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    April 23, 2012

    Trayvon Martin's Death Used In Anonymous Attack Ad Against Fredrica Wilson

    Last Monday, Banana Republican came across a glossy flyer on our windshield that featured a photo of President Barack Obama next to the now iconic image of Trayvon Martin wearing his hoodie. Printed below the slain teen's chin were the commander-in-chief's statement on March 23, "If I had a son, he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Connie Mack, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Other Florida Politicians Chided by Watchdog Report

    Fudge your expenses at work and you could get fired. Fudge them when you're in Congress and you'll probably get away with it.A new anti-corruption report spells out how hundreds of U.S. representatives use their positions to enrich themselves and their families. According to the report, those engage ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Mike Haridopolos Drops Bid for U.S. Senate, Doesn't Have to Refund Contributions

    ​State Senate President Mike Haridopolos has given up on his run for U.S. Senate.The ethically challenged 41-year-old sent an email to supporters early today saying that his run for Senate is conflicting with his duties in the Florida State Senate, according to Roll Call.

  • News

    May 5, 2011

    Six lies about the Marlins stadium

    ​State Senate President Mike Haridopolos has given up on his run for U.S. Senate.The ethically challenged 41-year-old sent an email to supporters early today saying that his run for Senate is conflicting with his duties in the Florida State Senate, according to Roll Call.

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    Crist Campaign Used Party Credit Cards, Too

    ​Charlie Crist has been hemming and hawing about Marco Rubio's "questionable" spending on the Republican Party of Florida's American Express cards, saying stupid things about back waxes and "true conservatives." So naturally, campaign finance reports show that Crist's campaign also charged money o ... 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

    July 15, 2009

    Man Controls 27 Percent of Florida's PACs, Running for Three Offices

    Meet Josue Larose. He'd like your vote for governor... or maybe for the U.S. House? If not that, then maybe for the state Senate? Well, if you're not going to vote for him, could you at least cut a check to one of his 160 political action committees? The Sun-Sentinel reports that ... More >>

  • News

    April 9, 2009

    Fishy Business

    They gave thousands to a commissioner and then won the Marlins stadium contract.

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2009

    Exclusive: Marlins Construction Group Gave Thousands to Commish Who Approved No-Bid Deal

    Joe Martinez seems a forthright and resolute guy. He was the first Hispanic elected by his peers to be county commission chairman. He publicly supported the highly unpopular John McCain for president. And he pushed to strip Jose Canseco's name from a stretch of SW 16th Street after the slugger admit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2008

    Big Bucks on a Losing Cause

    Yesterday Banana Republican filled you in on the folks who made a buck ensuring Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart, as well as Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, held onto their congressional seats. Today we look at the people who made a chunk of change on the failed campaigns of Democratic losers Joe Garcia, Raul ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    Electorial Money Makers, Part I

    With the election season wrapped up, Banana Republican sifted through federal campaign financial reports, including those of Barack Obama and John McCain, to see who got paid. We begin with the companies that made money working for Mario Diaz-Balart, Lincoln Diaz-Balart and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, t ... More >>

  • News

    October 23, 2008

    End of the Diaz-Balart Dynasty

    The Republican brothers are headed for defeat, and Cuban-American politics will change forever.

  • News

    October 7, 2004

    Count All Votes -- Except Those for Nader

    The Reform Party's presidential candidate makes some people crazy

  • 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

    May 27, 2004

    Bass Relief

    Check your mufflers, biker boys

  • News

    April 8, 2004

    Urban Oasis

    Biscayne Park is a lovely little village with some big ugly problems

  • News

    October 3, 2002

    What Did You Do in the War on Poverty?

    Always fighting the good fight, Miami's politicians have been tireless in assisting the city's poor huddled masses

  • News

    January 24, 2002

    Money, Politics, and Cuba

    The Federal Election Commission has a few questions for an influential Miami political action committee

  • News

    November 15, 2001

    Letters from the Issue of November 15, 2001

    The Fun-Loving Spirit of Miami's Caribbean Carnival: Price-gouging, pepper spray, and personal insults

  • News

    November 8, 2001

    Letters from the Issue of November 8, 2001

    Three Stupid Screwballs: What do you expect when you spit in the eye of a wounded nation?

  • News

    November 8, 2001

    Down in Miami: The Political Blues

    Miami Beach mayoral candidate David Dermer's political foes play dirty

  • News

    August 9, 2001

    Letters to the Editor

    From the issue of August 9, 2000

  • News

    July 26, 2001

    Gotcha!

    U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart owes the FEC 30 grand for arrogant electioneering. Finally.

  • News

    April 19, 2001

    Voice of a Nation

    Radio and TV Martí are supposed to remain above politics and provide Cubans with unbiased news. This is not a joke; it only seems like one.

  • News

    October 19, 2000

    Splitsville

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

  • News

    September 21, 2000

    Spoiled Island

    With no public input whatsoever, Miami officials have put together a deal to trade waterfront park land for massive cruise ship terminals and a lovely parking garage

  • News

    April 2, 1998

    The Bad Boys of Miami Beach

    To the delight of its allies and the squirming discomfort of its enemies, the weekly SunPost just won't shut up

  • News

    November 27, 1997

    Letters

    To the delight of its allies and the squirming discomfort of its enemies, the weekly SunPost just won't shut up

  • News

    April 3, 1997

    Miami: See It Like a Visionary

    No hulking concrete slab at water's edge? No arts center hidden by noisy expressways? No bombed-out corridors of desolation? A dream, right?

  • News

    January 2, 1997

    New Year's Revolution

    If you had your way, what single adjustment would you make to enhance the experience of living in South Florida?

  • News

    July 25, 1996

    The King Who Would Be Mayor

    His platform is his life. His campaign manager is God. His goal is to be your mayor.

  • News

    June 6, 1996

    DeFede

    Friends (and Money) in High Places

  • News

    May 23, 1996

    DeFede

    A Little Friendly Persuasion

  • News

    February 24, 1993

    Meet the Candidate

    The Rev. Clennon King is unique. Period.

  • News

    March 4, 1992

    Inside Feature

    The Rev. Clennon King is unique. Period.

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