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Obama as Santa Claus?new
A father's reproach illuminates the Democratic candidate's special appeal.
The Memphis Flyer |
Tonya L. Thompson |
02-22-2008 |
Commentary
Questioning the Masquerade of Barack Obamanew
Like all successful products, he has a "pitch" related directly to his biographical novelty.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
David Ehrenstein |
02-22-2008 |
Commentary
Gun Rights: A Loaded Issuenew
News about school shootings has become passe, even if the shootings themselves are multiplying.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
Is a Democratic Civil War in the Works?new
If Clinton can pull off a couple more victories, the democratic party is headed for a disastrous, fight-worn finish.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
American Politics is Still a Man's Worldnew
Barack Obama's inroads among white voters are explained, in part, by a gender divide.
Arkansas Times |
Max Brantley |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
Cuba's Destinynew
Regardless of who leads Cuba, the embargo must go; that alone will help uplift the Cuban people.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: Cuba
The Baracklashnew
The intelligentsia starts to notice that Obama isn't everything they'd hoped for.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
What Obama's Virginia Victory Says About Usnew
Behind Barack Obama's decisive victory in Virginia's primary lay the presence of the late Irene Morgan, who battled bus segregation in Virginia, but never became as famous as Rosa Parks.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
02-20-2008 |
Commentary
John McCain: The GOP's New Dreamboatnew
But do they really know what they're getting into?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Cara DeGetter |
02-19-2008 |
Commentary
Stealing Obama's Votesnew
Hillary Clinton is trying to get Michigan votes on the cheap and by cheating.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessneberry |
02-19-2008 |
Commentary
Talking Tall, Voting Small
It's a new trend: taking a stance during the debate of a bill, then voting the opposite way. Why are reporters letting politicians get away with it?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
02-18-2008 |
Commentary
Keep It Goingnew
The fact is that the longer a presidential campaign goes, the better. The ordeal is what separates the real deal from the imposter.
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
02-15-2008 |
Commentary
Get 'Em (Voting) While They're Youngnew
A lower voting age of 16 is both ethically responsible and a good bet for increasing the United States' embarrassing voter participation rate.
Jackson Free Press |
Ward Schaefer |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
How Will Louisiana's Nine Superdelegates Vote?new
With Clinton and Obama currently neck-and-neck in delegate totals, and 796 superdelegates spread out across the country, these superdelegates are suddenly making a lot of new friends.
IND Media |
Scott Lordan |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
Is Hillary Losing It?new
Clinton has squandered a huge lead. Can she get it back?
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
02-14-2008 |
Commentary
