AltWeeklies Wire
Race for the Curiousnew
By the time the primaries make their way to Texas March 4, the presidential -- ticket leaders will be all but decided (or will they?), but Texans still have the opportunity to weigh in on a number of important races.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
02-06-2008 |
Politics
Obama's Mamasnew
Why Connecticut women are forsaking Hillary for Barack.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla and Andy Bromage |
02-05-2008 |
Politics
Mitt's Pit Bullnew
Don't argue with Eric Fehrnstrom. Romney's press secretary bares his teeth so Mitt can keep smiling.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
02-05-2008 |
Politics
Labour Rulesnew
Halifax appears to be moving toward Vancouver-style party politics for municipal elections.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Tim Bousquet |
02-04-2008 |
Politics
Her Mother's Daughternew
Chelsea Clinton, 27-year-old daughter of would-be president Senator Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton, wowed even Obama campaign volunteers with her detailed understanding of the issues.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Martha Sadler |
02-04-2008 |
Politics
Inside Obama's California Campaignnew
On the crushing "Tsunami Tuesday" of February 5, when 22 states hold Democratic primaries or caucuses, the fate of California’s coveted 441 delegates will be decided, amounting to a quarter of all chosen that day across the country.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
02-01-2008 |
Politics
The Project White House Finale!new
Our Reality Journalism contest comes to a close with our endorsements in the Arizona presidential primary.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
02-01-2008 |
Politics
Whack a Pol!new
Feb. 5 will be New Mexico’s first opportunity to weigh in, as the state participates in the nation’s so-called Super Tuesday, in which more than 20 states will cast ballots in a variety of primary and caucus elections.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
01-31-2008 |
Politics
Just Another Face in the Crowdnew
The state's political parties moved this year's primary up to Feb. 5 to make Arkansas more relevant in the nominating process -- by the time Arkansas voted in 2004, John Kerry was the effective nominee -- but the change seems unlikely to give the state more electoral muscle or attention.
Arkansas Times |
John C. Williams |
01-31-2008 |
Politics
Obama Wins in South Carolinanew
With a more than two-to-one margin over Hillary Clinton, Obama Barack not only secured much-needed momentum, he likely upped the threat level for Clinton's camp as well as those anxious Republicans who have been salivating for a bout with "the bitch."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-30-2008 |
Politics
The New Order: Portlands Publicly Financed Electionsnew
The surge of publicly funded candidates raises two key questions before the financing program goes to a voter referendum in 2010: Can the city afford it? Is it too easy to get public financing?
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
01-30-2008 |
Politics
Mark Udall is a Marked Mannew
He spent two decades with Outward Bound after a "reckless" youth. How did the candidate for U.S. Senate wind up labeled too conservative?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael De Yoanna |
01-29-2008 |
Politics
Moneyopolynew
Who are the Orange County players who contributed to the 2008 presidential candidates?
A Gaggle of Republicans Vie to Reclaim Tom DeLay's Seatnew
During the 20 years DeLay held the seat, the 22nd Congressional District glimmered like a Republican Death Star, an impenetrable seat of power from which he unleashed his noxiously partisan agenda on Texas and the country. But since the former House majority leader imploded, the once impregnable GOP fortress has fallen into disrepair.
The Texas Observer |
Emily DePrang |
01-29-2008 |
Politics
Anarchists Stalk Democratic Conventionnew
On a walking tour of Denver, Unconventional Action makes plans for the Democratic National Convention.
