AltWeeklies Wire
Election '08: Word Playnew
If Obama borrows a few good lines from his friend, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, it may become fodder for the increasingly desperate Clinton campaign, but it doesn't explain the doubling of Democratic voter turnout or his 10 straight victories.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
02-22-2008 |
Commentary
Questioning the Masquerade of Barack Obamanew
Like all successful products, he has a "pitch" related directly to his biographical novelty.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
David Ehrenstein |
02-22-2008 |
Commentary
From the Archives: John McCain, Pampered Politiciannew
May 15, 1997: The Arizona Senator is ready for a presidential run -- if the national press corps has anything to say about it.
Phoenix New Times |
Amy Silverman |
02-22-2008 |
Politics
It's Only February!new
Are you prepared for nine more months of incessant political babbling?
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
Is a Democratic Civil War in the Works?new
If Clinton can pull off a couple more victories, the democratic party is headed for a disastrous, fight-worn finish.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
American Politics is Still a Man's Worldnew
Barack Obama's inroads among white voters are explained, in part, by a gender divide.
Arkansas Times |
Max Brantley |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
The Baracklashnew
The intelligentsia starts to notice that Obama isn't everything they'd hoped for.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
Edwards Donors Fill Obama's Coffersnew
John Edwards' biggest contributors in North Carolina have transferred support to Barack Obama, including Edwards' former environmental adviser and his former law partner.
Hillary: Up Close and Impersonal?new
Whatever a flagging campaign looks like, it surely bears no resemblance to the wave of adulation Hillary Clinton stirred in San Antonio last week.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
02-20-2008 |
Politics
Oregon's Closed Primary Faces Third Attempt at Changenew
Phil Keisling is back with a signature-gathering effort to put an initiative on the November 2008 ballot that would open Oregon's "closed primaries" by letting independent voters into the process.
Willamette Week |
Dave Mazza |
02-20-2008 |
Politics
What Obama's Virginia Victory Says About Usnew
Behind Barack Obama's decisive victory in Virginia's primary lay the presence of the late Irene Morgan, who battled bus segregation in Virginia, but never became as famous as Rosa Parks.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
02-20-2008 |
Commentary
Kathleen Willey's Crusadenew
It's been 15 years since she says Bill Clinton sexually assaulted her in the Oval Office. Now she's back with a book, a media tour and a warning about the woman who wants to be president.
Style Weekly |
Jason Roop |
02-20-2008 |
Politics
John McCain: The GOP's New Dreamboatnew
But do they really know what they're getting into?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Cara DeGetter |
02-19-2008 |
Commentary
The Lost Cause of the John Edwards Campaignnew
His campaign manager, David Bonior, talks about what went wrong, and what's ahead.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
02-19-2008 |
Politics
Your Caucus Pick Did Matter ... Right?new
Colorado's most populous county was a bipartisan epicenter for unreported precincts.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
02-19-2008 |
Politics
