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Sexbama for Prez: Will Fetishization Hurt the Barack Star?new

As we move into the final days until the election, it's become more apparent that people are not making rational decisions based on voting records or even debating skills. They are voting with their emotions, their passions, even their fantasies about who they would rather kiss, fondle or fuck.
New York Press  |  Nicole Caldwell  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

High-Tech and the New Administrationnew

With technology playing an ever bigger role in our lives, the next president could be a hero to the "geekerati" ... or a guy who doesn’t email.
Boston Phoenix  |  Mike Miliard  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

What If the Election Doesn't End on Tuesday?new

The GOP fuss over the ACORN isn't just a way to whip up the conservative base. It's a possible prelude to post-election litigation aimed at reversing an Obama victory.
Boston Phoenix  |  Adam Reilly  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

Maverick McCain in a Messnew

McCain's downfall wasn't the media, it was his inability to get out of Bush's shadow.
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

Terrible Terry Tackles the Issuesnew

When Sarah Palin's interviews with Katie Couric first aired, people rushed to defend or condemn her. But one man opted for the blitz package instead.
Boston Phoenix  |  UJonathan Seitz  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

Vote for 'That One'new

It is impossible to emphasize the importance of redirecting America's sorry course.
Boston Phoenix  |  Editorial  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

The Election's Already in the Bag: It's McCain, Stupid!new

I think the election is over. Signed, sealed, and delivered. With all due respect to Malcolm, McCain will take the presidency by all means necessary. There's just too much money to be made from war to give it all up just for the sake of "democracy." Of course, I might be wrong, and it’ll be the sweetest mistake of my life.
San Antonio Current  |  Enrique Lopetegui  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

Dress the Vice Presidential Candidatesnew

Forget the $150,000 that the Republican National Committee spent on Sarah Palin's campaign wardrobe: Now you can dress the veep hopefuls for much, much less, and in styles that best reflect their inner vice president.
INDY Week  |  Lisa Sorg  |  10-30-2008  |  Commentary

The Concession Speech John McCain Didn't Givenew

"Yes, I spoke to Barack Hussein Grendel Pontius Pilate Obama on the telephone, and it was strange, for this phone was small and it had no visible wires or coils. And the buttons lit up. And I congratulated the senator for running a ... campaign. It's not easy to run a campaign, and he did, and I mean that."
Philadelphia City Paper  |  John McCain  |  10-29-2008  |  Commentary

Impotent on the Issues, the GOP Turns to Scare Tactics. Be Afraid!new

As moderate Republicans flee the GOP Village of the Damned, they are leaving the zombies in ever-greater control of the party -- and freer than ever to practice their scariest bogeyman tactics.
Boston Phoenix  |  David S. Bernstein  |  10-29-2008  |  Commentary

America's 25 Scariest Conservativesnew

The fire-breathing reactionaries already wield extraordinary influence on the right -- imagine what will happen once the relatively sane folks now running the White House and the Republican National Committee pack up and go home?
Boston Phoenix  |  David S. Bernstein  |  10-29-2008  |  Commentary

Canvassing for Obama Was a Learning Experiencenew

Just when I think I know it all, I learn something new. As cruddy as politics can be, there is value in getting involved in the political process. Sometimes that means literally stepping outside of yourself and trying something new -- like canvassing a neighborhood, one step at a time.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Nsenga Burton  |  10-29-2008  |  Commentary

(I'm Glad) I Was Wrong About Obamanew

Sometimes it's hard to admit mistakes, but this time, I'm happy to say I was wrong back in January when I wrote that Barack Obama was not electable.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  John Grooms  |  10-29-2008  |  Commentary

We Shall Overcome, but We Must Have Real Leadership to Do Sonew

The next four years will hold many opportunities for leadership, one of them being bridging the chasm between Real and Fake America. The choice couldn't be more obvious. To paraphrase the conservative writer Andrew Sullivan, Obama is the future and we must decide if the future will begin Nov. 5.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Aaryn Belfer  |  10-29-2008  |  Commentary

Obama Could Be a Great One-Term President

Barack Obama can continue the "permanent campaign" that has characterized the American presidency since 1976. Or he can govern like there's no tomorrow -- and make history.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  10-29-2008  |  Commentary

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