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Gregory is Trump’s new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democrats, beaten down by years of Republican domination in what was once the consummate battleground state, claimed new optimism Wednesday after a special election victory in President Donald Trump’s home district. Emily Gregory will represent the district that includes Mar-a-Lago, the president’s resort in Palm Beach, as a state representative. Democrats are also hopeful that Brian Nathan will win a state senate seat in the Tampa area; The Associated Press has not yet called that race but he currently has a narrow lead that is within the state’s ...

Trump fakes out the Dems

The Republicans’ greatest allies are the Democrats. They make error after error and repeat their errors. They say a dog goes back to its poop. Well, maybe that would explain it. In the spirit of March Madness basketball, the Democrats will jump for the “head fake” and simply go the wrong way, every time. It is sad to see. For example, the Save America Act is a tool in President Donald Trump’s toolbox. He is using this bill to get rid of the Senate filibuster. He has even stated that he would sign no other bills until this bill has been signed into law. That is an ...

Don’t count ballots after election day

This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that hinges on the meaning of Election Day — and it’s got Democrats sweating. The case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, challenges a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots received long after Election Day to be counted. It’s one of 14 states, including populous ones like California and New York, that allows a post-Election Day “grace period” (five business days in Mississippi but longer elsewhere) for ballots to be returned. That law is being challenged by the RNC. Taking a states’ rights ...

Economists got it right

Politicians say they can “make the economy work better.” I once believed they could. But years of reporting taught me that politicians’ attempts to “fix” the economy usually make things worse. Twenty years ago, Republicans and Democrats helped create the Great Recession by telling government-backed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy more peoples’ mortgages because, as President George W. Bush put it, “Owning a home is a part of (the American) dream.” But that guarantee inspired lenders to approve dubious mortgages, given to riskier borrowers. Housing prices shot ...

Hints From Heloise

How to water African violets Dear Heloise: African violets often look droopy and tired without the right light or amount of water. If your plant struggles in a desk or shadowy corner, move it to an east-facing window. These plants thrive in mild morning light but dislike the hot afternoon sun from west windows. Place the pot on a windowsill or on a table with a drainage tray. When the soil feels dry, push your finger about an inch in to check. If it’s dry, water the plant thoroughly and let excess water drain out. Let the pot sit in the tray for an hour so that the soil absorbs ...

Horoscope

Today’s aspects present a good reason to question inherited work ethics. That reflex that says effort equals virtue will be challenged. The lunar position to Jupiter suggests that sometimes the easy way is also the best way. A bit of “laziness” serves you well indeed because it shows you where you’ve been working unnecessarily. When you stop equating difficulty with value, you start to notice smarter options. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your sweetness is noticed. A dog lingers by you. A bird holds its perch. Even the wind seems to hug you. There’s a wordless welcome from the ...