Sandy Strikes: Storm’s affect on politics
(11/03/12 3:00am)
In the final stretch of the campaign, a political candidate has to be focused, prepared and keeping their eye on the prize.
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Darts & Laurels
(11/02/12 2:00am)
Heads up! Daylight savings time ends on Sunday. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour. We’ve all earned an extra hour of sleep this weekend, that’s for sure. Between registration opening for classes this week and early voting ending, you deserve a break.
Florida projected to go to Romney, focus on state races instead
(11/02/12 1:30am)
Romney has pretty much nailed down Florida,” said Brad Coker, an expert pollster from Mason-Dixon Polling and Research. “Unless something dramatically changes … Romney’s going to win Florida.”
Vice president rallies supporters in politically split county in Ocala
(11/01/12 2:15am)
Vice President Joe Biden stepped onto the stage, sunglasses at the ready, and flashed a smile at the crowd.
Silver Snake - How one blogger enrages people with truth
(11/01/12 2:00am)
Do you follow the blog “FiveThirtyEight”?
A vote for the third party is not a waste
(11/01/12 1:45am)
I’m tired of being told I’m wasting my vote.
Women’s rights activist visits students on her campus voting tour
(11/01/12 12:30am)
Women’s rights activist Sandra Fluke made an appearance on Turlington Plaza on Wednesday to encourage students to utilize early voting for next week’s presidential election.
Guide to constitutional amendments on Tuesday’s ballot
(11/01/12 12:30am)
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two articles, which explain the constitutional and local amendments on Tuesday’s ballot.
Vice President rallies supporters in Ocala
(10/31/12 4:49pm)
Vice President Joe Biden rallied supporters in a small park in Ocala Wednesday afternoon.
Groups mobilize voters by rolling them to the polls
(10/30/12 12:30am)
Early voting started Saturday, which for many students releases the time constraints of having to go to the polls Nov. 6. But it still doesn’t solve the issue of how to get there.
Joe Biden to speak in Ocala
(10/30/12 12:15am)
Vice President Joe Biden will speak in Ocala on Wednesday to encourage early voting and support for President Barack Obama in the upcoming election.
Catching Up With Clinton
(10/29/12 10:38pm)
Former President Bill Clinton, who was scheduled to appear with President Barack Obama, spoke to a crowd of about 7,600 supporters at the University of Central Florida.
Early voting brings thousands to polls, continues this week
(10/29/12 12:43am)
Early voting started Saturday in Alachua County, and thousands of registered voters stood in line in the chilly wind to make sure their voices were heard.
Political Pinpoints: Candidates’ Personalities Overshadow the Issues
(10/27/12 12:30am)
Horses. Bayonets. Whoppers. Since when did the President of the United States become a sassy little girl?
Darts & Laurels
(10/26/12 2:00am)
Take a whiff. Is that something in the air? It has a distinct smell, that’s for sure, but we can’t quite exactly put our finger on it ... Oh, right, how silly of us! Fest is here. That’s why the air feels so foreboding and dirty.
Whole Florida ballot should be understood
(10/26/12 1:45am)
For those voting for the first time in this presidential election, it may come as a surprise when you walk into the voting booth or retrieve your absentee ballot from the mailbox, the ballot is not simply two large boxes with Barack Obama and Mitt Romney’s names next to them.
Ann Romney greets supporters at brief barbecue shop visit
(10/26/12 1:30am)
With 12 days until her husband faces Barack Obama for the presidency, Ann Romney stopped for some Gainesville barbecue.
Ann Ghoulter - Some people are hate-filled and terrible
(10/25/12 2:00am)
It wouldn’t be a hectic political season if it weren’t for the incessant windbags who come out of the woodwork to stir up trouble.
Nitpicky Nerds - Get off of Twitter during the debates
(10/24/12 2:00am)
Why can’t we just let sleeping zingers lie?
ESPN College GameDay unites campus
(10/24/12 1:45am)
That one day a week when an entire campus rejoices — from students and alumni to residents and fans, the university becomes alive on football Saturdays. While I believe athletics should not dominate an entire campus and that academics should remain the primary focus, football provides an extraordinary outlet for uniting people from all backgrounds.
