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Early Campaigning in Washington's 8th Congressional Districtnew

Darcy Burner wastes no time going back after Dave Reichert's seat -- will (donor) fatigue set in?
Seattle Weekly  |  Aimee Curl  |  05-01-2007  |  Politics

Can Any of Philly's Mayoral Contenders Curb the Crime Problem?new

At every opportunity the major mayoral candidates say they plan to do something about the violence -- meanwhile, the death toll mounts.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  G.W. Miller III  |  04-30-2007  |  Politics

Hurtgen Case Deserves Another Looknew

U.S. Attorney says ex-Tommy Thompson aide should be charged.
Shepherd Express  |  Staff  |  04-27-2007  |  Politics

Wisconsin Too Late to Decide in 2008?new

Presidential candidates not paying attention to this swing state.
Shepherd Express  |  Dennis A. Shook  |  04-27-2007  |  Politics

YouFool: Candidates Gone Wildnew

John McCain approves of sexy Nazi girls? John Edwards supports Satanists? Mitt Romney endorses casual sex? At least that's how it appears on YouTube.
Long Island Press  |  Robbie Woliver and Michael M. Martino Jr.  |  04-26-2007  |  Politics

Elizabeth Edwards Steals the Shownew

John is still right good -- but for now he's no match for Elizabeth, and he's smart enough not to try.
INDY Week  |  Bob Geary  |  04-26-2007  |  Politics

Congressman Pete Sessions: What, Me Worry?new

For Teflon Pete, a Dallas divorce case is a political problem.
The Texas Observer  |  Allen Pusey  |  04-24-2007  |  Politics

Ghostwriting Haunts Council Aidenew

A complaint has been filed with the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission after David Namura wrote an op-ed piece for Councilman David Della on city time and equipment.
Seattle Weekly  |  Aimee Curl  |  04-23-2007  |  Politics

Philadelphia Legal Easenew

Lawyers have long provided the grease to lubricate political campaigns.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  G.W. Miller III  |  04-23-2007  |  Politics

Meet Jerome Anderson, Montana's Most Infamous Corporate Lobbyistnew

For 60 years Anderson has worked the halls of the Capitol, peddling power and influencing some of the state's most important laws.
Missoula Independent  |  John S. Adams  |  04-19-2007  |  Politics

Somebody, Please Run for Mayor!new

Just six months before this November's mayoral election, Gavin Newsom is running virtually unopposed on a record as a near-absentee mayor who's governed via press release -- the time is right for Matt Gonzalez or Art Agnos to step into the race.
SF Weekly  |  Matt Smith  |  04-18-2007  |  Politics

Strange Bedfellowsnew

Rudy Giuliani is pro-choice, pro-gay rights and pro-gun control. So why are bedrock Louisiana conservatives like U.S. Sen. David Vitter and Congressman Charles Boustany endorsing him for president -- and will the state's GOP base stand for it?
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  04-17-2007  |  Politics

Politico-Turned-Newsman Leaves Wake of Controversynew

Brad Jones launched facethestate.com on March 26, and before the end of that week, his reporting had caused Mike Merrifield to step down as chair of the Colorado House of Representatives Education Committee.
Westword  |  Jared Jacang Maher  |  04-16-2007  |  Politics

Not All Candidate Websites Are Created Equalnew

Grading the web presence of Philly's mayoral candidates.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Daniel McQuade  |  04-16-2007  |  Politics

Can Anyone Compete With Bob Clement in TV Ad Wars?new

The former congressman's rivals in Nashville's mayoral campaign are quickly running out of time to raise enough money to wage an effective TV ad campaign.
Nashville Scene  |  Jeff Woods  |  04-13-2007  |  Politics

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