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Brawl in the Sprawl: The Political Future of Oakland County, Michigannew
How will residents of metro Detroit's richest county vote Nov. 4 -- for Illinois Democratic Sen. Barack Obama or Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain? Will the county hold to its Republican roots or continue recent Democratic trends in congressional and countywide elections?
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
Democratic Party Suit Aims to Balk Alleged GOP Vote Challenges in Michigannew
Michigan Republicans may be deriding as false a story claiming they planned to use lists of foreclosed homes to keep some from casting their votes on Election Day, but the Barack Obama presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee aren't taking any chances.
Metro Times |
Staff |
09-30-2008 |
Politics
Does the Michigan GOP Plan to Use Foreclosure Data as a Weapon?new
Allegations have surfaced that the head of the Macomb County Republican Party had disclosed plans to use lists of foreclosed homes as a way to keep some voters from casting ballots in the upcoming presidential election. But the Macomb GOP Chairman says his quotes were fabricated. What's really going on?
Metro Times |
Staff |
09-23-2008 |
Politics
As Obama Rises, Detroit Lacks a Leader Who Can Deliver Him Votesnew
For Obama to win Michigan he needs a huge turnout in Detroit to offset McCain's outstate support -- but at this point a divided Detroit does not bode well for Obama's chances.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
06-24-2008 |
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
