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Khavari Rips Republican Rival’s Insurance Proposal

Khavari Rips Republican Rival’s Insurance Proposal

Economist Farid A. Khavari, the scrappy independent candidate who hopes to become only the second person in Florida history to win the governorship outside the ingrained and increasingly polarized two-party establishment…

by · September 28, 2010 · 0 comments ·
Five Dark Horses: John Bolton for President?

Five Dark Horses: John Bolton for President?

As the 2010 mid-term elections rapidly approach, many folks already have one eye on 2012. President Obama is clearly struggling and there will be no shortage of Republicans, and perhaps even a few Democrats, who will line up…

by · September 25, 2010 · 13 comments ·
Here’s an Idea: Murkowski for Governor?

Here’s an Idea: Murkowski for Governor?

Since losing renomination as a Republican on August 24, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski remains unclear on how she will proceed. Tea party and Sarah Palin-fueled long-shot Joe Miller narrowly upset Murkowski to win the GOP nod. Initially, it was thought the Libertarian Party of Alaska…

by · September 8, 2010 · 5 comments ·
Florida Newspaper Calls for Four-Way Debates in Gubernatorial Contest

Florida Newspaper Calls for Four-Way Debates in Gubernatorial Contest

The Lakeland Ledger called for three statewide debates this fall between Democrat Alex Sink, Republican Rick Scott and independent candidates Lawton “Bud” Chiles and economist Farid A. Khavari of Miami.

by · August 27, 2010 · 6 comments ·
Ex-Socialist Candidate for President Polling 200,000 Votes in Florida Primary

Ex-Socialist Candidate for President Polling 200,000 Votes in Florida Primary

Brian P. Moore, the Socialist Party’s candidate for president in 2008, polled more than 200,000 votes in yesterday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary in Florida.

by · August 25, 2010 · 2 comments ·
The Sounds of Silence: Dougherty’s Digital Billboards Light Up the Phoenix Sky

The Sounds of Silence: Dougherty’s Digital Billboards Light Up the Phoenix Sky

With the primary election only a couple of days away, U.S. Senate candidate John Dougherty has figured out a clever way to reduce the noise and boisterous clamor in Arizona’s fiercely contested Democratic primary while maintaining his own visibility.

by · August 22, 2010 · 3 comments ·
Democrat Brian Moore Says He’ll Ask Bud Chiles to Join Ticket in Florida Governor’s Race

Democrat Brian Moore Says He’ll Ask Bud Chiles to Join Ticket in Florida Governor’s Race

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian P. Moore of Spring Hill said that he will ask Bud Chiles to be his running mate for lieutenant governor…

by · August 21, 2010 · 2 comments ·
Rubio Faces a Pair of Largely Unknown Challengers on Tuesday

Rubio Faces a Pair of Largely Unknown Challengers on Tuesday

When Florida Governor Charlie Crist left the Republican Party earlier this year to continue his campaign for U.S. Senate as an independent, the Republican nomination seemed like a lock for Marco Rubio. At that time, Rubio was facing only three lesser known challengers. The most credible of them was Dr. Marion Thorpe, a former…

by · August 20, 2010 · 0 comments ·
Flashback Friday: Socialist Norman M. Thomas Challenges Willkie to a Debate

Flashback Friday: Socialist Norman M. Thomas Challenges Willkie to a Debate

Seventy years ago this week Norman M. Thomas, waging his fourth consecutive campaign for the presidency on the Socialist Party ticket, challenged Republican Wendell Willkie to a face-to-face debate…

by · August 20, 2010 · 1 comment ·
Palin-Endorsed Candidate Lags in Maryland Money Chase

Palin-Endorsed Candidate Lags in Maryland Money Chase

In campaign finance reports filed Tuesday, covering the reporting period ending August 10, political newcomer Brian Murphy has reportedly raised only $210,000 in his long-shot quest for the Republican nomination for governor of Maryland…

by · August 19, 2010 · 0 comments ·