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Obama Redraws the Electoral Mapnew

Barack Obama has made history. The next question is whether his victory has sparked a lasting electoral realignment.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
Chicago Dispatch: Vegan Pastries for Obamanew
A blog report from the streets of Chicago. Regular updates from this and other political fronts can be found on our blog.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
11-03-2008 |
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
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
What If McCain (Gulp!) Won?new

What if all the pundits, pollsters, and press are wrong about Obama's chances? A preview of our worst national nightmare.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
10-23-2008 |
Commentary
Dobbs for President in 2012?new

As the GOP implodes, the financial crisis may present a white-hot moment for a third-party voice to enter the fray -- someone like CNN's Lou Dobbs.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
10-16-2008 |
Commentary
America's Nightmare and Obama's Appealnew
It is hard to imagine, but the winner of November's contest is going to assume leadership of a nation that is worse off than it is today. Things are going to get worse before they get better. And if McCain is elected, they could get unimaginably worse.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
What Did Gwen Ifill Do Wrong?new

As the candidates prep for the final debate, it's a fitting time to ask: why do some journalistic conflicts of interest become scandals, while others get almost no attention at all?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
McCain Heads for the Icebergsnew

Did the week that gave us the Wall Street meltdown witness a second collapse -- the self-destruction of the John McCain candidacy?
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
10-02-2008 |
Commentary
Readers Text in Votes for Sarah Palin's Next Baby Namenew

Gwyneth had Apple. Posh had Brooklyn. And moose-killing miracle mom Sarah Palin beat them all with Trig Paxson Van Palin.
Boston Phoenix |
Lance Gould |
09-23-2008 |
Commentary