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Election '08: Can the GOP Steal New Mexico?new
Arizona senator John McCain hopes to win over New Mexico with his Southwest cred.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
04-11-2008 |
Politics
A Glimpse of Hillaryland in Oregonnew
My mind is overrun with thoughts and apprehensions about how this ill-conceived Hillary Clinton rally might stack up against Barack Obama's rock-star blow-through at the Memorial Coliseum last month. But as we pull into the massive Liberty High School, site of Clinton's rally, I'm surprised.
The Portland Mercury |
Andrew R. Tonry |
04-10-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: Delegate Selection in Mass.'s Eighth Districtnew
As Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battle for votes, the Democratic nomination could be decided at the national convention, so local delegates -- and the caucuses where they're elected -- were buzzing. On Saturday, Massachusetts' 10 congressional districts held an election for each candidate.
Dig Boston |
Cara Bayles and Jan Rosenfeld |
04-10-2008 |
Politics
Diluting Special Interest Funding in N.C. Campaignsnew
Public financing is catching on in North Carolina slowly but surely, as voters realize the price they're paying if campaigns are financed by the wealthy and special-interest donors.
Caucus Chaos in Texasnew
Local Obama supporters get tripped up by the Texas Two-Step.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
04-09-2008 |
Politics
Twenty Minutes With Hillary Clintonnew
The presidential hopeful chats with us about LNG, medical weed and tattoos.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
04-09-2008 |
Politics
Wisconsin Dems Assess Hillary Clinton's Viabilitynew
Should she stay or should she go?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-04-2008 |
Politics
Demonizing Obamanew
Why Christian conservatives are worried sick about the Democratic frontrunner -- and what they're doing about it.
Illinois Times |
Jeannette Cooperman |
04-03-2008 |
Politics
Selling Obama Door to Door in Oregonnew
With just over seven weeks to go before the state's primary on May 20, Barack Obama supporters kick off his Oregon campaign.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
04-03-2008 |
Politics
Do-It-Yourself Obamanew
Barack Obama's North Carolina supporters -- and entrepreneurs -- have taken to making their own merchandise and signs to capitalize on the fervor.
D is for Democrat, Differences and Debatenew
Where Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick disagree in the race for the U.S. Senate.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Oregon, 2008 downballot elections
Virginia Lawmakers Play a Little Sexual Politicsnew
A number of eye-popping reports have recently been released on the sexual state of our (increasingly libidinal) nation, and so it came as no surprise that the wise old men of Richmond felt the need to take immediate corrective action ... by slashing every penny of state funding to Planned Parenthood of Virginia.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Virginia, Planned Parenthood
Did Sen. Chris Koster Plant a Fake Candidate for Missouri Attorney General?new
It's an election year, but Molly Korth Williams hasn't taken the time to plant a sign in the front yard of her Brookside home. This is a little strange, because Williams is running as a Democrat for attorney general.
Voter Resignationnew
People in West Philly's Carroll Park might vote, but they aren't sure why.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-01-2008 |
Politics
Are You Sure Your Delegate is Registered to Vote?new
Some counties aren't vetting their delegates to make sure they pass muster.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
