AltWeeklies Wire
People Power in Denvernew
Chris Nevitt, both pro-union and an economist, represents some of the poorest and wealthiest areas of the city in his council district. Can he bring everyone together?
Why Is Peter Steinbrueck Obsessing Over Downtown Preservation?new
Does the Seattle city councilman think it'll lead to a higher office?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
08-20-2007 |
Politics
Daniel Biss is Banking on the Netrootsnew
Online fund-raising has proved startlingly successful for the independent-minded Democrat who hopes to be an Illinois state representative.
Chicago Reader |
Harold Henderson |
08-20-2007 |
Politics
'40 Days and 40 Nights'new
In Nashville's mayoral race, Bob Clement compares himself to Jesus while Karl Dean plays rope-a-dope.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan and Jeff Woods |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
GOP Straw Mennew
Republican presidential candidates pander to baseless base in Iowa.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
Pundits React to Bill Richardson's Gay Gaffenew
The LGBT-related slip-ups continue, distracting voters from his stance on actual LGBT issues.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
Ron Shepston, the Bloggers' Candidatenew
The Democrat emerges from the blogosphere to conquer Orange County in '08.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Natalie Edwards |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
This Season's Debates Are Crushing Candidatesnew
The constant debates are slowly destroying the candidacies of John Edwards and Barack Obama -- much to the delight of Hillary Clinton supporters.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
Wyden Takes Heat at Town Hall on Iraqnew
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) defended Congress' handling of the war since the Dems took over in January.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
08-16-2007 |
Politics
Putting the 'OR' in 'Pork'new
Sniffing out which Oregon lawmakers bring home the most bacon.
Willamette Week |
Ian Demsky |
08-16-2007 |
Politics
Report from YearlyKosnew
It was another conference, another show for your weathered, state-hopping, joke-telling, peak-oiling sometimes-bouncer -- this time, I was in Chicago with comedians from Laughing Liberally to liven up the gathering of liberal bloggers and activists.
Dig Boston |
Baratunde Thurston |
08-15-2007 |
Politics
Texas Dems Sweep YearlyKosnew
At this year's convention, Texas politics was the epicenter of the national discussion, with two Texas candidates at the forefront: Democrat Dan Grant and Lt. Col Rick Noriega.
San Antonio Current |
Matt Glazer |
08-15-2007 |
Politics
Go Al! Grrrr!new
Neighbors of aspiring senator Al Franken say his workout routine is not ready for primetime.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Ben Westhoff |
08-15-2007 |
Politics
Target Lockednew
A wide array of issues could arise in the agriculture commissioner's race, but the contest will be a referendum on Bob Odom's competence and trustworthiness.
Mayor Ron Dellums' Scarlet Letternew
Oakland's mayor won't disavow support for the criminal organization behind the murder of an Oakland Post editor.
East Bay Express |
Michael Mechanic |
08-15-2007 |
Politics
