AltWeeklies Wire
Debated to Deathnew
Chris Shays and Diane Farrell are inflicting a thousand tiny cuts on each other in their debates -- so where's the death blow?
Fairfield County Weekly |
Lorraine Gengo |
10-19-2006 |
Politics
Fault Linesnew
It's city slickers versus country folk in Orange and Chatham County redistricting proposals -- or is it?
Dark Horse Dem Running Strongnew
A year ago, no one thought Barry Welsh could win in Indiana's 6th Congressional district -- but that was before public opinion soured on the war in Iraq and before the Foley scandal heightened public frustration.
The Material Curlnew
Kinky Friedman is on the campaign trail ... to become a household name with a multi-million-dollar revenue stream.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
10-18-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Long Shotnew
Young Republican Ken Procaccianti takes on one of Massachusetts' staunchest Democrats.
Dig Boston |
Paul McMorrow |
10-18-2006 |
Politics
McCain Shamenew
We preview a copy of Dennis DeConcini's new book, in which John McCain is portrayed as a backstabbin' scalawag.
Phoenix New Times |
Stephen Lemons |
10-17-2006 |
Politics
Closet Conservativesnew
Radical Republicans are masquerading as moderates against liberal Dems in Connecticut.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
10-17-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
The Lizard and the Stonenew
Debate foes from the past analyze the looming Santorum/Casey showdowns.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
10-17-2006 |
Politics
Polk Hits Potholenew
Richard Polk should not lose his seat on the Boulder City Council for driving after smoking weed.
Boulder Weekly |
Stewart Sallo |
10-16-2006 |
Politics
The Face of Incompetencenew
To understand why Cleveland government is so bad, start with the mayor's brother.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
10-16-2006 |
Politics
His Great Statenew
Artvoice collects Eliot Spitzer's promises to Western New York, to keep score when he becomes the state's next governor.
Can’t Someone Else Vote for Once?new
The gubernatorial contest has generated little excitement -- possibly because Californians simply do too much voting.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mindy Farabee |
10-13-2006 |
Politics
Former Pages Praise Programnew
Since the Foley scandal broke in late September, former pages have been speaking out in defense of the 150-plus-year-old institution.
Seven Days |
Cathy Resmer |
10-13-2006 |
Politics
Tags: MarkFoley
Right-Hand Turnnew
War-happy Israeli editor gets weird warm welcome at a liberal Toronto temple.
NOW Magazine |
Glenn Wheeler |
10-13-2006 |
Politics
Jake Ford's Attacks on Familynew
In the past week, 9th District Congressman Harold Ford Jr.'s brother graduated from obstacle to albatross.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
10-13-2006 |
Politics
