Political Reporter Jack Fink: Tampa Debate Shows GOP Race Growing Testier
If you wanted evidence that the race in Florida is growing testier and nastier by the minute, just watch last night's debate in Tampa.
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If you wanted evidence that the race in Florida is growing testier and nastier by the minute, just watch last night's debate in Tampa.
As I wrote Saturday night, Newt Gingrich's big win in South Carolina changes everything. We're starting to see what appears as a seismic shift among Republicans in Florida.
The following is analysis from CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink concerning Newt Gingrich winning the South Carolina primary on Saturday.
A CBS News analysis of exit polls and early vote totals show that Newt Gingrich has defeated Mitt Romney in the South Carolina primary.
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is already looking past the South Carolina primary Saturday with plans to make the most of a few states that could be more receptive to his libertarian, Internet-driven message.
An outspoken Dallas pastor has publicly called the Mormon faith a cult. With Romney, a Mormon, on the verge of his party's nomination, the pastor is not backing down.
Newt Gingrich said Mitt Romney raised taxes as Massachusetts governor. Romney countered he cut taxes 19 times. Both were basically right, but decidedly one-sided, in the Republican presidential debate Monday night.
Texas pastor Joel Osteen, one of America's most popular religious figures, sides with GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney due to religious beliefs.
Jon Huntsman staked his presidential campaign on distinguishing himself from Mitt Romney. But Huntsman is now quitting the race and backing Romney.
Gov. Rick Perry on Sunday appealed a federal judge's refusal to add him and three other candidates to Virginia's Republican presidential primary ballot.
A federal judge has refused to add Texas Gov. Rick Perry and three other candidates to Virginia's Republican presidential primary ballot.
Many of Mitt Romney's presidential challengers are having trouble fulfilling a fundamental requirement of running for public office: getting on the ballot.
Presidential candidate Rick Perry's criticism of Mitt Romney's business past had a boomerang effect, costing him the support of a prominent Republican.
While the political spotlight is on Mitt Romney in New Hampshire, Governor Rick Perry is planning a huge comeback in South Carolina.
Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich on Saturday night teamed up against rival and front-runner Mitt Romney, attacking the former Massachusetts governor for his record as a venture capitalist in an effort to curtail the notion that he will end up as the Republican nominee for
Republican Ron Paul says he was married with two children when his Air Force draft order came and he still served, as he attacked former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for his draft deferments.
Ron Paul is standing by a tough ad his campaign is airing in South Carolina calling rival Rick Santorum a big Washington spender.
If Texas Governor Rick Perry wants to win the upcoming South Carolina primary, a new poll shows he has a very steep hill to climb.
Gov. Rick Perry was heading toward a distant fifth place finish in the crucial Iowa caucuses Tuesday night, according to TV projections.
Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday fired up his "Texas strike force," a politically connected band of lobbyists, lawmakers and volunteers who are fanning across Iowa to talk up the Texas governor when Iowans begin voting Tuesday night. But an air of uncertainty is hanging over Perry's presidential campaign ahead of the Iowa caucuses
Rick Perry wasn't supposed to be the underdog. When he announced his presidential campaign back in August, the governor looked like the strongest challenger to Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination. Then came the debates.
Ron Paul received a welcome befitting a man with a serious chance to win next week's Iowa Republican presidential caucuses as he arrived in the state.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry filed an emergency order Wednesday in federal court requiring Virginia's Board of Elections to place his name on the ballot for the state Republican presidential primary.
Seeking a late surge, Texas Gov. Rick Perry sought Monday to tar GOP presidential rivals Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney for supporting the $700 billion Wall Street bailout and said the billions loaned to banks and other financial institutions at the height of the 2008 financial crisis amounted to "the single biggest act of theft in American history."
Interfaith Family Services says the $1,000 gift can cover a month of support for a family working to rebuild after hardship.
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
Only the pilot was on board, the FAA said, noting the information is preliminary and subject to change
Interfaith Family Services says the $1,000 gift can cover a month of support for a family working to rebuild after hardship.
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
Dallas' National Shrine Cathedral becomes a pilgrimage site as Catholics honor the 1531 apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
Only the pilot was on board, the FAA said, noting the information is preliminary and subject to change
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder discusses the last-minute primary shake-up in the Senate race after Rep. Jasmine Crockett entered the race.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) discusses his new property tax reform plan. He also talks about his reaction to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) joining the U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, tells Jack Fink her opinion on former Congressman Colin Allred's move to leave the U.S. Senate race and join the race for the 33rd Congressional District. Johnson explained her decision to run in the 33rd District, citing significant overlap with her current constituents and strong encouragement from the community.
Former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred discusses how he came to the decision to drop out of the U.S. Senate race and run for the 33rd Congressional district instead. Allred believes his prior experience in the Obama administration and six years in Congress positions will aid him in being more effective.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill signing.
Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.
As part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, four Dallas Cowboys players, four cheerleaders and team staff boarded military Blackhawk helicopters in Frisco, heading straight into the heart of Army country to honor the men and women who serve.
The University of Michigan appointed Biff Poggi as interim head coach after Sherrone Moore was terminated.
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
