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Jimmy Carter, Rebel Preznew
Meeting the former president is like watching Che walk off a T-shirt.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
09-21-2007 |
Politics
John Edwards Balancing Left and Centernew
When Elizabeth Edwards chastised MoveOn.org for its full-page "General Betray Us" ad in The New York Times, was it an attempt to appeal to the political center or just good Southern manners?
Dems Line Up for Illinois Primary Racesnew
Several African-American state House members are starting to worry about potential primary opponents backed by Senate President Emil Jones and Gov. Rod Blagojevich, but it's unclear right now how many will get opponents and how involved the two leaders will be.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
09-20-2007 |
Politics
Joe Wilson, Enemy of the Statenew
The WMD whistle-blower talks about the search for answers in the leak of his wife's CIA identity and why his anger at the Bush administration hasn't mellowed.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
09-19-2007 |
Politics
Candidates Face Limits on How Much Help They Can Seeknew
Under the new public financing law in Albuquerque, candidates are only allowed to use a limited amount of in-kind donations.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
09-19-2007 |
Politics
What Happened to Mitch Rasansky?new
The Dallas City Councilman used to be Mr. Fiscal Conservative; now he's Mr. Whoopee!
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
09-18-2007 |
Politics
Republicans Say DNC Will Be a Grand Ol' Partynew
Colorado Republican leader Dick Wadhams thinks the 2008 Democratic National Convention will help his party, too.
Nashville Mayoral Race 2007: Nice Guy Finishes Firstnew
Karl Dean beats Bob Clement in electoral showdown between old and new Nashville.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan and Jeff Woods |
09-17-2007 |
Politics
Gov. Haley Barbour's Shadow Moneynew
Some legislators claim the Mississippi governor is still voting like a lobbyist, behaving in a manner directly beneficial to the GOP lobbying firm he started in Washington, D.C., Barbour, Griffith, & Rogers.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Introducing the Masters of Bill Richardson's Domainsnew
Tennessee resident Clint Richardson has been fielding calls from Washington about his domain ClintonRichardson.com as web investors are beginning to take a Clinton-Richardson ticket seriously, and in a few months good he just might have a bidding war on his hands.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Iowa Democratic Primary Turning into a Four-Way Racenew
Bill Richardson has joined John Edwards, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama among the candidates hitting double-digits in the polls there, turning what's seen nationally as a three-way contest into an Iowa four-way.
The Quiet Hand of Gary Gillmornew
The ex-mayor and his family play power politics with big bucks in Santa Clara and Gilroy.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Vrinda Normand |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Selective Recounts Saved State Leaders Don Perata & Fabian Nuneznew
East Bay lawyer Robin Johansen earns Perata and Nunez a chance to stay in power -- by the hair of their chinny-chin-chins.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
An Astroturf Initiative Sees the Light in Californianew
The "Presidential Elector's Initiative" is a little gift to the Republican Party from itself that was approved for circulation last week by the state attorney general -- if 434,000 people sign it within 144 days, the blatant power grab will be on the ballot.
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Chicken John Rinaldi Emerges as Force in Mayoral Racenew
His impressive fund raising thus far could transform the marginalized, improbable candidate into one of the leading challengers, despite his enigmatic persona, maddeningly elusive platform, and admission that he can't possibly win.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
