If he wins in November, John McCain would be the oldest president to start a first term. Public curiosity about his vitality is, well, healthy. ...more

October 20, 2008

Mary Malool's letter about Barack Obama gave no sensible or logical reasons why anyone should vote for him. The only qualifications for the presidency listed in the letter were Obama's strength, vitality and intelligence. Personally I can't see the strength, the vitality maybe, and as for intelligence, he reads a teleprompter while reading some other speechwriter's thoughts and words. What weren't listed were Obama's connections with undesirable friends and his close association with ACORN, which is now under investigation for voter registration and fraud. Nothing is said about his inexperience serving only 147 working days in the Senate before announcing his bid for the presidency, and then voting "present" 20 times on issues. Evidently he can't seem to make a simple decision on a "yea or nay" vote. Do we need a person like that in the White House with his hand on the switch or to answer the 2 a.m. phone call? ...more

October 17, 2008

I intend to vote for Barack Obama because I believe he will do what is best for America. I think he cares about our veterans and will do more to see that they get the care they need, and also that he will end this war for oil in Iraq and send more troops to Afghanistan to finally catch bin Laden. ...more

October 12, 2008

People are better off if they take responsibility for their lives, finances and futures, without the expectation of a government handout. That's what President Bush espoused four years ago when he called for the creation of an "Ownership Society" that gives people more choice, more control and more ownership of government benefits such as education and Social Security. ...more

September 4, 2008

Ramara Taylor is from Chicago, so outdoor dining is second nature. "It can be cold there and people still sit outside," she said. ...more

May 31, 2008

Ramara Taylor is from Chicago, so outdoor dining is second nature. "It can be cold there and people still sit outside," she said. ...more

May 31, 2008

Hillsborough County has a strong and dedicated group of firefighters. ...more

February 25, 2008

MacDill Air Force Base has long been a tremendous community asset and key component of the national defense, yet local leaders dare not take its presence for granted. ...more

February 17, 2008