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Marty the Politiciannew

Seattle's answer to Donald Trump goes all in to torch the estate tax.
Seattle Weekly  |  Rick Anderson  |  09-20-2006  |  Politics

Mark Green Exits, Stage Leftnew

We sift through the broken dreams of a great candidate who failed to connect with New York's most powerful constituency: liberal Democratic voters.
The Village Voice  |  Tom Robbins  |  09-20-2006  |  Politics

Charter Bruisenew

An anti-war resolution could test the limits of city government.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Jenna Portnoy  |  09-19-2006  |  Politics

Blight Fightnew

Miami's new economic development director left a dubious trail in the Big Easy.
Miami New Times  |  Rob Jordan  |  09-19-2006  |  Politics

Special Effectsnew

Are City Council special elections simply rewards for the party faithful?
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Gwen Shaffer  |  09-18-2006  |  Politics

Revelation or Aberration?new

A poll that places Democratic congressional candidate Jay Fawcett 13 points ahead of his GOP opponent elicits delight and skepticism.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Cara DeGette  |  09-18-2006  |  Politics

The Preemptive Pushnew

Illinois Democrats have muscled a Green Party candidate off the ballot.
Chicago Reader  |  Ben Joravsky  |  09-18-2006  |  Politics

What If the 'Big One' Is A Bomb?

A RAND report examines a nuclear attack scenario at port of Long Beach.
Random Lengths News  |  Paul Rosenberg  |  09-15-2006  |  Politics

No Champagne Yetnew

A big endorsement week gives Steve Cohen a boost in his bid for Congress, but Jake Ford remains a factor.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  09-15-2006  |  Politics

Who Is the Greenest Governor?new

This year's race in California has put environmentalism on top of the agenda, and reduced differences to matters of fiscal ideology.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Allison Milionis  |  09-15-2006  |  Politics

If 9/11 Hadn't Happenednew

Weirdly, the war on terror has helped the West avert a showdown with rising powers.
NOW Magazine  |  Gwynne Dyer  |  09-15-2006  |  Politics

Dick Parsons For Mayor?new

Yet another media mogul has begun to gather steam as a viable candidate for NYC Mayor.
New York Press  |  John DeSio  |  09-14-2006  |  Politics

Top Gunnew

District 32 hopeful Juan Garcia leads the New Democrats' push to repaint Texas blue.
San Antonio Current  |  Gilbert Garcia  |  09-13-2006  |  Politics

Welcome to the Nightmarenew

Can the man who stole the election actually govern Mexico?
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  John Ross  |  09-13-2006  |  Politics

Killer Candidatenew

Would-be legislator Dan Coleman wants to talk issues -- but his past is just so much more interesting.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  09-12-2006  |  Politics

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