AltWeeklies Wire
Progressive Bloggers Like Richardson for Obama's Veepnew
Bill Richardson has won the "Obama Veepstakes," a 31-round-elimination poll on DailyKos.com. But how does that translate to reality?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
04-17-2008 |
Politics
John McCain's Excellent Virginia Adventurenew
Some students weren't too pleased that attendance was compulsory for McCain's speech at his old stomping ground, Alexandria's Episcopal High School.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
04-16-2008 |
Politics
Too Many Secrets in Louisiananew
When it comes to hiding the public's business, no state can match Louisiana's executive branch, but that may change soon.
Philly's Muslims Are Warming to the Political Processnew
"When someone in the Muslim community tells you, 'We don't vote,' they're coming from an old way of thinking. That really was the case; for a while we stayed away from voting, and some members still feel that way." Saadiq Abdul Jabbar was alluding to the long history of separatism in the black Muslim world. "Things have changed a lot, though."
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jeff Deeney |
04-15-2008 |
Politics
Can Taxpayer-Funded Political Campaigns Even the Scale?new
As always, Seattle is looking to match the progressive ideals of Portland and its Voter Owned Elections system -- but the plan doesn't look as pretty up close.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
04-14-2008 |
Politics
Introducing the Presidential Passion Quiznew
Not only will the quiz tell you which Democrat you really support, but it will allow you to gauge the depth of that support ... so that you can start preparing for any crushing disappointments that lay in your future.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
04-14-2008 |
Politics
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
Oregon's Democratic Senate Candidates Go Head to Headnew
Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley and political activist Steve Novick are vying for the chance to take on incumbent Senator Gordon Smith -- a vulnerable Republican with a multi-million-dollar war chest.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
04-10-2008 |
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
The Mayor's Gambitnew
How A C Wharton played a major background role in a plan to enlarge Willie Herenton's power.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
04-04-2008 |
Politics
Wisconsin Dems Assess Hillary Clinton's Viabilitynew
Should she stay or should she go?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-04-2008 |
Politics
