AltWeeklies Wire
Joe Wilson, Enemy of the Statenew
The WMD whistle-blower talks about the search for answers in the leak of his wife's CIA identity and why his anger at the Bush administration hasn't mellowed.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
09-19-2007 |
Politics
Republicans Say DNC Will Be a Grand Ol' Partynew
Colorado Republican leader Dick Wadhams thinks the 2008 Democratic National Convention will help his party, too.
Nashville Mayoral Race 2007: Nice Guy Finishes Firstnew
Karl Dean beats Bob Clement in electoral showdown between old and new Nashville.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan and Jeff Woods |
09-17-2007 |
Politics
Gov. Haley Barbour's Shadow Moneynew
Some legislators claim the Mississippi governor is still voting like a lobbyist, behaving in a manner directly beneficial to the GOP lobbying firm he started in Washington, D.C., Barbour, Griffith, & Rogers.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Introducing the Masters of Bill Richardson's Domainsnew
Tennessee resident Clint Richardson has been fielding calls from Washington about his domain ClintonRichardson.com as web investors are beginning to take a Clinton-Richardson ticket seriously, and in a few months good he just might have a bidding war on his hands.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Iowa Democratic Primary Turning into a Four-Way Racenew
Bill Richardson has joined John Edwards, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama among the candidates hitting double-digits in the polls there, turning what's seen nationally as a three-way contest into an Iowa four-way.
Selective Recounts Saved State Leaders Don Perata & Fabian Nuneznew
East Bay lawyer Robin Johansen earns Perata and Nunez a chance to stay in power -- by the hair of their chinny-chin-chins.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
An Astroturf Initiative Sees the Light in Californianew
The "Presidential Elector's Initiative" is a little gift to the Republican Party from itself that was approved for circulation last week by the state attorney general -- if 434,000 people sign it within 144 days, the blatant power grab will be on the ballot.
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Chicken John Rinaldi Emerges as Force in Mayoral Racenew
His impressive fund raising thus far could transform the marginalized, improbable candidate into one of the leading challengers, despite his enigmatic persona, maddeningly elusive platform, and admission that he can't possibly win.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Is Senator Lindsey Graham Gay?new
At 52, the life-long bachelor has been fodder for such rumors for years, but in the wake of the Larry Craig scandal, the internet is abuzz over who's next, and they're dying to know what's going on in Graham's bedroom.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Hitting the Streets with Portland Backers of Ron Paulnew
The Texas congressman's political stance against most federal spending and overseas military engagements has won over enough disaffected Democrats, ex-Greens and loyal Republicans under one banner to meet weekly at three locations around the city.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Portland's Black Community Has Barack Obama's Backnew
Or do they?
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Will Mark Warner Run for Other Warner's Senate Seat?new
There is just one thing the former Virginia governor wants you to know: He may or may not run for the Senate (or a second term in Richmond).
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Baltimore Gets The Mayor's Race It Deservesnew
Incumbent Sheila Dixon has quietly coasted along on a sea of money, avoiding confrontations with her opponents, and ignoring questions about her past ethical lapses.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
09-11-2007 |
Politics
Your Tax Dollars at (Political) Warnew
Albuquerque is now one of few cities in the nation that pays candidates to run campaigns -- will it work?
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
09-11-2007 |
Politics
