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Can Hillary's Prophecy be Fulfilled?new

There is gamesmanship aplenty in the Democratic presidential race, including a clever message from the newly troubled Hillary Clinton campaign. It goes like this...
Arkansas Times  |  John Brummett  |  02-14-2008  |  Commentary

Who Can Beat John McCain?new

With the race for the Democratic presidential nomination down to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, electability has become a popular topic.
Arkansas Times  |  Max Brantley  |  02-14-2008  |  Commentary

Stand for Change ... But Do It Herenew

If Barack Obama's candidacy has infused Santa Feans with an appetite for the political process, and maybe even a taste for change, local elections are the place to see action and involvement manifest.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Zane Fischer  |  02-14-2008  |  Commentary

I Was a Teenage Republicannew

This only proves there is only one scenario scarier than electing a Republican from this year's crop: Allowing 15-year-olds to vote.
INDY Week  |  Lisa Sorg  |  02-14-2008  |  Commentary

The Romney Cursenew

I think it's friggin' great that he doesn't swear.
New York Press  |  Russ Smith  |  02-14-2008  |  Commentary

Pick a Side!new

Independents who feel entitled to vote in presidential primaries are bad Americans.
Tucson Weekly  |  Tom Danehy  |  02-13-2008  |  Commentary

What Ethnic & Religious Differences Are Dividing Iraq?new

Helpful fella that I am, here's a short and sassy primer on the religious and ethnic divisions Iraq is struggling with.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  02-13-2008  |  Commentary

Political Covernew

No, governor, the water crisis isn't over and we shouldn't start filling pools and watering lawns.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John Sugg  |  02-13-2008  |  Commentary

A Salute to Dubious Progressnew

New Iraq flag, same Iraq.
San Diego CityBeat  |  D.A. Kolodenko  |  02-13-2008  |  Commentary

Too Bad for Clintonnew

The politics of gender and the race for the presidency.
San Diego CityBeat  |  David Rolland  |  02-13-2008  |  Commentary

What's So Bad About McCain?new

The GOP frontrunner isn't any less conservative than his party.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  02-13-2008  |  Commentary

Left Out

John Edwards' departure leaves liberal Democrats without a candidate to support.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  02-12-2008  |  Commentary

Calling Obamanew

Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton: a tough choice for me, as each would make an excellent president. (Of course, compared with the current occupant of the White House, so would Mike, my barber, but I digress.) What swung me behind Obama, in the end, was the energy he seems able to ignite in a citizenry long afflicted with political ennui.
Weekly Alibi  |  Jerry Ortiz y Pino  |  02-12-2008  |  Commentary

If Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Cared About Detroit, He'd Resignnew

Any sane person would conclude that, for the sake of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick needs to resign or be removed. Right now.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  02-12-2008  |  Commentary

At Last, a President Who Doesn't Resemble My Unclenew

It looks like we're finally going to elect a president who doesn't reflect my privileged status, and I am psyched!
LEO Weekly  |  Jim Welp  |  02-11-2008  |  Commentary

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