Politics Reporter

Anthony Man

Anthony Man is the Sun Sentinel's political writer. Concentrating on local political people, parties and trends, he also covers state and national politics from a South Florida perspective. He previously covered Palm Beach County government and made repeated reporting trips to Tallahassee. He has also covered state and local politics in Illinois.

Donald Trump, in South Florida, promises victories for himself and America

August 19, 2019 at 5:20 a.m.

Displaying his trademark bravado, Donald Trump took to the stage and played all his roles Friday night: candidate, entertainer, provocateur, marketer. Trump promised thousands of Florida supporters that they'd see...

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, listens as Vice-President Joe Biden talks about the Iran nuclear deal, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she’ll support Iran nuclear deal; Frankel opposes it

August 19, 2019 at 1:27 a.m.

After months of deliberations, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made what she called the most difficult decision of her 23 years in public life, announcing Sunday she plans to vote...

In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Bradley Cooper appears in a scene from "American Sniper." The film was nominated for an Oscar Award for best feature on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

Young Republicans planning ‘American Sniper’ event to raise money for veterans charity

May 14, 2019 at 10:04 a.m.

The politics-tinged controversy that's erupted in recent days over the movie "American Sniper" could help generate interest in a movie-night fundraiser to benefit a South Florida charity that aims to...

Ted Cruz woos Republicans in South Florida

August 18, 2019 at 11:05 p.m.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is visiting South Florida to help the Republican Party raise money — and at the same time audition for donors and activists who could...

Judge in controversial Chad Johnson ruling slayed political giant to win job on the bench

August 24, 2019 at 6:20 a.m.

The judge who sentenced former NFL player Chad Johnson to 30 days in jail because she thought he wasn't taking court proceedings seriously is the person who ended the political...

Ex-Miami Dolphin says Florida should have gay marriage

April 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

See Q&A interview with Brendon Ayanbadejo, below. Fort Lauderdale resident and former Miami Dolphin Brendon Ayanbadejo is turning to political activism, supporting same-sex marriage in Florida. "My family has enjoyed...

‘Tea party’ faces big test in November elections

August 23, 2021 at 1:13 a.m.

It could be the birth of a party. Fueled by anger at politicians and distrust of the government, the rapidly growing "tea party" movement could upend the political establishment in...

Sex-crime crusader quits U.S. House

August 21, 2021 at 12:34 p.m.

In a swift and stunning fall from political power, Rep. Mark Foley resigned his Florida congressional seat Friday, a day after he came under scrutiny for sending questionable e-mails to...

NEWBORN DEFIES ODDS IN A BIG WAY

August 19, 2021 at 6:40 a.m.

Just after Michael Wood was born, he was kicking so much, a delivery room nurse predicted he would end up as a football place kicker. His parents, Jennifer and Lee...

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