AltWeeklies Wire
Poll-ing Ahead in Coloradonew
Looking good at the moment: John Hickenlooper, medical marijuana and a new form of government.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
10-25-2010 |
Elections
The Force Is Still With Himnew
Former President Clinton flies into Colorado and fires up the state's Democratic base.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
10-22-2010 |
Elections
Fighting Dirtynew
Political ads get ugly as 527s battle over the seat of state Sen. John Morse.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
10-22-2010 |
Elections
Tea Party Crashersnew
Will the upstart movement spoil the hopes of Democrats in Colorado?
Boulder Weekly |
Jefferson Dodge |
10-21-2010 |
Elections
Sheheen Focuses On Jobs in S.C. Gubernatorial Runnew
It's not surprising that jobs have been center stage in this election season; the recession has left some South Carolinians without work and placed others in a paycheck-to-paycheck scenario that's one injury or accident away from catastrophe.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-20-2010 |
Elections
The Gloves Are Off in San Leandro Electionsnew
Municipal finances dominate the city's mayor and council races.
East Bay Express |
Steven Tavares |
10-20-2010 |
Elections
The Case Against Nikki Haleynew
The Republicans may not like it. The Democrats may not like it. But the 2010 gubernatorial race comes down to one thing and one thing only: Did Nikki Haley have an affair with Will Folks? It's an issue the Haley camp has addressed poorly.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-20-2010 |
Elections
Tags: nikki haley, Elections
Haley, Sheheen Asked About Gay Bullyingnew
At tonight's debate in Spartanburg, a gay online viewer asked a question about protecting gay students from bullying and promoting acceptance of gay rights.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-19-2010 |
LGBT
Michele Bachmann Was For The Stimulus While She Was Against Itnew
Remember the Fox News gabfests, the D.C. rallies and the campaign ads where Michele Bachmann brags about voting against President Barack Obama's stimulus bill? Turns out she had her hand out at the same time. Saddling our kids with the federal debt is OK when she does it.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Hart Van Denburg |
10-18-2010 |
Politics
Clyburn Hitting The Airwaves This Weeknew
After years of relatively quiet campaigning, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn is going on TV and radio this week. Clyburn says he isn't getting on the airwaves over concern for his re-election.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-18-2010 |
Politics
It Ain’t Easy Being Green. Or Libertarian, or Independent.new
Greens axed from the ballot in New Mexico.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
10-15-2010 |
Politics
Pot Taxes and Farm Permits Seek Voter Approvalnew
Berkeley and Oakland would expand their taxation, while Richmond and Albany consider getting into the game.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-13-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Elections
How to Save American Capitalism, in 808 Words
What I would do to save Obama, the Democrats, and the capitalist system.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
10-12-2010 |
Commentary
Sen. DeMint Making Money On His Opposition to Federal Grantnew
Sen. Jim DeMint is turning his principled stand against federal aid for Charleston into a call for more campaign cash.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-05-2010 |
Policy Issues
DeMint Scared of Gays and Functioning, Unwed Vaginasnew
Six years ago, Jim DeMint was stumbling over a non-apology for offensive remarks he made on the campaign trail for U.S. Senate. With a lack of opposition this year, he's right at home being a homophobe and sexist on the stump.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-04-2010 |
LGBT
