AltWeeklies Wire
The White House Candidates in Your Neighborhoodnew
In Washington state, it's not just about the Clintons and Obamas of this campaign.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Know Your 2008 Presidential Candidatesnew
A policy cheat-sheet on the Democrats and Republicans running for president.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Adrian Castaneda |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Hillary Clinton's Money Man in Floridanew
Chris Korge has raised millions for the Clintons. His past raises questions.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Why I'm Not Voting This Weeknew
It's not apathy. By virtue of job description and personal predilections, I follow politics more closely than most. Having learned my lesson eight years ago, I never miss a vote. But this election is different. Nothing will change. There is no point.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Mell Family Politicsnew
Richard Mell strikes a deal to push his daughter Deborah into the Illinois statehouse -- and independent-leaning Iris Martinez out.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Candidate Thompson: Over and Outnew
The Fred Thompson show comes to the end of its run as South Carolina's Republicans vote.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
01-25-2008 |
Politics
Dispatch from Nevada: Why Caucuses Sucknew
Beyond 2008, the Democratic Party needs to scrap the caucus system, with all its obvious potential for abuse, and return to a secret ballot primary that prevents the kind of bullying and pressure tactics that we just witnessed here in Nevada.
Las Vegas Weekly |
K.W. Jeter |
01-25-2008 |
Politics
Electoral Dropoutsnew
A reform movement seeking to elect presidents by popular vote is gaining momentum.
Valley Advocate |
Martha Biondi |
01-25-2008 |
Politics
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Wing Nutnew
California's Duncan Hunter blames the media -- the right-wing media.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ron Garmon |
01-25-2008 |
Politics
Did Mike Huckabee Violate Arkansas Ethics Rules With Latest Filing?new
Speaking fees and a salary of $40,000 from a communications business he created to manage his book sales were not disclosed on former Gov. Mike Huckabee's statement of financial interest filed February 2007 with the Secretary of State.
Arkansas Times |
Leslie Newell Peacock |
01-24-2008 |
Politics
Will Election Software be Reliable This Year?new
There's no doubt presidential election season is in full swing: Candidates are plowing through the primaries, supporters are forking over cash and voters are eager to cast their ballots. Most importantly: Election problems are a thing of the past. Or maybe not.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
01-24-2008 |
Politics
Who Will Get Louisiana's GOP Delegates?new
Most folks are more concerned about Louisiana's presidential primary on Feb. 9 than the delegate selection process, but that's a fool's choice. The party's nominee could be decided before Louisiana's primary.
Judges to Say if North Carolina Primary Can Go On As Schedulednew
A lawsuit filed by former State Board of Elections chairman Bob Hunter, former state Rep. Frank Mitchell and former state Sen. Robert Rucho seeks to delay the primary so that the courts or the legislature can redraw North Carolina's legislative district boundaries.
Barack & Barakanew
In a Harlem Church, locals debate the Obama message with famed poet Amiri Baraka.
New York Press |
Nicholas Powers |
01-24-2008 |
Politics
Robo Callnew
Project White House candidates talk robots! Plus: Your chance to vote for the Tucson Weekly Readers' Endorsement!
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
01-23-2008 |
Politics
