Specter Among Few Party Switchers to Lose Seat
In his career-ending defeat in yesterday’s Democratic primary, Arlen Specter — the longest serving Senator in Pennsylvania history — became one of only a small…
Florida’s Jobless Could Swell to 3 Million, Says Gubernatorial Candidate Khavari
The ranks of jobless Floridians, currently numbering more than a million, could triple by the end of next year as a result of the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, says economist Farid A. Khavari, a Democratic candidate for governor of Florida.
Whack Job: Billy Roper of the Nationalist Party
This is a new feature for Uncovered Politics called the “Whack Job of the Week” in which I plan to throw the spotlight onto someone who is either crazy, stupid or a little bit of both. Far too frequently the media ignores or even gives credible coverage to people who are, quite frankly, deserving of [...]
The Back of the Pack: Thune Speaks to NRA
On May 17th, Republican Senator John Thune of South Dakotka addressed the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in North Carolina. Thune joined other GOP hopefuls like Sarah Palin, Congressman Mike Pence and Haley Barbour in speaking to the crowd of gun rights activists.
Prediction: The Torch Has Passed from Ron to Rand
With his victory in the Kentucky Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Rand Paul (son of Texas Congressman and 2-time Presidential candidate Ron Paul) is on a fast track to Washington.
Looking Back: Florida’s Hard Road to Success Outside the Major Party System
With Governor Charlie Crist pondering a bid for U.S. Senate as a No Party Affiliation candidate, now seems like a good time to take a look back at the history of third party and independent candidates in Florida.
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