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The Edwards Eclipsenew

Whatever happened to that John Edwards guy, the one who was nominated for vice-president four years ago?

Pasadena Weekly | John Seeley | 02-04-2008 | Commentary

John McCain's Integrity Lite

John McCain knows the difference between right and wrong. He just doesn't care.

Maui Time | Ted Rall | 02-04-2008 | Commentary

Tags: John McCain, primary, mccain

Why Obama Can't Losenew

Regardless of the outcome, he's forced the issues on the table.

Los Angeles CityBeat | Andrew Gumbel | 02-01-2008 | Commentary

This Super Tuesday, America is Dixienew

A proud Dixie expatriate and lifelong political junkie, I'm seldom less pleased to be away from home than the weeks before Super Tuesday.

Los Angeles CityBeat | Ron Garmon | 02-01-2008 | Commentary

Federalism, Bush-stylenew

The administration of George W. Bush protects industry by telling states they can't obey the people's wishes.

Arkansas Times | Ernest Dumas | 01-31-2008 | Commentary

The Trouble with Billnew

Never mind Hillary. It's the thought of Bill Clinton back in Washington that makes me sick.

New York Press | Russ Smith | 01-31-2008 | Commentary

Once considered the shining hope for grassroots politics in this country, California's initiative process is in serious trouble. It's gotten so that many voters can't even decipher the state propositions they're supposed to be voting on.

Metro Silicon Valley | Staff | 01-31-2008 | Commentary

Independents Hurt American Democracy

Open primaries are pushing the parties toward moderate candidates. Moderate candidates reduce voter interest. Could open primaries lead to the death of U.S. democracy?

Maui Time | Ted Rall | 01-29-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election

The Bradley Effectnew

Despite Obama's success, it seems white America still won't vote black.

Metro Times | Jack Lessenberry | 01-29-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama

John Edwards: I Am Thirdnew

But here's why I still love him.

L.A. Weekly | Judith Lewis | 01-25-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election, John Edwards

Reagan Countrynew

Incredibly, one of the most pressing issues of 2008 appears to be this: Ronald Reagan.

Los Angeles CityBeat | Editorial | 01-25-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election, Ronald Reagan

The 2008 Horse Racenew

The coverage is all about who's in the lead -- not why or how. We all love a winner, issues be damned. We're the cheering mob with our life savings on the line, and they're the horses.

Artvoice | Michael I. Niman | 01-25-2008 | Commentary

Tags: 2008 presidential election