Susan MacManus

University of South Florida

Guest

Professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida and political analyst for NBC News Channel 8 in Tampa; co-author of Florida Politics: Ten Media Markets, One Powerful State

Susan MacManus on KCRW

Florida once again is a crucial battleground in the presidential campaign.  Donald Trump has been there for several days, telling voters, "I'm back in my second home, Florida.

Trump and Clinton campaigns hit Florida

Florida once again is a crucial battleground in the presidential campaign.  Donald Trump has been there for several days, telling voters, "I'm back in my second home, Florida.

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In 1998,  Marco Rubio  was a city commissioner in West Miami. In 2000, he was elected to Florida's House of Representatives.

Is Marco Rubio the New Face of the Old GOP?

In 1998, Marco Rubio was a city commissioner in West Miami. In 2000, he was elected to Florida's House of Representatives.

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Yesterday's presidential election was decided early this morning, but Florida came close to another debacle.

How Close Was Another Meltdown at the Florida Polls?

Yesterday's presidential election was decided early this morning, but Florida came close to another debacle.

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