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God in The Cabinetnew

Mitt Romney says that he wouldn't put a Muslim in the cabinet because there just aren't enough of them in the United States to warrant it. I guess that means that right off the bat, Romney's using a quota system to decide who does deserve cabinet posts under a President Mitt.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Brian Morton  |  12-11-2007  |  Commentary

Barack Obama and the Black-on-Black Pollnew

How both Obama and Clinton do among black voters early on -- especially in South Carolina -- could be key to their long-term success. However, according to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, neither candidate is addressing issues important to the black community.
Metro Times  |  Larry Gabriel  |  12-11-2007  |  Commentary

California Democrats Call for Feinstein's Resignationnew

It is our perception that she has changed party affiliations (or at least party allegiances) while serving in the Senate, and that it is time for her to retire so that we can call for a special election to fill her Senate seat.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Stephen Travis Pope and Barbara Fields  |  12-10-2007  |  Commentary

A Real Bitch-Huntnew

Hillary Clinton's run has made it open season on powerful women.
Westword  |  Patricia Calhoun  |  12-10-2007  |  Commentary

Huckabee Takes Center Stage, Thompson Heads to Wingsnew

Whatever the case, the Fred Thompson boom went from bang to whimper in record time. Meanwhile, Mike Huckabee, another Mid-South candidate has been auditioning well on the road.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  12-07-2007  |  Commentary

Dear Stephen Colbertnew

Won't you please be the President of Cleveland?
Cleveland Scene  |  Pete Kotz  |  12-07-2007  |  Commentary

Is the Surge Working?new

It depends who you ask and how you define the words "is," "the," "surge" and "working."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  12-06-2007  |  Commentary

Karl Rove, in Haikunew

Karl Rove at Duke U. plays defense blocking questions regarding treason
INDY Week  |  Lisa Sorg  |  12-06-2007  |  Commentary

Mike Huckabee and GOP Ideologynew

If Republicans are turning to the moderate in a field of sullen men bent on seeing who can be the most reactionary, it is an unusual phenomenon.
Arkansas Times  |  Ernest Dumas  |  12-06-2007  |  Commentary

Mike Huckabee is No Economic Conservativenew

Huckabee is a bona fide social and cultural conservative, but, as governor of Arkansas for more than a decade, he behaved as an economic pragmatist or moderate.
Arkansas Times  |  John Brummett  |  12-06-2007  |  Commentary

Rod Blagojevich, Slackernew

The Illinois Gov. skips critical transit debate to watch hockey.
Illinois Times  |  Rich Miller  |  12-06-2007  |  Commentary

A Boomer for Obamanew

The Illinois senator arrives on the scene with a whole lot less baggage.
Illinois Times  |  Fletcher Farrar  |  12-06-2007  |  Commentary

Ron Paul's Republican Warnew

Alone among GOP candidates, Ron Paul speaks the truth about foreign policy.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  12-05-2007  |  Commentary

Another Cliffhanger for Marynew

Opponents line up to unseat U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu.
Gambit  |  Clancy DuBos  |  12-05-2007  |  Commentary

The Road to 2010new

Many expect New Orleans' Katrina-related loss of population to be Baton Rouge's gain in the next census, but additional legislative seats won't guarantee a political coup.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  12-05-2007  |  Commentary

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