AltWeeklies Wire
Congrats, Mayor Nutter!new
(Now let's show him what he's won...)
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako and Doron Taussig |
10-30-2007 |
Politics
Giuliani: 'I'm an Underdog, Too'new
Whether the fan club that gathered in South Philly to get a glimpse of Rudy were in fact Republicans did not seem to matter; what drew them was the Italian connection and how they felt he handled 9/11 as mayor of New York City.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
10-09-2007 |
Politics
Smiling for Dollars, the Fundraising Endgamenew
In the waning days before November's general election, campaign fundraising efforts for Philadelphia mayoral candidates Michael Nutter and Al Taubenberger have increased, with funds needed to buy TV time and run print ads.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
09-25-2007 |
Politics
Obama and Edwards: Beefcakes!new
It's a sad commentary on the state of the 2008 presidential elections when beefcake photos of two of the Democratic candidates simultaneously grace the cover of a pair of national men's magazines.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
Philly Congressmen Get Serious About the Iraq Warnew
Philadelphia's Democratic representatives have led calls on Capitol Hill to end the war in Iraq -- now the area's lone Republican rep, Jim Gerlach, is also asking tough questions about the war.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paul Fain |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
Grange Roversnew
Does the federal farm bill matter to Philly?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Burke |
08-14-2007 |
Politics
Philadelphia Lawyers Ante Up for Hillnew
With the two leading Democratic contenders already competing for dollars, 2008 presidential politics is in full swing this summer.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
08-07-2007 |
Politics
The Hammer Returnsnew
In town to hawk his memoir, Tom DeLay said "there's not a person I can jump and be excited about and lead my party in the 2008 election."
Philadelphia City Paper |
John Oliver Mason |
07-24-2007 |
Politics
Can Al Schmidt Revitalize Philly's GOP?new
Schmidt was recently appointed to the newly created position of deputy director for the Republican City Committee to help revitalize a local Republican party that has not been in power since 1973.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
07-24-2007 |
Politics
R.I.P. GOP?new
Media Matters says conservatism in America is on the wane.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
07-17-2007 |
Politics
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
Philly's Re-Formersnew

Who are these strange beings who want to save City Hall?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
03-20-2007 |
Politics
New Mayor Needn't Worry About Earning a Majoritynew

Can Philadelphia's mayoral election be considered fair if the winner pulls only 90,000 votes?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
02-27-2007 |
Politics
It Can Be Easy Being Greennew
The Next Great City wants to make the environment an issue in Philly's mayoral race.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
01-30-2007 |
Politics
Queer Eye for the Ballot Boxnew

Is Philadelphia ready for its first gay mayor?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Natalie Hope McDonald |
01-23-2007 |
Politics