AltWeeklies Wire
New Database Could Make it Tougher to Track Illegal Spendingnew
San Francisco's recent move to a privatized electronic campaign finance database will make it more difficult to track amendments to reports on political spending, a change that has caused a conflict between top-level staffers at the Ethics Commission.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
01-23-2008 |
Politics
A Caucus? In Colorado?new
Party faithful prepare for a busy Super Tuesday.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Is This Muslim Republican Mr. Right or the Big Cheese?new
Ali Hasan is young, rich and brash, and plans to follow in his parents' political footsteps -- cowboy boots and all.
Saving Speaker Craddicknew
Hometown boys from Midland angle to unseat unruly reps and keep Tom Craddick in the speaker's chair.
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Replacing Ronnie Earlenew
The race to become the most important prosecutor in Texas.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Chicago Dems Are Dividednew
At a glance, how the nominating contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton has split the city's Democratic bigwigs.
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
A Dereliction of Voter Data in Nashvillenew
Davidson County election commissioner says a controversial employee ignored directives to safeguard Social Security data.
Nashville Scene |
Matt Pulle |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
Campaign 2008: We're Just Getting Startednew
Dogfights break out as the presidential race gets complicated.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
These Dudes are Good and Bad for Hillarynew
Odd alliances make it tough to run for president in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Alan Mittelstaedt |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
Proposed Bill in Wisconsin Would Cut Off the Votenew
Ending same-day registration would protect incumbents, decrease the youth vote.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
New Mexico's Election Shufflenew
The state's top elections official says her office is on track for a successful election season, following the addition of new personnel. However, Secretary of State Mary Herrera denied our requests for interviews with the new hires and failed to answer some questions regarding their qualifications.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
01-17-2008 |
Politics
Nevada Caucus: Party Heartynew
Democrats and Republicans head into their Nevada caucuses with plenty of input, not all of it useful.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
01-17-2008 |
Politics
Nevada Caucus: Is There a Hispanic Voter in the House?new
The sole drama pertaining to our state's first-ever caucus of importance will be the neck-and-neck race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama; and, provided the way each candidate has started his or her rush-hour campaign in Las Vegas, it appears that the resolution to that drama will be provided by the Valley's Hispanic population.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Joshua Longobardy |
01-17-2008 |
Politics
Romney Rumblenew
Murph hits Mitt! Plus: The Project White House televised debate!
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
01-16-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Arizona Primary, satire
The Nuclear Optionnew
Nuclear power is knocking on Idaho's door. Trouble is, the state doesn't really know what to do with it.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
01-16-2008 |
Politics
Tags: nuclear
