Bob Smith

Letters from the issue of November 18, 2010

Florida Circus: NY Times Dives Into the Crist-Rubio Race

​The New York Times Magazine's massive piece about the Marco Rubio vs. Charlie Crist race just went online. If you've been keeping a close eye on the race, and reading our nearly obsessive coverage, there's not a lot new to learn besides some interesting color here and there. If you haven't, it's ... More >>

New York Billionaire Eyeing Possible Florida Senate Run

I don't know if you've been following the recent mess going on in the New York State legislature, but one of the key figures behind it reportedly considering a run for Mel Martinez's soon-to-be vacated senate seat. Lucky us!Tom Galisano is the billionaire founder of Paychex, a payroll proc ... More >>

Come into Bob Smith's Den and Hear Him Ramble

We've blogged a few times about generically named politician Bob Smith's threat to run for Senate, but it seems we never got around to mentioning that he officially declared. This is probably because it doesn't actually matter. Smith used to be a New Hampshire senator but then retired to Florid ... More >>

News Roundup

LocalAll 11 universities in the state are seeking to raise tuition by the highest allowable amount. [CBS4]Someone wrote some fan fiction about a manatee gang bang. Oh, wait, that actually happened? [Herald]Actual political joke Bob Smith is running for Senate. He used to represent New Hampshire in ... More >>

Florida Probably Doesn't Want New Hampshire's Leftovers

Considering most runners in the 2010 Senate race haven't held a position higher than congressman, it might behoove anyone with a stronger resumé to think about entering the fray, and what better job to have in your past when seeking a Senate seat than senator? Reportedly, former New Hampshire Sen. ... More >>

Glorious and Notorious

Casablanca had Rick's, Vegas had the Stardust, Miami's cocaine jazz age had the decadent Mutiny Hotel

Fine Young Cannibals

The reporters providing us coverage of Elian Gonzalez seem to recognize they're taking part in a shark feed. And they just keep chomping.

Night & Day

May 14 - 20, 1998

Glorious & Notorious

Casablanca had Rick's; Vegas had the Stardust; Miami's cocaine jazz age had the decadent Mutiny Hotel

Calendar for the week

The High Cost of Low Bids

The county needs contractors to do its construction work. The contractors need minority subcontractors to satisfy county regulations. And taxpayers need an explanation.