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The Biggest Shoot-Out in Dallas' Political Historynew
One of the more incredible aspects of the Trinity toll road debate has been its ability to stir the passions of people not ordinarily interested in civic issues.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
10-22-2007 |
Politics
CBS Catches Ohio Congresswoman Blowing $2 Millionnew
Stephanie Tubbs Jones secured a $2 million earmark so Sherwin-Williams could begin development of a bacteria-killing paint, despite no evidence that it's possible.
Cleveland Scene |
Staff |
10-19-2007 |
Politics
Who Will Be Michael Bloomberg's Veep?new
The name most often mentioned by insiders is Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Republican who has become one of the leading critics of the Iraq War and President George W. Bush's management of the military.
New York Press |
Edward-Isaac Dovere |
10-18-2007 |
Politics
If Michael Bloomberg Ran for Presidentnew
Don't buy the denials -- we deconstruct the mayor's secret plan to run for (and win) the presidency.
New York Press |
Edward-Isaac Dovere |
10-18-2007 |
Politics
SF Connect, the Unaccountable Branch of Governmentnew
Mayor Gavin Newsom uses a shadowy private organization to shield his administration's actions from public scrutiny.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
10-17-2007 |
Politics
Louisiana's GOP Puppet Mastersnew
Many of the new Republican lawmakers elected this year will be beholden to a deep-pocketed, win-at-any-cost group that has friends in high places and money to burn.
The Real Frances Semlernew
A few months ago, mostly just gardeners and Minutemen knew the woman who's been at the center of Kansas City's biggest political controversy.
Why Jim McDermott Thinks Global, Disdains Localnew
Seattle's nine-term representative in the House seems more like an appointed ambassador of leftist good will than the elected representative of a Pacific Northwest city.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
10-15-2007 |
Politics
The Hope of Obamanew
In Aiken, S.C., a youthful Senator Barack Obama sells a message of change and positions himself a leader for the future.
Metro Spirit |
Tom Grant |
10-15-2007 |
Politics
Eaves' Health-Care Plan Touches Nervenew
Mississippi gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves capitalized on the poor state of health care recently, submitting a plan, "Kid Care," which would provide health insurance for all Mississippi children under 18.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
10-12-2007 |
Politics
Invasion of the Ron Paul Headsnew
How will conservatives react to a seeming lunatic fringe that's calling for a "revolution?" Conventional logic says not very well -- but logic isn't really at play among Ron Paul supporters.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
10-11-2007 |
Politics
Take Your Nation and Shove Itnew
Secessionists from Vermont, Alaska and Dixie proclaim their desire to smash the "American Empire."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
10-11-2007 |
Politics
Idaho GOP Ready to Move On While Larry Craig Stays Putnew
Lt. Gov. Jim Risch was considered the leading candidate to fill the Senator's seat if he resigned -- and now he's officially running for Craig's seat in next year's election.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
10-11-2007 |
Politics
Two Faces of Premier Gordon Campbellnew
The British Columbian premier warmly greeted Al Gore and David Suzuki, but does that mean Gordon Campbell is really going green?
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
10-09-2007 |
Politics
Dems Say Sen. Lamar Alexander Can Be Beat in 2008 Racenew
And they think they've got just the man to do it in Mike McWherter, the 51-year-old son of former Tennessee Gov. Ned McWherter.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
10-09-2007 |
Politics
