AltWeeklies Wire
The Concession Speech John McCain Didn't Givenew
"Yes, I spoke to Barack Hussein Grendel Pontius Pilate Obama on the telephone, and it was strange, for this phone was small and it had no visible wires or coils. And the buttons lit up. And I congratulated the senator for running a ... campaign. It's not easy to run a campaign, and he did, and I mean that."
Philadelphia City Paper |
John McCain |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
The Fishtown Effect: Can You Be Racist and Vote Obama?new
For all the polls and diner/bar interviews, relatively few whites have acknowledged race as a factor in their voting decision. Instead, those with concerns have cited Obama's "inexperience," saying that they don't "trust" him, or that they don't "know" him.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Isaiah Thompson |
10-29-2008 |
Politics
Impotent on the Issues, the GOP Turns to Scare Tactics. Be Afraid!new
As moderate Republicans flee the GOP Village of the Damned, they are leaving the zombies in ever-greater control of the party -- and freer than ever to practice their scariest bogeyman tactics.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
America's 25 Scariest Conservativesnew
The fire-breathing reactionaries already wield extraordinary influence on the right -- imagine what will happen once the relatively sane folks now running the White House and the Republican National Committee pack up and go home?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
Canvassing for Obama Was a Learning Experiencenew
Just when I think I know it all, I learn something new. As cruddy as politics can be, there is value in getting involved in the political process. Sometimes that means literally stepping outside of yourself and trying something new -- like canvassing a neighborhood, one step at a time.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Nsenga Burton |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
(I'm Glad) I Was Wrong About Obamanew
Sometimes it's hard to admit mistakes, but this time, I'm happy to say I was wrong back in January when I wrote that Barack Obama was not electable.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
San Francisco's Class of 2000new
Eight years after being swept into office, a once-disorganized band of neighborhood leftists tries to create a citywide political machine.
We Shall Overcome, but We Must Have Real Leadership to Do Sonew
The next four years will hold many opportunities for leadership, one of them being bridging the chasm between Real and Fake America. The choice couldn't be more obvious. To paraphrase the conservative writer Andrew Sullivan, Obama is the future and we must decide if the future will begin Nov. 5.
San Diego CityBeat |
Aaryn Belfer |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
John Dean on Civil Liberties, the GOP and the Imperial Presidencynew
These days, Dean seems too busy thinking about the present condition of the country to be dwelling on his principal role in the demise of the Nixon administration 34 years ago.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
10-29-2008 |
Politics
Obama Could Be a Great One-Term President
Barack Obama can continue the "permanent campaign" that has characterized the American presidency since 1976. Or he can govern like there's no tomorrow -- and make history.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
What We Must Do to Elect Obamanew
Four years ago, we were confident. No way would America, in its right mind, perpetuate the unfolding national nightmare. Sure, we weren't giddy about his opponent, but we had no doubt that George W. Bush would never serve a second term.
Chicago Newcity |
Staff |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Will Virginia Go for Obama?new
With even Larry Sabato calling the state for Obama, who has been stumping the heck out of Virginia's Southwest, Commonwealth McCainiacs are reduced to hoping for a full "Bradley Effect" on November 4.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: The Voter Fraud Fraudnew
Though ACORN has been legitimately criticized in the past for the way it collects new voter registrations, the idea that it has compromised this year's electoral process is, simply, false.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
Bob Barr Won't Win the White House, but He's Still Fighting to Be Heardnew
The former U.S. Congressman from Georgia has the misfortune of being the Libertarian Party's 2008 nominee for president in a year when third-party candidates have drawn scant attention.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Marty Levine |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
McCain Sinks Low in His Quest to Win at Any Costnew
John McCain learned something from his 2000 primary fight with George W. Bush. Unfortunately, the lesson he seems to have taken away from it was this: If you want to be president, you need to forget about integrity and sell your soul.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
10-28-2008 |
Commentary
