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Democratic National Committee

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Gloria Romero Roses, Random Person, to Run Against David Rivera as Democrat

    Democrats have finally found a candidate to take on vulnerable Republican incumbent congressman David Rivera. Her name is Gloria Romero Roses. She has no electoral experience, no name recognition, and doesn't even live close to the district. Oh boy.

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Luis Garcia Pulls out of David Rivera Race, and Now Dems Have No Candidate

    Rep. David Rivera is one of the most vulnerable Republican congressman in the entire country. He's under numerous criminal investigations, and his seat in District 25 is quickly seeing its Republican voter advantage fade. It could be a slam dunk for Democrats, assuming, of course, they had anyone to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Rep. Luis Garcia Lashes Out at Debbie Wasserman Schultz After Alex Penelas Buzz Emerges

    So, state Rep. Luis Garcia was the Democrat who was supposed to take on scandal plagued Rep. David Rivera in November. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, buzz emerged that former Miami-Dade mayor Alex Penelas, also a Dem, was mulling entering the race (he's talking publicly about it now, but ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

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

    Since 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 increasing number of musicians and performers who have been dropping by unanno ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    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. 

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    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.

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2008

    What's Next for Mayor Diaz?

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    All The Real News Happens Before The Convention

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2008

    Weekly News Wrapup - Spiraling Economy, Racketeering and Still No Delegates.

    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 >>

  • News

    May 26, 2005

    The D Word

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

  • News

    January 20, 2005

    Letters from the Issue of January 20-26,2005

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

  • News

    December 9, 2004

    Kicked While Down

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

  • News

    December 2, 2004

    Kicked while down

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

  • News

    October 7, 2004

    Count All Votes -- Except Those for Nader

    The Reform Party's presidential candidate makes some people crazy

  • News

    October 7, 2004

    The Bitch

    Definitive Gaze

  • News

    August 5, 2004

    Democratic Mayor or Republican Mayor?

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

  • News

    July 22, 2004

    Never Mind the Ballots

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

  • News

    June 3, 2004

    Pay to Play

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

  • News

    May 15, 2003

    Real Estate Love Story

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

  • News

    October 31, 2002

    The Political Dance

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

  • News

    August 8, 2002

    Armesto Watch

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

  • News

    November 23, 2000

    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.

  • News

    October 19, 2000

    Splitsville

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

  • News

    July 20, 2000

    Donkey Demise

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

  • News

    October 14, 1999

    Cybersleuth

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

  • News

    January 7, 1999

    These Numbers Are Up

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

  • News

    July 23, 1998

    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

  • News

    June 12, 1997

    "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

  • News

    April 17, 1997

    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

  • News

    February 6, 1997

    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

  • News

    July 11, 1996

    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

  • News

    June 6, 1996

    DeFede

    Friends (and Money) in High Places

  • News

    March 30, 1994

    Swelter

    Friends (and Money) in High Places

  • News

    March 4, 1992

    Inside Feature

    Friends (and Money) in High Places

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