AltWeeklies Wire
How Far Philadelphia Has (and Hasn't) Come in Terms of Votingnew
Did Michael Nutter's election move Philly into a post-racial voting era? Or were voters still widely using race as a deciding factor in the polls? The frustrating answer: It was hard to tell.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-29-2008 |
Politics
911 Is Our Only Hope
George W. Bush confesses to ABC News that he knew about and authorized torture of detainees, many of whom died from abuse. Forget impeachment--D.C. police must arrest the torturer and murderer at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
04-28-2008 |
Commentary
Clinton and Obama Play a Dangerous Game with Gunsnew
They both have supported measures that make them radioactive with gun owners who vote the issue. But chances are it will be gun owners who decide the 2008 presidential election and possibly the Democratic nomination. So both candidates are trying to present themselves as friends of the firearm, with not-so-great results.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
04-28-2008 |
Commentary
Jason Bane Goes from the Blogosphere to Politicsnew
He helped start ColoradoPols.com, but now he's stepped away from the web and into public life as a candidate for Jefferson County commissioner.
No One's Lonelier than a Republican on Election Day in Phillynew
Mike Cibik, the city's Republican 5th Ward leader, doesn't have much to get excited about. The numbers here, and in his ward in particular, make it pretty much impossible for anyone besides a Democrat to get elected.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Alli Katz |
04-28-2008 |
Politics
Trolling Right-Wing Political Blogs Proves That November Can't Come Too Soonnew
Herewith, a rundown of 10 conservative web scribblers who, by virtue of their high readership or annoyance factor, are likely to invade your casual conversations until the gruesome finale of our Celebration of Democracy drives us all back to our blessed, customary ignorance.
Dallas Observer |
Roy Edroso |
04-28-2008 |
Politics
Rep. Peter Welch Cracks Down on War Contractor Fraudnew
Vermont's congressman exposed a legal loophole that makes it easier for some overseas private contractors to defraud the federal government.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
04-28-2008 |
Politics
Ralph Nader On the Decision to Run for President Againnew
"I was looking at my position papers from '04, and almost without exception everything is worse," says Nader, whose long career as a consumer rights advocate is now overshadowed by his runs for the presidency in 2000 and 2004.
Will a Lawyer's Own Words Derail His Judicial Candidacy?new
North Las Vegas Justice of the Peace candidate Jonathan MacArthur's stated interests on MySpace include "breaking my foot off in a prosecutor's ass, anything relating to the NFL, video games, sex and improving my ability to break my foot off in a prosecutor's ass."
Las Vegas Weekly |
Damon Hodge |
04-25-2008 |
Politics
Tags: MySpace, Jonathan MacArthur
After Pennsylvania: A Reality Checknew
Increasingly obsessed with political gamesmanship, the presidential candidates must come back to planet earth.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
04-25-2008 |
Commentary
Hillary Lost the Race Weeks Ago, but the Clintons Keep Haunting Obamanew
With a comfortable 10-point margin, Hillary Clinton handily won the Pennsylvania primary. Equally true, Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination more than two months ago on Super Tuesday.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
04-25-2008 |
Commentary
Think You Know John McCain?new
You might want to take a look at his eye-opening conservative record on reproductive issues.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-25-2008 |
Politics
If Obama and Clinton Can't Sort This Thing Out, There's Always Al Gorenew
If the Democrats want to have their best chance to win an election in November that six months ago it looked like they couldn't lose, they may have only one option at this point: they can turn to Al Gore.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
04-24-2008 |
Commentary
How Can John McCain Win?new
No candidate for president from either party since Herbert Hoover in 1932 has faced a bleaker situation than McCain, so why is he considered an even bet to win?
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
04-24-2008 |
Commentary
Glorious Johnson Defies Expectations, Her Party and the Odds Against Her
As a Black Repulican, the Jacksonville City Councilmember has always been regarded as something of an oddity. Now she's mulling a run for the city's top job: Mayor.
Folio Weekly |
Gwynnedd Stuart |
04-24-2008 |
Politics
