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California's Election Redirectionnew
Monterey County switches to paper ballots.
Monterey County Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Tags: voting machines, hava
Conny McCormack's Final Ballotnew
L.A.'s elections chief is gone, but it's no loss for fans of democracy.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Read Their Lipsnew
Council members wince as Clement (and Dean) draw a line on taxes in Nashville's mayoral race.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Gloves Come Off in Oregon Senate Racenew
Democratic candidates Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick go toe-to-toe in the effort to replace Republican Gordon Smith.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
Inside the Growing Movement to Oust Mitch McConnellnew
The Iraq Summer coalition's growing strength has led to some deep, ugly chatter in political circles about the future of Senator McConnell and the Republican Party, both in Kentucky and nationwide.
LEO Weekly |
Stephen George |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
A Crusader in Blue Jeans, Y'allnew
Country music star Sammy Kershaw wants to convert his celebrity status into political cred to become Louisiana's next lieutenant governor.
Bobby Jindal's Geek Appealnew
The congressman drives a Taurus and listens to the Beatles, but his internet-driven campaign for governor of Louisiana has kept him in the lead and made him an icon among Gen-exers.
Bring On the Next Senatornew
Sen. Larry Craig's sudden ouster opens the door for replacement.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Breaker, Breaker For Fred Thompsonnew
If you enjoy Fred Thompson's brand of conservatism and drive a big rig, have I found a group for you: Truckers With Fred, which officially launched today.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Democratic Presidential Candidates Make Religious Pushnew
Dems take advantage of voters' lapse in faith in the GOP.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Bringing Environmental Justice Issues to San Fran's Mayoral Racenew
Candidate Ahimsa Porter Sumchai is setting her sights on bringing about change by debating issues that otherwise aren't being voiced on behalf of folks whose needs and concerns are being neglected.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Senator Norm Coleman's Warnew
As a young radical, Coleman protested the Vietnam War -- now his support for the Iraq quagmire may swallow his political career.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Baltimore Campaign Beat: Pounding the Pavementnew
Candidates for 13th District battle for visibility with voters.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
Why Does Michigan Want to Move its Primary Up So Early?new
As of last weekend, state Democrats and Republicans were close to a deal to hold a joint presidential primary Jan. 15 -- that would be before New Hampshire, at least as things now stand, and the day after Iowa's caucuses.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
Chicago's Storm to Comenew
As residents face tax hikes that will force people from their homes, Mayor Richard Daley deflects blame onto state leaders.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
