In reference to your editorial that Kennedy kept decency alive, you folks have a short memory. Political differences aside, Kennedy's lack of personal character and decency was so legendary that it was fodder for late night talk show hosts and stand up comedians, many of whom agreed with his politics. ...more

August 30, 2009

Even an optimist like Gov. Charlie Crist recognizes when times are tough. But on Tuesday he predicted a better future for Florida if lawmakers can put political differences aside and work together to create jobs, promote clean energy and keep schools strong. ...more

March 3, 2009

This is where science meets human emotion. This is where a man walks into a room as a scientist, and walks out of it as a son. ...more

September 8, 2008

I am frankly mystified at the endless palaver concerning the surge, which, according to my recollections, was an infusion of some 25,000 additional troops into Iraq last year. Such a decision was not a change in tactics or certainly not a new strategy, yet it is currently a subject of political debate as if such a decision was a stroke of military genius as to warrant a complete rewrite of the curriculum at West Point. ...more

July 28, 2008

When people are panicking, it's hard to stop the stampede with talk about cutting a "federal funds rate." Economic fears on Wall Street and around the world are making people and businesses hunker down, and that could make recession worries come true - a vicious cycle the Federal Reserve, White House and Congress may be hard-pressed to break. ...more

January 23, 2008

If Gen. David Petraeus has his way, tens of thousands of U.S. troops will be in Iraq for years. ...more

September 11, 2007