AltWeeklies Wire
Neo-Nazis and Extreme Right-Wingers Love Joe Arpaionew
The Maricopa County sheriff's pattern of courting extremist nativists over the past four years is the natural result of Arpaio's Johnny-come-lately stand on illegal immigration, his immigration sweeps, and his Archie Bunker-like attitude regarding racial and ethnic issues wrapped up in the immigration debate.
Phoenix New Times |
Stephen Lemons |
05-19-2009 |
Politics
Ned Lamont Is Running for Connecticut Governornew
Lamont may not be technically running for governor, in the stage-managed press conference sort of way. That day may never come. He may bail on the idea before spending a dime on party balloons or polling. But he's doing everything that a candidate running for office does at this stage of the game.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
05-19-2009 |
Politics
Tags: Ned Lamont, Connecticut
Karl Rove Plays Hardball, Performs Standupnew
At a recent California State University event, Karl Rove played nice alongside Obama election wizard David Plouffe, shelling out rhetoric on building bipartisanship and painting Bush as a "uniter, not a divider."
Monterey County Weekly |
Zachary Stahl |
05-07-2009 |
Politics
Tags: Karl Rove, conservatism
South Carolina Governor's Race '10: Chapter Onenew
The field is far from complete, but South Carolina's first incumbent-free gubernatorial race in 16 years has led a handful of candidates to get in early. Real early.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
05-06-2009 |
Politics
Bobby Jindal's Cash Flownew
In terms of campaign finances, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will eventually have to choose between being the reformer-in-chief and the political rainmaker extraordinaire.
VIDEO: Looking for Larry Langfordnew
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford testified under oath that he intended to move to the City of Birmingham. But has Langford moved, even a year and a half later? Birmingham Weekly made five trips in five weeks to his Fairfield home to see if Langford was still living there. Can you guess what we found?
Birmingham Weekly |
Kyle Whitmire |
05-05-2009 |
Politics
In the Wake of Obama's Victory, Rampant GOP Voter Suppression Efforts in South Carolinanew
Republican-led voter suppression efforts in South Carolina are so rampant this year that they are spilling out of the State House and into the courthouse.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
04-30-2009 |
Politics
Hey, Big Spender!new
In his first year in office, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal outraised and outspent his two successors in their freshman years combined — and despite his "buy Louisiana" campaign, less than one-third of his expenditures went to Louisiana vendors.
Birmingham Ex-Mayor Generates Comeback Buzznew
The old mayor with some old political allies is starting a new coalition, and he brings the promise of turning the clock back -- giving Birmingham a do-over. The question is, though, is he for real this time?
Birmingham Weekly |
Kyle Whitmire |
04-14-2009 |
Politics
Tags: Birmingham, Richard Arrington
Republican Poster Boy Paul Ryannew
By becoming a spokesperson for his party, Rep. Paul Ryan risks losing support back home in Wisconsin.
The Dirty Truth About 'Clean' Electionsnew
It turns out that even during these tough economic times, you and I are footing the bill for politicians to purchase home-office supplies, sushi dinners, even the occasional GPS system. And our candidates for office get to keep that stuff when the campaign is over — the expenses in question are, apparently, perfectly legal.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
04-08-2009 |
Politics
Gov. Bobby Jindal's Top Donors Have Access to Millions of Dollars in State Worknew
Jindal has made such an issue of his own ethical purity that when he does what other governors have routinely done — reward campaign contributors with state work or appointments — it raises eyebrows. And make no mistake: Jindal has used the power of his office to reward friends as much as any of his predecessors.
Ken Salazar Has to Save the Interior Departmentnew
Facing a legacy of crumbling parks infrastructure, ravaged public lands and stunning mismanagement, the new Secretary has plenty to work on.
Yes, We Can -- But Maybe Laternew
The massive grassroots machine Barack Obama's campaign built in 2008 was thought to be the Republicans' worst nightmare. But post-election, the results have been decidedly mixed.
Las Vegas Weekly |
T.R. Witcher |
04-02-2009 |
Politics
Local Leaders Rally Around Obama During LA Visitnew
It was immediately clear from the president's pop-star reception, his politico-packed audience alternately rapt in attention or on its feet like teenage girls at a Jonas Brothers concert, that LA loves Obama, at least as long as hundreds of millions of federal stimulus dollars are heading our way.
Pasadena Weekly |
Joe Piasecki |
03-30-2009 |
Politics
