In the News

Martin J. Sweet

Political and Legal Expert Commentary*


President Obama hits Romney with Subliminal Messaging Attack, The Hill, February 2, 2012

President Obama's New Two-Step, The Hill, January 16, 2012

White House Casts Obama as Warrior for the Middle Class, The Hill, December 29, 2011


Republicans Seek New Support Among Jewish Voters, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, June 4, 2011.

Treasure Coast polls busy as voting nears completion, November 2, 2010, Treasure Coast Newspapers, November 2, 2010


Scott gets more national as Sink gets more personal as gubernatorial election nears, Naples News, October 18, 2010

Odds great against write-in candidates in Treasure Coast elections, Treasure Coast Newspapers, September 24, 2010


Diamond: Survey, returned by 212, shows 'overwhelming sentiment' to cut services, not raise taxes, Palm Beach Daily News, July 10, 2010



Informal Polls Show Support for Rep. Snyder's Immigration Stance, Stuart News, June 1, 2010


Statewide Democratic candidates plan swing through Broward, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Politics Blog), June 1, 2010


Billionaire turns Democratic race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat into dogfight, Bellingham (WA) Herald, May 19, 2010


Poll gives Crist 6-point lead over Rubio, St. Augustine Record, May 8, 2010

FAU political scientist analyzes new U.S. Senate poll, South Florida Sun-Sentinel(Politics Blog), May 6, 2010

Treasure Coast GOP Officials: Crist's Gamble Would Tighten Party Behind Rubio, Treasure Coast Newspapers, April 29, 2010

















Obama inauguration turning into rallying point for lasting change, Treasure Coast Newspapers, January 15, 2009

Beyond Israel: debate court Jewish voters, Palm Beach Daily News, October 24, 2008






Foley issue not expected to affect November election, Treasure Coast Newspapers, September 20, 2008

President Bush's visit getting mixed reviews, Treasure Coast Newspapers, September 17, 2008


More Treasure Coast voters choosing to vote early, Treasure Coast Newspapers, August 28, 2008

Are voters willing to forgive in political scandals, Treasure Coast Newspapers, August 15, 2008

Treasure Coast voters seeking to 'clean house', Treasure Coast Newspapers, June 27, 2008


Fla. GOP debate is huge for Rudy, Philadelphia Daily News, January 24, 2008

GOP candidates take center stage tonight in Sunshine State, Treasure Coast Newspapers, January 24, 2008


Presidential candidates mostly are ignoring the Treasure Coast so far, Treasure Coast Newspapers, October 5, 2007


Mahoney finds transition from businessman to congressman a difficult..., Treasure Coast Newspapers, September 8, 2007


Terror verdict may lead to more criminal investigations, experts say, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, August 16, 2007

American bushed on the Bushes, Naples Daily News, February 3, 2007




Court asked to allow poll notices: Replacement for Mark Foley appeals..., South Florida Sun-Sentinel, October 20, 2006


Negron gets money from national GOP, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 12, 2006


"He's the GOP's Anti-Foley" Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2006

Harris a draw - to Democrats Party hopes voters, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, October 2, 2006


S. Florida Republicans hurt less by Bush factor, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, September 8, 2006

FAU eager to cement partnerships in bioscience, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 15, 2006

State's college preparation program under investigation, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 13, 2003