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Thursday, December 09, 2010

The Two-Way

Doors' Lead Singer Jim Morrison Pardoned By Florida

Jim Morrison in an undated photo.

December 9, 2010 Florida's Clemency Board has voted unanimously to pardon rock 'n' roll legend Jim Morrison for a 1969 indecent exposure conviction.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

It's All Politics

Harry Reid, Alex Sink Drop Aides Who Became GOP Targets

October 26, 2010 Two Democratic aides who drew GOP attention were fired by Harry Reid and Alex Sink. Florida Democratic governor candidate Sink fired an aide who texted her during her debate with Rick Scott. Reid fired an aide who married an immigrant.

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Friday, October 01, 2010

It's All Politics

Charlie Crist Denies Indie Run Was Because He Was Losing

October 1, 2010 Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist says he would have run as an independent even if he had a 20-pt lead. The statement strained credulity since it's just not done. But the governor suggested that running as an independent was based on principle, not expedience.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

Gubernatorial Candidate Gives Graduation Speech At School, Forgets Which School

May 12, 2010 Florida gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink calls school by its rival's name during graduation speech.

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Thursday, May 06, 2010

Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

Public Service Announcement: Have You Seen This Bird?

May 6, 2010 Residents of West Palm Beach, Florida are being attacked by this mystery bird. Please help the local police department identify it.

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

November 19th Show

Courtroom sketch of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

November 19, 2009 Today's Talk: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed returns to NYC, Tom Ricks gives you a reading list, Ken Auletta talks Google, and modern indentured servitude in Florida's fields.

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Thursday, October 09, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Keepin' It Real In The Voting Booths

October 9, 2008 Voting irregularities? Hopefully, not this time! Ohio's secretary of state, Jennifer Brunner, joins us to talk about how the state has prepared for the election on November 4th.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

FL, MI Democratic Voters and the Civil Rights Movement

May 22, 2008 What should happen to the Democratic delegations from Florida and Michigan?

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Monday, April 07, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Is An Apology For Slavery Enough?

April 7, 2008 On the Opinion Page: An argument that Florida's apology for slavery doesn't go far enough.

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Thursday, March 06, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

It's Their Party... They Can Cry If They Want To

March 6, 2008 How quickly people forget Ohio and Texas, today political junkies want to know: will delegates from Florida and Michigan be counted?

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Blog Of The Nation

Sunshine State, Here We Come!

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January 23, 2008 The political junkie talks feisty debates, South Carolina, Florida, and how likely you are to vote with your wallet.

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