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The New Frednew

Shirley Phelps-Roper is just like her notorious father -- except in one crucial way.
The Pitch  |  Justin Kendall  |  11-06-2006  |  Politics

The Wealth of Powernew

Here in Kentucky's 3rd District, we have a choice between two people whose politics are disparate but who share at least one thing in common: Anne Northup and John Yarmuth are among the richest one percent of Americans.
LEO Weekly  |  Stephen George  |  11-06-2006  |  Politics

Not So Swift, Boatersnew

With more Americans behind Rep. John Murtha these days, those old smear tactics may no longer work.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Cassidy Hartmann  |  11-06-2006  |  Politics

The Rehabilitation of Rich Staneknew

The MPD captain tries to outrun his most formidable opponent -- his own checkered history on race -- in a bid to be Hennepin County sheriff.
City Pages (Twin Cities)  |  G.R. Anderson Jr.  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Budget Rock the Non-Votenew

Wash down election-day ipecac with some beer-drenched garage rock.
East Bay Express  |  David Downs  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Jerry McWho?new

Jerry McGuy who might just defeat GOP Congressman Dick Pombo, that's who.
East Bay Express  |  Will Harper  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Old Businessnew

Martin O'Malley's failed promise as Baltimore mayor will stay with him, no matter who wins the governor's race.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Van Smith  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Up Against the Governatornew

Phil Angelides discusses what Californians want and why Schwarzenegger can't be trusted.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Dean Kuipers  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Out of the Red, Into the Bluenew

On the far right in 2005, back to the center in 2006 -- where will Schwarzenegger go next?
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Perry Crowe  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Scandal Over Substancenew

The 2006 elections aren't the dirtiest in history, but the dirt has easily covered up the real issues.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Andrew Gumbel  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Let's Make a Deal?new

Republican powerbroker Stu Levine's relatively light sentence could be a sign of trouble ahead for Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Illinois Times  |  Rich Miller  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

Ming the Incompetentnew

The 2006 elections are all about the failed imperial ambitions of George W. Bush.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Mick Farren  |  11-03-2006  |  Politics

A Hevesi Heresynew

Dare to doubt the governor's wisdom.
The Village Voice  |  Tom Robbins and Wayne Barrett  |  11-02-2006  |  Politics

Lamont's Lamentnew

Ned has the all makings of a winner -- so why's he trailing Joe?
Fairfield County Weekly  |  Casey Miner  |  11-02-2006  |  Politics

Center Stagenew

Everybody's watching the Ford-Corker race -- could it change the national balance of power?
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  11-02-2006  |  Politics

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