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The D Word

Say anything you want, but just don't call them Democrats

What's Next for Mayor Diaz?

Say anything you want, but just don't call them Democrats

Debbie Does the DNC

It's not often that Republican reps Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and the Diaz-Balarts must be happy about announcements of new Democratic leadership, but the buzz today that congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be elected vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee must have them smiling. As co ... More >>

Q&A With John Legend, Performing at the Fillmore Miami Beach This Friday

New Times recently caught up with John Legend in between all kinds of action. After his high-profile appearances at the inaugural festivities, February will find the five-time Grammy winner playing Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Dubai International Jazz Festival. Oh, y ... More >>

Swelter

New Times recently caught up with John Legend in between all kinds of action. After his high-profile appearances at the inaugural festivities, February will find the five-time Grammy winner playing Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Dubai International Jazz Festival. Oh, y ... More >>

Greer Calls for "Unwavering Loyalty and Support" To Michael Steele

You know what Howard Dean did in his first few months as chair of the DNC? He raised $86.3 million and started working on his 50-state strategy. You know what Michael Steele has done so far as RNC chair? Turned himself into a political sideshow with his dumb feuds with Rush Limbaugh, promised "off t ... More >>

Letters from the Issue of January 20-26,2005

Flack attacks, newspaper scoops, American fascism, and drug-addled Miami

Kicked While Down

Flack attacks, newspaper scoops, American fascism, and drug-addled Miami

Kicked while down

Flack attacks, newspaper scoops, American fascism, and drug-addled Miami

Count All Votes -- Except Those for Nader

The Reform Party's presidential candidate makes some people crazy

The Bitch

Definitive Gaze

Democratic Mayor or Republican Mayor?

The county mayor's race is nonpartisan -- on the surface

Never Mind the Ballots

It is South Florida's YET-to-be-registered immigrant voters who could swing the 2004 presidential election

Pay to Play

In this political season, Miami's high-profile campaign contributors favor Republicans and Democrats

Real Estate Love Story

Andy Tobias's Belle Meade selloff does not imply a Miami housing crash

The Political Dance

What do Hillary Clinton, Bob Graham, and Dorrin Rolle have in common? They're all wooing helpful partners

Armesto Watch

What do Hillary Clinton, Bob Graham, and Dorrin Rolle have in common? They're all wooing helpful partners

Collision Course

On one side are politicians and influential business interests. On the other are environmentalists and some very wealthy private citizens. In the middle is Homestead Air Force Base. Dead ahead: An explosive confrontation.

Splitsville

Chris Korge is being called a liar and a cheat, but that's not the worst of it

Donkey Demise

Miami-Dade's Democratic Party is a shambles. Blame Joe Geller, candidate and chairman.

Cybersleuth

How a former FBI agent with a yen for computers became one of the most powerful men in Miami

These Numbers Are Up

1998 was a great year for corruption. New Times puts a price tag on the year's malfeasance

Don't Call Me a Lobbyist!

Even though my name is Chris Korge and Alex Penelas is my best buddy and all the commissioners are indebted to me and I guarantee you'll get that fat county contract

"It'll Never Get Off the Ground"

With nothing to show after four years but bitterness and bickering, the plan to turn Homestead Air Force Base into a commercial airport has gone from national model to national embarrassment

Turbulence Over HABDI

With nothing to show after four years but bitterness and bickering, the plan to turn Homestead Air Force Base into a commercial airport has gone from national model to national embarrassment

Farewell, Joel Hello, Marvin

With nothing to show after four years but bitterness and bickering, the plan to turn Homestead Air Force Base into a commercial airport has gone from national model to national embarrassment

Oops, Sorry, There Will Be No HABDI Investigation

With nothing to show after four years but bitterness and bickering, the plan to turn Homestead Air Force Base into a commercial airport has gone from national model to national embarrassment

DeFede

Friends (and Money) in High Places

Inside Feature

Friends (and Money) in High Places

Cuban-Americans Snub Compadre for Meek

​Democratic U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek's last campaign report had some surprising names in it. Yeah, he snagged some usual suspects as donors: Swampthing James Carville, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee Terry McAuliffe, and, um, Don King.But he also scored a constituency that woul ... More >>

DNC Jumps on Back Wax Gate With Web Ad

The Democratic National Committee couldn't keep its paws off Marco Rubio and Charlie Crist's war of the wax, and produced this "rapid response" web ad to basically paint the Republican primary race as a giant mess of unadulterated silliness.

President Obama to Visit Miami on April 15

Pete Souza/White House Flickr​Apparently there's very few details yet, but President Barack Obama is planning to visit Miami on April 15 to help the White House's political wing Organizing for America. Sounds like a fundraiser.Naked Politics points to this email from the Democratic Party:We have e ... More >>

Gloria Estefan Is About to Get Tea Bagged

Gloria and Emilio Estefan's decision to hold a swanky $30,400-per-couple fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee featuring Barack Obama didn't sit well with many in Miami's largely Republican Cuban-American community. Hell, Herald columnist Jackie Bueno Sousa even gave ink to the idea ... More >>

DNC Member Wants Bob Graham To Hammer Out Deal Between Crist and Meek

Bob Graham, the deal maker?​Jon Ausman is a representative for Florida on the Democratic National Committee, and boy does he have a good idea on how to prevent Marco Rubio from winning the senate race. He wants former Governor and Senator Bob Graham to sit down with Charlie Crist and Kendrick Meek ... More >>

How Anthony Weiner Almost Became a South Florida Congressman

​Whether or not Rep. Anthony Weiner manages to hold onto his congressional seat by either surviving ethics investigations that could force him to resign or the possibility of a primary challenge come next fall, something seemingly far more important to Weiner than the chance to serve his const ... More >>

Republicans' Inevitable "Debbie Downer" Attack Ad on Debbie Wasserman Schultz

​Well, it's only been about seven years since Saturday Night Live first unveiled Rachel Dratch's Debbie Downer character, and Republicans are finally getting around to using it to spoof DNC chair and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. 

President Obama Will Be In Miami Today: Here's His Full Itinerary

​South Florida is a favorite piggy bank of politicians of both parties, and it's no surprise that President Obama is making yet another fundraising trip to Miami today as he starts setting the groundwork for his re-election campaign. The President will be making multiple stops in Miami before spen ... More >>

Do Florida Democrats Have a Hispanic Outreach Problem?

​Democrats in Florida have a huge registered voter advantage over Republicans, but you couldn't tell that by looking at the leadership in Tallahassee and the Republican super majorities in both house of the state legislature. There's a few reasons for that situation (including the Republican-contr ... More >>

Allen West Hears People Are Going to Get Hurt, Immediately Offers To Drive

Wikimedia CommonsA debt plan, you say? GET THE CAR.​House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) showed an inspirational clip from a movie at a closed-door Republican meeting Tuesday. It wasn't from Rudy, nor was it the snow-jogging montage from Rocky IV. It was from The Town, about Ben Affleck tr ... More >>

Occupy Wall Street! Top Five Moments of Musical Protest From Hippies to Beasties

Jeff Magnum occupied Wall Street with an endless rendition of KumbayaSince erupting in New York City's Zuccotti Park on September 17, the #occupywallstreet movement has been taking the nation by storm with it's populist rage and youthful vigor. One sure sign OWS is a youth movement is the increasin ... More >>

Miami's Top 10 Political Bloggers Rank Dade's Worst Politicians

Miche Ratto​This week, Miami New Times profiled the ten hardest-hitting blogs that make life miserable for public officials in South Florida. At a time when the Miami Herald and other media outlets are shaving back coverage of civic and public affairs, bloggers are filling the void to investigate ... More >>

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Breaks Down in Tears While Reading Gabrielle Giffords' Resignation Letter

​South Florida Representative and Democratic National Committee chief Debbie Wasserman Schultz is one of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords closest friends in the House. Giffords, who is still recovering after being shot in the head during a meeting with her constituents last year, offered her official resig ... More >>