TampaBay.com has been making great strides in their election coverage. Although the Tuesday evening headline focused on Gingrich's clear win in Georgia, Romney's photo referenced his predicted win in Massachusetts. The Times also posted an article about the potential "heat" that Santorum was bringing against Romney in Ohio. The RNC is coming to Tampa the week of August 27th and will be meeting at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. A good reason to update their website! The main Politics tab now features an "RNC 2012" page which includes a delegate counter and opinion pieces. |  |
Staying true to their Florida-centricity, the new page has articles aimed at the benefits the convention will bring to local businesses. Another new feature is the "RNC Local Guide" that lists the Top 10 Things to do in Tampa. Rooftop bars, restaurants and venues for parties drive the content in that area. They are very eager for the tourism/travel dollars to flow through the area. Can you blame them? The boost to the local economy is definitely more exciting to Floridians than any of the GOP candidates.
 | In an article titled 5 Things We Learned From Super Tuesday, Times Political Editor, Adam C. Smith, provides his insight on the problems the GOP faces over the next few months. His points are strong, and very accurate: 1. The Republican National Committee badly miscalculated with its 2012 primary schedule. Smith concludes that the drawn out schedule has given Obama the advantage. As the Republicans are still muddling through the primaries, Obama's approval ratings are on the rise and Democrats are preparing campaign offices for the general election. 2. It's all about delegates. With the looming number of 1144, the likelihood of Santorum passing Romney grows further from reality - especially when he isn't on the Washington D.C. ballot, and the 19 delegates they offer. 3. Republicans face an enthusiasm gap. You can say that again! Voter turnout has lagged and the candidates are basically lackluster. |
4. The strongest reason for Gingrich to stay in the race is personal ego.
'Nuff said.
5. When it counts, Romney comes through.
Again and again, he balances things out. Every loss is followed by wins. At a total of 415 votes he now stands 87 votes ahead of his three opponents cumulative 328.
I think that the Tampa Bay Times held off on election coverage until it was of importance to their readers. An appropriate approach when there has been enough local and state news to occupy their staff and provide content for their website. Super Tuesday has come to mark the time for dropping out, and it will be interesting to see what happens through April 3rd.
'Nuff said.
5. When it counts, Romney comes through.
Again and again, he balances things out. Every loss is followed by wins. At a total of 415 votes he now stands 87 votes ahead of his three opponents cumulative 328.
I think that the Tampa Bay Times held off on election coverage until it was of importance to their readers. An appropriate approach when there has been enough local and state news to occupy their staff and provide content for their website. Super Tuesday has come to mark the time for dropping out, and it will be interesting to see what happens through April 3rd.
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