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Rudy & the 9/11 Factornew
Why Connecticut loves Rudy Giuliani -- and why middle America might just overlook his moderate views.
New Haven Advocate |
Doug Daniels |
05-29-2007 |
Politics
Chicago Pols' Freshman Orientationnew
The new aldermen get their bearings while the veterans conduct business as usual.
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
05-29-2007 |
Politics
Senator Ophelia Ford Claims 'Tired Blood' is Root of Problemnew
But family pushes for rehab: "From what I've seen and heard anemia doesn't have you talking that way and acting that way. I'm not a doctor."
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
05-25-2007 |
Politics
Lack of Clergy Support Could Doom Howard Gentry's Candidacynew
Some of Nashville's black preachers have yet to embrace the only black candidate in the mayoral campaign -- but Gentry insists he will eventually win the full support of the pastors, who will play an important role in turning out black voters for the Aug. 2 election.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
05-25-2007 |
Politics
Oregon Dems Search for a Senate Candidatenew
In the past month, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio have announced they won't enter the race to take down Republican Senator Gordon Smith, depleting the first-tier list of candidates for the position.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
05-24-2007 |
Politics
Role Reversalnew
Democrats upbeat at annual event while GOP leaders still show signs of frayed nerves.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
05-24-2007 |
Politics
Don Perata's Living Largenew
How the state Senator uses campaign cash to finance his lavish lifestyle.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
05-24-2007 |
Politics
There's Something About Bill: The 10 Percent Doctrinenew
Richardson climbs in the polls.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
05-23-2007 |
Politics
Gavin Newsom Yells Firenew
The mayor keeps talking about the terrible condition of San Francisco's public housing, but won't take action.
Joseph Cotchett's Divorce: Sealed With a Disnew
The powerful Bay Area trial lawyer with political connections tries to keep details of his messy divorce from going public.
What About Al Taubenberger?new
After all the buzz about the Democratic primary, Philadelphia's Republican nominee for mayor would like you to know he's alive and well -- and serious about the job.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
05-22-2007 |
Politics
Last Men Standing in Dallas Mayoral Racenew
Tom Leppert and Ed Oakley, who will face each other in a June 16 runoff, show that what you think about Dallas politics could be wrong.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
05-22-2007 |
Politics
Is Sally Clark Untouchable?new
The Seattle City Council's shortest-tenured member has drawn no re-election opposition, despite her reputation as "caution on roller skates" -- chalk it up to Seattle Nice.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
05-21-2007 |
Politics
Inside the Mind of Texas' Most Powerful Fundamentalistnew
Rep. Warren Chisum wants Bibles in schools, abortions outlawed, and state-backed marriage counseling for couples wanting to take the plunge -- and now he holds the state's checkbook in his hands.
The Texas Observer |
Megan Headley |
05-21-2007 |
Politics
Reformer Michael Nutter Likely to Be Philly's Next Mayornew
He began the primary election as a long-shot, slowly but methodically became a legitimate mayoral contender, and was declared the Democratic candidate for mayor last week.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
05-21-2007 |
Politics
