 debate on Monday. Since Biden has achieved an average of 1 percent support in three polls — even […]

Melissa RossSeptember 28, 2015

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton will return to South Florida on Friday for a grassroots organizing meeting in Fort Lauderdale. The event is set for 2:30 p.m. at Broward College. Clinton is expected to speak and rally supporters. No word whether Clinton will mention what she calls the “drip, drip, drip“ of furor over work emails sent […]

Associated PressSeptember 27, 2015

Here’s the latest news on the 2016 race for president. (All times local): 12:35 p.m. There’s no debate about it for Bernie Sanders. Any chance there will be more than the six debates already sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee? “I have the feeling that there will be,” the Vermont senator tells CBS’ “Face the […]

Bob SparksSeptember 24, 2015

Polling for the 2016 presidential campaign is a political scientist’s dream. It is not too bad for pundits, either. There is something in it for everyone. The Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday is the latest example. The poll reaffirms that Donald Trump still polls the highest in some areas and the lowest in others. […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 24, 2015

It’s no longer summer, but the Republican Party electorate shows no signs of losing their enthusiasm for the Donald Trump candidacy, as the New York City real estate magnate continues to lead in two big national polls released on Thursday. A Quinnipiac survey shows Trump leading the Republican primary pack with 25 percent, followed by 17 […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 23, 2015

For the first time in this election cycle, Marco Rubio now leads Jeb Bush in a Florida presidential poll. However, both still trail Donald Trump in a new survey from Florida Atlantic University (initially published by Anthony Mann in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel) released on Wednesday. The New York City real estate magnate maintains a double-digit lead […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 22, 2015

Jeb Bush assured reporters in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Tuesday that, “We are in it for the long haul,” and said he thinks he’ll be able to pick up Scott Walker supports in Iowa. Though he has nabbed one such Walker backer – Iowa State Rep. Terry Baxter – he’ll need a whole lot more if […]

Associated PressSeptember 21, 2015

Bernie Sanders doesn’t kiss babies. He promises them a revolution. “This is for you,” the upstart Democratic presidential candidate told 3-month-old Lily Landretti after an event in southeastern Iowa. He meant his insurgent campaign. Lily just kept gurgling. In an age of carefully planned campaigns, the Vermont senator is different. A self-identified grump, Sanders gets […]

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