AltWeeklies Wire
Rudy Guiliani is Hungry for Votesnew
On a recent trip to Philly, the GOP candidate stopped by Geno's Steaks and embraced Joey Vento, the biggest symbol of ignorance, intolerance and immigrant-bashing in the U.S. today. What does that say about his possible presidency?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Staff |
10-22-2007 |
Politics
The Politics of Voter IDnew
Republican secretary of state candidate Delbert Hosemann says he is pushing hard to make ID a voting requirement in Mississippi -- his Democratic opponent, Rob Smith of Brandon, is not so driven to tie voters to their driver's licenses.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
10-22-2007 |
Politics
The Biggest Shoot-Out in Dallas' Political Historynew
One of the more incredible aspects of the Trinity toll road debate has been its ability to stir the passions of people not ordinarily interested in civic issues.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
10-22-2007 |
Politics
Lamar Alexander, the Straight Shooternew
The senator maintains his differences with the president.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
10-22-2007 |
Politics
CBS Catches Ohio Congresswoman Blowing $2 Millionnew
Stephanie Tubbs Jones secured a $2 million earmark so Sherwin-Williams could begin development of a bacteria-killing paint, despite no evidence that it's possible.
Cleveland Scene |
Staff |
10-19-2007 |
Politics
Gov. Bredesen's Bunkernew
Neighbors of governor's mansion battling to stop first lady's underground project.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
10-19-2007 |
Politics
Election 2007: A Progressive Shift in Raleighnew
Raleigh voters tossed out a pair of incumbents in the Oct. 9 elections and pushed the city council's center of political gravity strongly to the progressive side on development issues.
How Michael Bloomberg Would Craft His Runnew
They may both be billionaires, and Bloomberg may seem poised to become the latest independent presidential candidate to self-finance, but Bloomberg is not by any means following the Ross Perot blueprint.
New York Press |
Edward-Isaac Dovere |
10-18-2007 |
Politics
Who Will Be Michael Bloomberg's Veep?new
The name most often mentioned by insiders is Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Republican who has become one of the leading critics of the Iraq War and President George W. Bush's management of the military.
New York Press |
Edward-Isaac Dovere |
10-18-2007 |
Politics
If Michael Bloomberg Ran for Presidentnew
Don't buy the denials -- we deconstruct the mayor's secret plan to run for (and win) the presidency.
New York Press |
Edward-Isaac Dovere |
10-18-2007 |
Politics
SF Connect, the Unaccountable Branch of Governmentnew
Mayor Gavin Newsom uses a shadowy private organization to shield his administration's actions from public scrutiny.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
10-17-2007 |
Politics
Is Oregon Congresswoman's Bill a 'Blank Check' for Bush Spies?new
U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley is in an odd spot for a Democrat -- sponsoring a wiretapping bill that civil libertarians warn is a ripe for abuse.
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
10-17-2007 |
Politics
Louisiana's GOP Puppet Mastersnew
Many of the new Republican lawmakers elected this year will be beholden to a deep-pocketed, win-at-any-cost group that has friends in high places and money to burn.
The Real Frances Semlernew
A few months ago, mostly just gardeners and Minutemen knew the woman who's been at the center of Kansas City's biggest political controversy.
Why Jim McDermott Thinks Global, Disdains Localnew
Seattle's nine-term representative in the House seems more like an appointed ambassador of leftist good will than the elected representative of a Pacific Northwest city.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
10-15-2007 |
Politics
