Carlos Gimenez’s party switch talk is consistent, distracting

Carlos Gimenez’s party switch talk is consistent, distracting

What is the big deal about Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos “Cry Wolf” Gimenez changing parties from Republican to Independent or NPA? Ladra isn’t so surprised. And it’s not because he’s never really been that right a Republican. And it’s not because he doesn’t owe anything to the local GOP — which supported former Hialeah Mayor Julio […]

Only one poll result matters: Mayor X answers

Only one poll result matters: Mayor X answers

Well, there is obviously not much interest in deciding where State Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera (Rep., District 112) should run next, but the tiny and totally unscientific (read: just fun) sampling we drew in 24 hours voted for a county commission seat by more than two to one. The less than five percent reader participation in […]

Martinez vs. Gimenez headline busy year

Martinez vs. Gimenez headline busy year

Ladra’s been asleep at her leash a little too long, but we were resting to catch our breath and strengthen up for the busy and exciting year ahead. That doesn’t mean I’ve been totally absent. A good watchdog always keeps one eye open and it’s been tracking people and reading campaign reports. I had lunch […]