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Sen. David Vitter Remains Still Refuses to Answer Questions on Sex Scandalnew

It was bad enough that he painted himself as a family-values crusader before his phone number showed up multiple times in the phone records of Washington, D.C. madam Deborah Jeane Palfrey -- all during the time period when he was serving as a state representative.
IND Media  |  Scott Jordan  |  03-19-2008  |  Commentary

Hillary Clinton's Shameful Vote on Cluster Bombsnew

It's hard to believe that Clinton was unaware of the humanitarian crisis when she voted to continue the use of cluster bombs.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Paul Rockwell  |  03-19-2008  |  Commentary

Cherry Pickers Lose Electionsnew

Hillary Clinton could learn a thing or two about winning elections from Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Barack Obama already has.
Boulder Weekly  |  Paul Danish  |  03-18-2008  |  Commentary

Election '08: Enough With 'Concern Trolling'new

"Concern trolling" is the practice of asking ostensibly earnest questions, usually by partisans masquerading as someone "concerned" about an issue, usually about the other party. It's also a tactic practiced quite often by the mainstream media. This turns elections that should be about issues into drama criticism and popularity contests.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Brian Morton  |  03-18-2008  |  Commentary

Hillary Rodham Nixonnew

Yes, Tricky Dick has a disciple -- someone just as ruthless and unlikable.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessneberry  |  03-18-2008  |  Commentary

Come Togethernew

Obama possesses the ability to bridge the gaps that exist between blacks and Latinos.
Pasadena Weekly  |  Ralph McKnight  |  03-17-2008  |  Commentary

Shame on You, Hillarynew

The weekend after the Texas debate, I saw Hillary Clinton on television losing her cool over Barack Obama's criticism of her health-care plan. I don't think that I will ever recover from the image of her looking a bit like a crazed televangelist, as she scolded, "Shame on you, Barack Obama!"
Jackson Free Press  |  James L. Dickerson  |  03-14-2008  |  Commentary

Snitching on Client 9new

Eliot Spitzer has exited the public stage, but he leaves plenty of questions behind. We're particularly interested to learn how the whole investigation fell into place, and what role, if any, political interference may have played in bringing down one of the top enemies of corporate America.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Editorial  |  03-14-2008  |  Commentary

Artvoice Exclusive: Eliot Spitzer's New Music Videonew

Now that Eliot Spitzer's political career seems to have ended, it looks as if the former Guv may have his eyes focused on a musical career to fill the void. From Ruler to Rocker ... can the Grammys far behind?
Artvoice  |  Staff  |  03-14-2008  |  Commentary

Election '08: Mississippi Mudnew

The Democratic presidential candidates struggle on.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  03-14-2008  |  Commentary

Love and Shamenew

Why do some people insist that it's impossible to love your country and still be ashamed of it?
Tucson Weekly  |  Jimmy Boegle  |  03-13-2008  |  Commentary

Primary Questionnew

Independents: What gives you the right to have a say in the decisions of parties you've rejected?
Tucson Weekly  |  Tom Danehy  |  03-13-2008  |  Commentary

John McCain's Rage at David Pryornew

Can a man who crossed paths with the Arkansas senator nearly every day for six years and would not speak to him make a good president?
Arkansas Times  |  Ernest Dumas  |  03-13-2008  |  Commentary

Ridge to the Futurenew

The guessing game about the GOP running mate has begun, but if Obama's the opponent, only one man can secure the White House for McCain.
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  03-13-2008  |  Commentary

On Iraq, Hillary Clinton Shoulda Known Betternew

"Nobody Died When Bill Lied." The bumper sticker was right. But thousands of folks died when Bush lied and Hillary bought into it. And if she can't apologize for that, she doesn't deserve to lead.
Fort Worth Weekly  |  E.R. Bills  |  03-13-2008  |  Commentary

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