AltWeeklies Wire
Darrell Issa's Meddling Againnew
Given up for dead by many when its original backers withdrew support in September, the deep pockets of the Republican Congressman have helped revive the initiative that would change the way California's electoral votes are apportioned -- and some observers are wondering if Issa's ventured into illegal activity.
San Diego CityBeat |
Lucas O'Connor |
11-07-2007 |
Politics
John Dingell's Iraq Inkblotnew
It is odd that a seemingly straightforward piece of legislation could be a sort of political Rorschach test, with different people seeing in it very different things. But that's exactly the case with Dingell's timetable to get U.S. troops out of Iraq.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
Vote for Change in Baltimorenew
We're not trying to tell you what to do, just do something to move away from the Baltimore that voter apathy built.
Baltimore City Paper |
Erin Sullivan |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
A Spurned Presidential Candidate Hosts His Own Debatenew
I know, it sounds ridiculous and I was skeptical, too, but Mike Gravel's parallel debate turned out to be about as effective a debate experience I've seen.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jason Tomassini |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
Scenes from Everywhere but Inside the Dems' Prez Debatenew
The MSNBC folks touted last week's debate as the "Fight in Philly."
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Hickey and Tom Namako |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
Chris Dodd Gives Iowa a Trynew
The good news: Iowans like Sen. Chris Dodd. The bad news: probably not enough to vote for him.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
FBI Probes Charity Linked to Birmingham's Mayor-Electnew
The non-profit organization Computer Help for Kids resisted a 2002 city audit.
Birmingham Weekly |
Kyle Whitmire |
11-05-2007 |
Politics
Ron Paul, Rock Starnew
Paul is to the GOP what Howard Dean was to the Democrats back in 2003 -- only bigger, and so far minus the Iowa shriek.
Boulder Weekly |
Josie Dembiczak and Erica Grossman |
11-05-2007 |
Politics
Judges May Soon Be Taking Sides in Arkansasnew
The old system restricting the speech and actions of judges and judicial candidates is crashing, as federal and state courts are ruling that these restrictions on judicial speech violate the First Amendment. Newer, more free-wheeling rules should make for more interesting politics, but they may make for worse law.
Arkansas Times |
Doug Smith |
11-02-2007 |
Politics
Mr. Washington Comes to Mississippinew
Gov. Haley Barbour's take-no-prisoners political training doesn't allow for a whole lot of compromise -- it's Republican loyalty or the highway.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-01-2007 |
Politics
Duncan D. Hunter Takes Rummy's Moneynew
Marine Captain Duncan D. Hunter, who's running in next year's GOP primary to replace his father Duncan L. Hunter in Congress, has picked up some heavyweight financial support from none other than Donald Rumsfeld.
San Diego Reader |
Matt Potter |
11-01-2007 |
Politics
Silicon Valley's New Power Generationnew
Behind the fight over San Jose's Little Saigon is the story of the Vietnamese-American community's newfound influence in area politics.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Erin Sherbert |
11-01-2007 |
Politics
Apostles of Ron Paulnew
On the hometown turf of Clinton and Giuliani, we find a small but determined group who support the quixotic candidacy of the Congressman.
New York Press |
Edward-Isaac Dovere |
11-01-2007 |
Politics
An Early Look at Election 2008 in Texasnew
In less than a year, voters will be going to the polls to elect 150 state representatives, 32 Congressmen and women, a handful of state senators, a United States senator, and a smattering of judicial and administrative statewide offices in Texas -- here are some key races to keep your eye on.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
10-31-2007 |
Politics
Sean Penn Leads Matt Gonzalez Into the Wildnew
Rumor has it that Penn wants his pal Matt Gonzalez, the former San Francisco Supervisor and Green Party hunk, to take on Gavin Newsom. But Gonzalez is reluctant.
