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Dr. Daniel A. Smith, quoted recently in the media...

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Rubio gains buzz, but lags in fundraising,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 11, 2009.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “UF study: Education best predicted support for gay marriage ban,” Gainesville Sun, September 2, 2009.

Quoted by Michelle Garcia, “Education, Not Race Determines Voting Patterns,” Advocate.com, September 2, 2009.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Education, not race, best predicted support for gay marriage,” Gainesville Sun, September 1, 2009.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Governor's selection is the safe one,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 29, 2009.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Gov. Crist Faces A Tough Choice in Replacing Mel Martinez,” The (Lakeland) Ledger, August 7, 2009.

Taped Radio Interview by Mitch Perry, “Democratic activists prepare for raucus health care meetings,” WMNF (88.5 FM) Tampa, August 4, 2009.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Crist’s popularity survives economic downturn,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, June 9, 2009.

Quoted by Damien Cave, “Race Is on for Florida Governorship,” New York Times, May 18, 2009.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Local attorney mulls attorney general run,” Gainesville Sun, May 14, 2009.

Quoted by Bill Thompson, “Political reaction mixed to Crist's Senate decision,” Ocala Star Banner, May 12, 2009.

Quoted by Anthony Man, “U.S. Senate run by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist would set off a political scramble,” Florida Sun-Sentinel, May 11, 2009.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Alex Sink tells backers she may seek top office,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 11, 2009.

Taped Radio Interview, “Republican Party Rally,” AM 850 (WRUF), Gainesville, May 4, 2009.

Quoted, “Experts: UF voters swayed recent elections,” USA Today (AP Wire), March 30, 2009.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Will students’ impact on elections and beyond continue?” Gainesville Sun, March 29, 2009.

Quoted by Josh Kraushaar, “Florida Blue Dog hit from the Left,” Politico, March 26, 2009.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Amendment 1 issue could boost student turnout,” Gainesville Sun, March 16, 2009.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Amendment could galvanize students,” Gainesville Sun, March 16, 2009.

Quoted by Megan Rolland, “Meek sells Senate bid to Gainesville,” Gainesville Sun, February 18, 2009.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “In 2008. campaign for House cost less,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, February 13, 2009.

Quoted by Matt Dixon, “Carey Baker’s fundraising could be for Cabinet post,” The Villages Daily Sun, November 19, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview with Andrea Hedick, “Crist runs afoul of the GOP,” WRUF (AM850), February 10, 2009.

Taped Radio Interview with Marco La Manno, “2008 Youth Turnout,” WRUF (AM 850), November 5, 2008.

Quoted by Richard Luscombe, “Bush’s brother sets sights on Washington,” The Guardian (London), December 5, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview with Efika Rosemarie, “Florida voted for Democrats,” 938LIVE (Singapore), November 5, 2008.

Quoted by Benjamin Roode, “For John and Barack, Lake and Sumter Benjamins,” The Daily Commercial, November 2, 2008.

Quoted by Karen E. Crummy, “Leads in battleground states strikingly slim,” The Denver Post, November 1, 2008.

Quoted by Josh Hafenbrack, “In Florida, gay marriage not touching presidential politics,” Sun-Sentinel, October 31, 2008.

Quoted by Bill Kaczor, “Fla. Pregnant Pig Amendment Has Lasting Legacy,” Miami Herald, November 31, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview, “Amendment Language,” WRUF (AM850), October 29, 2008.

Quoted by Brendan Sasso, “Ballot measures unlikely to change this year’s tides,” The Hill (Washington, DC), October 25, 2008.

Quoted by Cindy Swirko, “‘No Match’ voting law impacts UF students,” The Gainesville Sun, October 24, 2008.

Quoted by Cindy Swirko, “Voting: Unmatched voters must provide identification,” The Gainesville Sun, October 23, 2008.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Giving a plug for early voting,” The Gainesville Sun, October 22, 2008.

Quoted by  Jeremy Wallace, “McCain visiting to fortify Sarasota,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, October 22, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview, “Voting Attire,” WRUF (AM850), October 22, 2008.

Quoted by Andrea Asuaje, “Experts say Youtube videos have little effect on voters,” The Independent Florida Alligator, October 21, 2008.

Quoted by Julie Carr Smyth, “PERSPECTIVE: Signature challenges a political tool,” Akron Beacon Journal, October 20, 2008.  

Quoted by Cindy Swirko, “Does Early Voting Mean More Voters?” The Gainesville Sun, October 19, 2008.

Quoted by Harris Meyer, “Wedding Banned,” Closer Magazine, October 19, 2008.

Quoted by Seeta Rebbapragada, “Faculty weigh in on VP debate,” The Independent Florida Alligator, October 6, 2008.

Quoted by Stephen D. Price, “Voters must vote to matter,” The Tallahassee Democrat, October 5, 2008.

Quoted by David Hunt, “Democrats enjoying upswing in Duval,” The Florida Times-Union, October 5, 2008.

Quoted by Michael C. Bender, “430,000 new voters register in Florida,” Palm Beach Post, October 4, 2008.

Quoted in “McCain must win Florida but he may not,” The Economist, October 3, 2008.

Quoted by Anthony Man, and Mark Hollis “Push is on to register Florida voters before Monday’s deadline,” Florida Sun-Sentinel, October 3, 2008.

Quoted by Aaron Deslatte and Mary Shanklin, “ID-match law stalls 5,000 voter applications,” Orlando Sentinel, October 1, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview with Tom Matzzie, “Conservatives Mimic Accountable America,” Accountable America, September 30, 2008.

Quoted by Andrea Asuaje, “Professor weigh in on presidential debate,” The Independent Florida Alligator, September 29, 2008.

Quoted by Cindy Swirko, “UF poll: Debate is a close match,” Gainesville Sun, September 28, 2008.

Quoted by Jeff Mason, “McCain’s financial fall guy; foresight or folly?” The Washington Post, September 19, 2008.

Quoted by Peter Guinta, “Charter donors in hiding,” St. Petersburg Record, September 14, 2008.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “The politics of campus,” The Gainesville Sun, September 10, 2008.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Will aggressive registration bring young voters to polls?” The Gainesville Sun, September 9, 2008.

Quoted by Aaron Deslatte, “Who’s behind attack ads during campaigns might surprise you,” Orlando Sentinel, September 6, 2008.

Quoted by Kristen Wyatt, “Get Ready for Ballot Question Onslaught,” The (Boulder) Daily Camera, September 6, 2008.

Quoted by Amy Reinink and Diane Chun, “Hot county races could draw more voters,” Gainesville Sun, August 24, 2008.

Quoted by Aaron Deslatte, “Who’s behind attack ads during campaigns might surprise you,” Orlando Sentinel, September 6, 2008.

Quoted by Kristen Wyatt, “Get Ready for Ballot Question Onslaught,” The Daily Camera, September 6, 2008.

Quoted by Amy Reinink and Diane Chun, “Hot county races could draw more voters,” Gainesville Sun, August 24, 2008.

Quoted by Chuck Raasch, “Democrats planning everything but the weather in Denver,” USA Today, August 20, 2008.

Quoted by Chuck Raasch, “Convention host-city donors favor Obama,” Tuscon City, August 20, 2008.

Quoted by Patrik Jonsson, “US Sugar Buyout: Sweet Deal for the Everglades?” Christian Science Monitor, August 20, 2008.

Quoted by Ian Urbina, “Social Initiatives on State Ballots Could Draw Attention to Presidential Race,” New York Times, August 11, 2008.

Quoted by Zach Seymour, “Washington, D.C. offers students internships for summer,” The Independent Florida Alligator, August 7, 2008.

Quoted by Greg Allen, “Obama Looks to make Fla. Inroads,” National Public Radio, August 7, 2008.

Quoted by Dan Morian and Nicholas Riccardi, “GOP Suffering from a Lack of (Ballot) Initiative,” Los Angeles Times, July 29, 2008.

Quoted by Carrie Dann, “Wild Cards in the Deck: State Ballot Initiatives Don’t have to Boost Turnout to Influence the Presidential Race,” National Journal, July 28, 2008.

Quoted by Pamela Prah, “Social Issues Crowd State Ballots,” Stateline.org, July 24, 2008.

Quoted by Jamie Autin and Jim Turner, “Number of Youth Voters on Treasure Coast Increases 500 Percent,” Vero Beach Press-Journal, July 7, 2008.

Quoted by Kristen B. Mitchell, “State’s Republican Delegation Tilts Toward Options Offshore,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, June 22, 2008.

Quoted by Mark Naymik, “Analysis: Gay Marriage Unlikely to be Contentious Issue in 2008,” Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 16, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview, “Obama Makes History,” WRUF (AM850), June 4, 2008.

Quoted by Karen Voyles, “Local delegates pleased with Fla. compromise,” Gainesville Sun, June 1, 2008.

Quoted by Jeff Mason, “Obama on attack: responses quicken as November loom,” Reuters, May 27, 2008.

Quoted by Anthony Man, “Two years after outsing a veteran incumbent, Ron Klein is seen as an easy bet for re-election,” Sun-Sentinel, May 5, 2008.

Quoted by Cindy Swirko, “Area experts explain where a strident Rev. Wright went wrong,” Gainesville Sun, May 4, 2008.

Quoted by Ed Stoddard, “Hot button issues back in the election,” Boston Globe, March 29, 2008.

Quoted by Whitney Holtzman, “D.C. case may impact Fla. Gun laws,” Gainesville Sun, March 18, 2008.

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “Voters share mixed feelings on Nader bid,” Gainesville Sun, March 3, 2008.

Taped radio interview, “A Second Super Tuesday?” WRUF (AM850), March 3, 2008.

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “Political candidates can’t get Tebow on their team,” Gainesville Sun, February 26, 2008.

Quoted by William March, “Will Gay Marriage Ban Lure Voters,” Tampa Tribune, February 24, 2008.

Quoted by Jessica Zaluzec, “Presidential race could give boost to insurance bill,” Treasure Coast Palm, February 23, 2008.

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “Where the Buck Stops,” Gainesville Sun, February 8, 2008.

Quoted by Katie Gallagher, “Future president likely to be first senator since JFK,” The Independent Alligator, February 8, 2008.

Quoted by Corey Dade, “Are Republicans Losing Panhandle Grip?”  The Wall Street Journal, January 31, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview with Jack Brown, “Political analyst: McCain’s Florida victory ‘significant’ for campaign,” ONENEWSNOW.COM, January 30, 2008.

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “County voters went for McCain, Obama,” The Gainesville Sun, January 30, 2008.

Taped Radio Interview with Jim Brown, “Pollsters weigh into Florida primary,” ONENEWSNOW.COM, January 29, 2008.

Quoted by Karen Crummy, “GOP candidates work Fla. Crowds,” The Denver Post, January 29, 2008.

Quoted by Pamela Prah, “Florida Launches 2008 ballot question season,” Stateline.org. January 29, 2008.

Taped radio interview with Celeste Headlee, “Florida Weighs Tax Cuts,” NPR’s Day to Day, January 28, 2008.

Quoted by Kirsten Mitchell, “Florida could be key, but will Democratic voters stay home on Tuesday?” The Gainesville Sun (New York Times regional correspondent), January 27, 2008.

Quoted by Amy Reinink, “High turnout forecast here,” The Gainesville Sun, January 27, 2008.

Quoted by Amy Reinink, “Reader wants to know how a caucus works,” The Gainesville Sun, January 27, 2008.

Quoted by Benjamin Roode, “Money Matter,” The Daily Commercial, January 27, 2008.

Quoted by Steve Bousquet, “Early vote may be decisive in Florida,” St. Petersburg Times, January 25, 2008.

Quoted by Ana Marie Cox, “Romney’s Cash Advantage Sinks In,” Time (Magazine), January 25, 2008.

Quoted by Michael Levenson, “Romney, McCain look to Florida as launch pad,” The Boston Globe, January 25, 2008.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “GOP candidates focus on Florida as Election Day nears,” The Gainesville Sun, January 24, 2008.

Quoted by Susan Davis, “Thompson Drops Out of Nomination Hunt,” The Wall Street Journal, January 23, 2008.

Quoted by Louise Roug and Dan Morain, “Huckabee pares staff in Florida,” Los Angeles Times, January 23, 2008.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Clinton Camp: Obama’s Florida ads bust pledge,” The Herald Tribune, January 23, 2008.

Quoted by Wes Allison, “Texas awaits GOP hopefuls,” St. Petersburg Times, January 21, 2008.

Quoted by Amy Reinink, “Does Florida Matter,” The Gainesville Sun, January 20, 2008.

Quoted by Laura Kiritsy, “Hang on to your chads,” (Boston) Bay Windows, January 16, 2008.

Quoted by Beth Kormanik, “Giuliani courts First Coast military,” The Florida Times-Union, January 16, 2008.

Quoted by Mark Szakonyi, “Bidding for Petition Signatures Escalates,” Jacksonville Business Journal, December 14, 2007.

Quoted by Carol Lee, “Despite report, Giuliani’s tough talk on Iran goes on,” The Sarasota Herald Tribune, December 5, 2007.

Interviewed by Staff Writer, “GOP profits from Democrats’ snub of Florida,” News-Leader.com, December 1, 2007.

Quoted by Chuck Raasch, “Fla. trying to bask in early primary sun, but Calif. may be more enticing,” USA Today, November 29, 2007.

Quoted by Noel Sanchez, “UF students campaign for president,” The Gainesville Sun, November 20, 2007.

Quoted by John Frank, “Early rival launches new track for seat,” St. Petersburg Times, November 18,                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2007.

Quoted by Laura Wright, “Many Faculty defy textbook posting,” The Gainesville Sun, November 13, 2007.

Quoted by Van Sickler, “Owners rush to develop parcels,” St. Petersburg Times, November 5, 2007.

Quoted by Michael Bender, “Anxiety may buoy tax plan, some say,” Palm Beach Post, November 4, 2007.

Quoted by Carol Lee, “Sarasota voters to decide on amendment to limit contribution,” The Sarasota Herald Tribune, October 23, 2007.

Quoted by Wes Allison, “Martinez resigns GOP Post,” St. Pete Times, October 20, 2007.

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “Florida ballot initiatives debated at UF forum,” The Gainesville Sun, October 9,                                                                                                                                                                                                                2007.

Quoted by Lia Ganosellis, “Smith discusses ballot initiatives at UF,” Alligator, October 9, 2007.

Quoted by Megan Rolland, “What Motivates Student Protests?” The Gainesville Sun, September 23, 2007.

Quoted by Laura Wright, “Kerry’s UF Speech Today, But Why Now?” The Gainesville Sun, September 17, 2007.

Quoted by Sarah Liebowitz, “Florida, Michigan Democrats Stoke Primary Defiance,” Concord (NH) Monitor, September 5, 2007.

Taped radio interview, “Florida’s Democratic Primary,” WUFT Mid-Florida Public Radio (Gainesville), September 5, 2007.

Quoted by Gregory Vadala, “Ethics Flap a Headache, But Not a Migraine, for Florida Republican,” CQ Politics.com, September 4, 2007.

Quoted by Devin Culclasure, “Department distributes syllabi online due to budget cuts,” Florida Alligator, August 29, 2007.

Quoted by Pamela Hasterok, “An election without Bill France,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, July 2, 2007.

Quoted by Steve Bousquet, “Tax change faces obstacle of legislator’s own making,” St. Pete Times, June 13, 2007.

Quoted by Cindy Swirko, “Big Issues, Big Ad Battles,” Gainesville Sun, June 11, 2007.

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “UF experts probe politics in power struggle,” Gainesville Sun, December 15, 2006.

Quoted by Anthony Man, “Ron Klein vs. Clay Shaw race for U.S. House seat cost $63.51 per voter,” Sun-Sentinel, December 11, 2006.

Quoted in “Electronic Voting: Another election mess in Florida,” The Economist, December 7, 2006.

Quoted by Phil Davis, “Voting ‘model’ under scrutiny,” Miami Herald (AP), November 25, 2006 (picked up by dozens of papers).

Quoted by Dara Kam, “Stem cell debate may move to ballot,” Palm Beach Post, November 24, 2006.

Quoted by Amy Reinink, “UF experts: Power shift's ramifications still unclear,” Gainesville Sun, November 9, 2006.

Quoted by Mitch Stacy, “Harris goes home but won’t rule out a comeback,” Contra Costa Times, November 8, 2006.

Quoted by Wes Allison, Anita Kumar and Bill Adair, “Republican loss clips Fla. Clout in House,” St. Petersburg Times, November 11, 2006.

Quoted by Mary Jo Pitzl, “Long ballot won’t deter alert voter, experts say,” Arizona Republic, November 6, 2006.

Interviewed by Theresa Marsenburg, “Amendment 3,” Capitol Update, Florida Public Television, WFSU (Tallahassee), November 4, 2006.

Quoted by Suzanne Goldenberg, “Evangelical leader quits over gay sex allegation,” Guardian (Great Britain), November 4, 2006.

Quoted by Lise Fisher, “Big money flowing into sheriff’s race,” Gainesville Sun, November 4, 2006.

Quoted by Karen E. Crummy and Kevin Simpson, “Haggard sex allegations could shape votes, political observers say,” Denver Post, November 11, 2006.

Guest appearance on North Florida Journal, “Amendment 3,” WUFT Channel 5, October 27, 2006.

Quoted by Chris Jenkins, “53% of Voters Say they back VA. Same-Sex Marriage Ban,” Washington Post, October 17, 2006.

Quoted by Linda Kleindienst and Mark Hollis, “Day after ‘oddball’ TV debate, Davis and Crist both throw out new accusations, Sun-Sentinel, November 1, 2006.

Quoted by Laurence Viele Davidson, “Florida Republicans Pin Hopes on Bush’s Aura—Jeb’s, that is,” Bloomberg.com, November 1, 2006.

Quoted by Paul E. Kostyu, “Ballot issues tend to bring out voters,” Canton Repository (OH), October 31, 2006.

Taped radio interview with Bobby O’Brien, “Florida’s Amendment 3,” WUSF (Tampa) 15 minutes, October 30, 2006.

Quoted by Kathleen Hunter, “Unlike 2004, Ballot Initiatives may benefit both parties,” New York Times, October 30, 2006.

Quoted by Christina Nuckols and Dale Eisman, “Allen uses amendment to try to gain traction,” Hampton Roads News (VA), October 28, 2006.

Quoted in, “Leave well enough alone,” Ocala Star Banner, October 27, 2006.

Quoted by Allison Stevens, “Initiatives could boost women’s voting,” Undernews Progressive Review, October 26, 2006.

Quoted by Kevin Simpson, “New Jersey ruling echoes in Colorado debate,” Denver Post, October 26, 2006.

Quoted by Sara Lubbes and Paul Quinlan, “Debate fails to shake Nelson,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, October 25, 2006.

Quoted by Mitch Stacy, “Senate hopeful Katherine Harris soldiers on,” Naples News, October 21, 2006.

Quoted by Mitch Stacy, “Harris struggling to gain ground on incumbent Nelson,” Gainesville Sun, October 20, 2006.

Quoted by Paul Quinlan, “Nelson discounts his big lead over Harris,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, October 19, 2006.

Quoted by Brent Kallestad, “Amendment 3 would make it harder to change state constitution,” Jacksonville Times-Union, October 16, 2006.

Quoted by Zac Anderson, “Strategies emerge in 16th race,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 15, 2006.

Quoted by UPI, “Eighteen states feature ballot initiatives,” UPI, October 13, 2006.

Quoted by Thomas Frank, “Long list of laws headed to voters,” USA Today, October 13, 2006.

Quoted in, “Questions, questions,” The Economist, October 12, 2006.

Quoted by Louis Jacobson, “Do Ballot Measures Really Drive Turnout?” Roll Call, October 12, 2006.

Quoted by Sara Lubes, “Harris explains views to Jews,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 12, 2006.

Quoted by Christopher Cooper, “Big Tobacco Spending Big Money to Fight State Bans, Taxes,” Wall Street Journal, October 10, 2006.

Quoted by Lauren Phillips, “Easy GOP Primary Win puts Crist ahead in Fla. Governor Race,” New York Times, October 9, 2006.

Quoted by Paul Quinlan, “Nelson decides to play it safe,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 8, 2006.

Quoted by Amy Reinink, “Campaigning heating up as election nears,” Gainesville Sun, October 8, 2006.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Game draws political candidates, supporters,” Gainesville Sun, October 8, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Cheney rallies the GOP in Sarasota,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, October 7, 2006.

Quoted by Brian Friel, “Direct Democracy: Version ’06,” National Journal, October 7, 2006.

Quoted by Anthony Man, “US Rep. Shaw softens strong support for Speaker Hastert,” Sun-Sentinel, October 5, 2006.

Live radio interview with Kathleen Dunn, “Mark Foley Scandal,” Wisconsin Public Radio (1 hour), Milwaukee, October 5, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, Kevin Dale, and Cory Reiss, “Blame Game Grows Intense,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, October 3, 2006.

Quoted by Jonathan Kaplan, “Missouri Dems count on minimum wage, stem cells to topple Talent,” The Hill (Washington, DC), October 2, 2006.

Quoted by Linda Kleindienst, “Party hopes voters remember her role in the 2000 election and lash back,” Sun-Sentinel, October 2, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Political bigwigs coming to town,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, September 29, 2006.

Quoted by Mitch Stacy, “Harris mum on strategy to finance Senate campaign,” Contra Costa Times (CA) (AP), September 27, 2006.

Quoted in, “Graham fights proposition that would make amending constitution more difficult,” Gainesville Sun (AP), September 16, 2006.

Quoted by Kevin Simpson, “Colorado ballot offers two choices on gay marriage,” Denver Post, September 14, 2006.

Taped radio interview with Kevin Allen, “Selection of gubernatorial running mates,” WUFT (Classic 89), September 15, 2006.

Quoted by Kevin Simpson, “Votos de varios matices en asuntos de homosexuals,” DenverPost.com, September 14, 2006.

Quoted in “First poll numbers have Shaw in the lead,” U.S. News and World Report, September 13, 2006.

Quoted by David Fleshler, “Despite primary loss, Big Sugar still a player in governor’s race,” South Florida Sun-Sentinel, September 10, 2006.

Quoted by Lise Fisher, “Sheriff’s race will be history in the making,” Gainesville Sun, September 7, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Democrats put faith in their choices and hope to regain ground in Florida,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, September 6, 2006.

Taped TV interview, “2006 gubernatorial primary,” WUFT (Channel 5), September 6, 2006.

Quoted by Adrian Sainz, “Voters have no major problems in Florida primary election,” St. Petersburg Times, September 6, 2006 (AP wire).

Quoted by Laura Wides-Munoz, “Experts: Primaries run smoothly, thanks in part to low turnout,” San Jose Mercury News, September 6, 2006 (AP wire).

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “Harris wins primary race despite gaffes,” Gainesville Sun, September 6, 2006.

Quoted by Jessica Palombo, “Students asked to end weekend with primary vote,” The Independent Florida Alligator, September 5, 2006.

Taped TV interview, “Rod Smith and north Florida,” WUFT (Channel 5), 5 September, 2006.

Quoted by Nathan Crabbe, “Will execution Bush wants take place?” Gainesville Sun, September 4, 2006.

Quoted by Dan Tracy, “GOP cash secured decade of power,” Orlando Sentinel, September 3, 2006.

Quoted by Mitch Stacy, “With a comfortable lead in the polls, Harris stays out of sight,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, September 2, 2006 (AP wire).

Quoted by Anthony Man, “Michael Schiavo takes on politicians, uncertain if he will impact elections,” Florida Sun-Sentinel, September 2, 2006.

Quoted by CBS, “With a big lead in the polls, Harris out of sight,” CBS 4, September 2, 2006.

Quoted by Mitch Stacy, “Harris ad looks past primary to attack Nelson,” Jacksonville Times-Union, August 31, 2006.

Quoted by Zac Anderson, “Candidates point to Charley grit,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 27, 2006.

Quoted by Amy Reinink, “Candidate without a primary election can catch break,” Gainesville Sun, August 27, 2006.

Quoted by Janine Young Sikes, “Al Sharpton to mobilize voters at UF appearance,” Gainesville Sun, August 23, 2006.

Quoted by Wes Allison, “He's ahead, but he's not resting: Sen. Bill Nelson keeps raising money and working voters, though a recent poll puts him 35 percentage points ahead,” St. Petersburg Times, August 22, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Sarasota Politics: ‘America’s Craziest?” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 22, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Timing couldn't be much worse for Hudson campaign,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 18, 2006.

Quoted by Lise Fisher, “Candidates in sheriff race are racking up monetary donations,” Gainesville Sun, August 15, 2006.

Quoted by Michele McNeil, “Past Fla. Schools Chiefs Seek Gov. Bush’s Job,” Education Week, August 9, 2006.

Quoted by Quoted by Amy Reinink, “Fringe candidates bring varied reasons for longshot runs,” Gainesville Sun, August 8, 2006.

Taped radio interview with Bente Birkeland, “Ballot Initiative Overview,” High Country Community Radio Coalition (Colorado), August 8, 2006.

Quoted by Amy Reinink, “Area emerges as a ‘battleground,’” Gainesville Sun, August 6, 2006.

Quoted by Diane Carman, “Seizing the initiative for elections,” Denver Post, August 4, 2006.

Quoted by James Miller, “Secure Ballots Fuel Races,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, August 4, 2004.

Quoted by Ron Matus, “Gov. Bush, FCAT hang over race,” St. Petersburg Times, July 19, 2006.

Quoted by Erin Emery and Kevin Simpson, “Gay rights get funding boost,” Denver Post, July 12, 2006.

Quoted by Lois Solomon, “Gay marriage foes push petition,” Palm Beach Sun-Sentinel, July 9, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Harris targeting voters in rural areas,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, July 2, 2006.

Quoted by Wes Allison, “How any chance of an oil deal died,” St. Petersburg Times, July 1, 2006.

Research cited by Katrina Vanden Heuvel and Sam Graham-Felsen, “Bold Ballot Initiatives,” The Nation, June 26, 2006.

Quoted by Jack Stripling, “Election commission rules UF didn't break law by paying Moore to speak,” Gainesville Sun, June 29, 2006.

Quoted by Sara Lubbes, “Anti-GOP feelings may be affecting local races,” Sarasota Herald Tribune, June 19, 2006.

Quoted by Diane Suchetka, “Íssue could alter Ohio’s political picture,” Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 11, 2006.

Quoted by Kevin Begos, “Florida Gays Flex Political Muscle,” Tampa Tribune, June 6, 2006.

Quoted by Rebecca Goldman, “Gubernatorial candidates rely on students for votes,” The Gainesville Sun, June 6, 2006.

Quoted by Arthur Kane and Karen Crummy, “Strategic Fumbles Sap Signature Tally,” Denver Post, June 4, 2006.

Quoted by Alan Elsner, “Democrats to use Minimum Wage as Election Weapon,” Washington Post (Reuters), May 23, 3006.

Quoted by Pamela Hasterok, “Did Bense burn out or run scared,” Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 14, 2006.

Taped radio interview with Amy DiFiore, “A host of Republicans jumped into Florida’s U.S. Senate Race to challenge Congresswoman Katherine Harris,” Florida Public Radio (WFSU FM 88.9), May 12, 2006.

Quoted by Anita Kumar, “GOP Can’t Elude Harris vs. Nelson,” St. Petersburg Times, May 11, 2006.

Quoted by Tom Baxter, “Harris Campaign Hits Rough Waters,” The Atlanta Constitution-Journal (syndicated by Cox News Service), May 10, 2006.

Quoted by Jeanne Cummings, “Wedge Issue: Minimum Wage; Democrats Try to Split Republicans with Midterm Ballot Initiatives,” Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2006: A4.

Quoted by Jeff Adelson, “Trying to woo blacks, GOP touts origins,” Gainesville Sun, April 28, 2006.

Quoted by Jeremy Wallace, “Harris seen by some as burden,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, April 27, 2006.

Quoted by Sara Lubbes, “Experts question vote on Murdock,” Sarasota Herald-Tribune, April 27, 2006.

Taped radio interview with Amy DiFiore, “Rod Smith for Governor,” Florida Public Radio (WFSU FM 88.9), April 11, 2006.

Quoted by Dwayne Robinson, “Wellington campaign disclosures insufficient, records show,” Palm Beach Post, April 3, 2006.

Research quoted by Donna Cassata, “Gay Marriage among Looming Ballot Issues,” The Associated Press, March 30, 2006. (Picked up by the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian (UK), CNN, ABC News, CBS News, Pravda (Russia), and over 100 other news media.)

Quoted by Gary Fineout, “Slew of New Amendments Proposed—Constitutional Amendments on Everything from Property Taxes to Vouchers,” Miami Herald, March 21, 2006.

Quoted by Dara Kam, “Florida Lawmakers Weigh Curbs on Citizen Initiatives,” Palm Beach Post, March 12, 2006.

Quoted by Anita Kumar, “Feeney faces more scrutiny,” St. Petersburg Times, February 20, 2006.

Quoted by Wes Allison, Bill Adair, and Anita Kumar, “Fla. delegation looks to rebuild clout at Capitol,” St. Petersburg Times, January 22, 2006.