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Life After Pete Domenicinew

The senator's October retirement announcement triggered a political tsunami.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  David Alire Garcia  |  12-20-2007  |  Politics

Was It All a Dream?new

Mitt Romney claims he saw his father march with Martin Luther King. But according to the records, it never happened.
Boston Phoenix  |  David S. Bernstein  |  12-19-2007  |  Politics

Border Politicsnew

Members of Louisiana's congressional delegation are hitching their wagons to anti-immigration bills, many with an eye toward business and industry. The drivers, however, are probably more political than anything else.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  12-19-2007  |  Politics

John Russo, the Spinmeister of the Yearnew

The Oakland City Attorney declared victory in the Oak-to-Ninth legal battle -- then asked for a new trial.
East Bay Express  |  Robert Gammon  |  12-19-2007  |  Politics

Oregon Lawmakers' Misguided Effort on Ethicsnew

Still no limits on campaign donations, and pols can spend that cash on personal items. So why are we celebrating the new ethics law?
Willamette Week  |  Nigel Jaquiss  |  12-19-2007  |  Politics

MoveOn Moves Susan Davisnew

Congresswoman agrees to cosponsor Iran resolution.
San Diego CityBeat  |  David Rolland  |  12-19-2007  |  Politics

Once Again, Sex Issues Up for Debate in Virginianew

Losses by moderate Republicans signal a stricter GOP party line.
C-Ville Weekly  |  David Moltz  |  12-19-2007  |  Politics

Asian Influencenew

A growing minority tries to define its politics.
Metro Times  |  Staff  |  12-18-2007  |  Politics

Dallas' Political Designing Womannew

When Dallas' political elite need a win, Carol Reed cheers them on and calls the plays.
Dallas Observer  |  Matt Pulle  |  12-17-2007  |  Politics

Rick Noriega Stands Up to Bush, Cornyn, and the Iraq Warnew

Though Noriega addresses many issues, the heart of his campaign is the mess that George W. Bush, neocon ideologues, and apologists like his opponent John Cornyn have made of the war in Iraq.
The Texas Observer  |  Jan Reid  |  12-17-2007  |  Politics

What's the Matter with Fred Thompson?new

How media image-makers are killing Thompson's presidential bid -- with a little help from the candidate himself.
Nashville Scene  |  Jeff Woods  |  12-14-2007  |  Politics

Deconstructing Antonio Villaraigosanew

L.A.'s mayor sets out on a new course, with 18 months to prove himself.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Alan Mittelstaedt  |  12-14-2007  |  Politics

Arkansas Republicans Plan Campaign Against Huckabeenew

In 1992, when Bill Clinton faced a tough primary challenge in New Hampshire, a group of Arkansans known as the Arkansas Travelers went up North to support their former governor. Now, as Mike Huckabee prepares for the Iowa caucuses a new Arkansas contingent is planning a different kind of campaign trip.
Arkansas Times  |  John Williams  |  12-14-2007  |  Politics

Cindy Sheehan Likes Richardson on Iraqnew

In a field of Democratic presidential contenders putting forth vague timelines for troop withdrawal from Iraq, Bill Richardson's plan sticks out for Cindy Sheehan.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Dave Maass  |  12-13-2007  |  Politics

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