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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 20, 2016

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Donald Trump might think the election is rigged against him, but one of his top supporters appeared to dismiss that claim this week. Gov. Rick Scott shot down questions about widespread voter fraud Thursday, telling reporters in Bonita Springs his expectation is that everyone will “do the right thing” come Election Day. “My goal is […]

Associated PressOctober 16, 2016

Donald Trump keeps peddling the notion the vote may be rigged. It’s unclear whether he understands the potential damage of his words, or simply doesn’t care. Trump’s claim, made without evidence, undercuts the essence of American democracy, the idea that U.S. elections are free and fair, with the vanquished peacefully stepping aside for the victor. […]

Gary FineoutAugust 10, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday refused to say if he disagrees with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that the election could be rigged. Instead, Scott suggested Wednesday that people could “try to play games” in the upcoming election in Florida, which decided the chaotic presidential election 16 years ago and could once again play […]

Julie DelegalJune 26, 2015

Let there be no doubt: The individual responsible for murdering a church pastor and eight parishioners in Charleston, S.C., is a white supremacist. Stating that fact does not politicize the horror, nor does it diminish our sense of mourning for the people who were lost. To the contrary, getting justice for the victims demands that […]

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 […]

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Uloma Ekpete Kama. Image via campaign site.

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Bob Sparks: GOP should embrace and shape online voter registration