AltWeeklies Wire
SEIU's Internal Battles Could Divert Critical Resources from the Electionnew
The union's ground operation and bulging political war chest are crucial to Democratic Party hopes in November. But a recent corruption scandal and an ongoing internal dispute that threatens to blow up in the coming weeks could undermine the union's political influence at the worst possible time.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
J.B. Powell |
09-17-2008 |
Politics
Can Obama Turn Out the Youth Vote in November?new
In Virginia alone, over 100,000 folks have registered to vote in the last three months, and that's on top of the 150,000 who signed up during the primaries. And a huge chunk of these suffrage-seeking newbies are baby voters -- of the 49,000 who registered in August, a whopping 40 percent were ages 25 or under.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
09-17-2008 |
Politics
The Rise and Fall of Kwame Kilpatricknew
The tragic-comic tale of the mayor of Detroit.
Metro Times |
Curt Cuyette, W. Kim Heron and Sean Bieri |
09-16-2008 |
Politics
Palin and the Kidsnew
Sarah Palin's claim that she's a champion for disabled children came as news to many Alaska legislators.
Tucson Weekly |
Brendan Joel Kelley |
09-14-2008 |
Politics
L.A.'s All-About-Me Mayor: Antonio Villaraigosa's Frenetic Self-Promotionnew
Time has become the mayor's defensive tool, and the mayor continually touts his rushing, 16-to-18-hour workday in speeches and media interviews to anyone who questions his commitment. But documents reveal that hours of travel, fund-raising and PR leave little time for his job.
L.A. Weekly |
Patrick Range Mcdonald |
09-12-2008 |
Politics
The RNC: Meaner than a Junkyard Dognew
Once Hurricane Gustav had passed, the convention took on a meanness absent during the Dems' gathering. One could not have imagined, for example, Democratic delegates turning toward the press and booing for 25 seconds, as their GOP counterparts did during Palin's speech.
McCain's RNC Momentnew
A minute-by-minute account of the GOP convention's POWerful climax.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Bradley Campbell |
09-11-2008 |
Politics
Astrologer Discusses Obama, McCain and Palinnew
It's a good thing John McCain picked an Aquarian running mate, according to Santa Fe astrologer Arielle Guttman.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Sarah Who?
Today, Sarah Palin is a high-profile, sass-talking, self-described lipstick-wearing pit bull. But 25 years ago, a kid with big '80s hair came down from a small Alaska town to attend two colleges in Idaho (among five she attended in all) and was so nondescript that even teachers and students who know they shared a class with her have no memories of her.
The Inlander |
Kevin Taylor |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
What's Sen. Gordon Smith Hiding at His Food Processing Plant?new
Low-wage Latino workers keep Smith's family business -- Smith Frozen Foods -- humming. But not all of them are legal.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Dozens of Journalists Arrested at RNCnew
As McCain spoke Thursday night about America's obligation to confront "threats to peace and liberty in our time," armed agents were busy cuffing and detaining nearly 400 people a half-mile away. Most were protesters who had overstayed their permit -- many were journalists and bystanders. I was one of them.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Alaskans, Anarchists and the Alternate Reality of the RNCnew
Arriving in St. Paul for the 2008 Republican National Convention, one couldn't help but wonder what Larry Craig was thinking. Though the Bush administration may hold more of the blame, Craig represents an early flashpoint in the GOP's current schizophrenia.
Boise Weekly |
Ben Westhoff |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Sen. James Inhofe's Newphew Creates Anti-Obama Adnew
Fred Davis is helping Republican nominee John McCain this year, and his ads -- including the infamous "celebrity" ad -- are already being talked about.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
GOP Unconventionalnew
Oklahoma was apportioned 41 delegates and 38 alternates to the 2008 Republican National Convention. Of that number, eight delegates and seven alternates were Tulsans. Their days are filled from early in the morning until late at night.
Urban Tulsa Weekly |
Michael D. Bates |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
DNC Report: Seeking Higher Ground in Denvernew
As the Democratic National Convention approached, questions fluttered like flags in Denver's thin air. Would aggrieved Hillary fans buy into party unity? Could the Clintons endorse Obama with conviction? Would Obama's acceptance speech be regarded as a gesture of openness, or give Republicans a chance to paint him as an egoist?
The Texas Observer |
Brad Tyer |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
