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Time To Get Out of Iraqnew
It is a no-win situation, no matter how you look at it.
The Memphis Flyer |
Charley Reese |
11-16-2007 |
Commentary
An Ugly Veterans Daynew
While President Bush memorialized past and present troops last Monday, he threatened to veto a bill laden with millions of dollars for veterans job and rehabilitation programs.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
11-16-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: George W. Bush, Veterans Day
The Politics of Dancingnew
Musically speaking, few songs sound more like slippery politics than Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz," which John Edwards recently used in an ad targeting Hillary Clinton.
INDY Week |
Bob Geary |
11-16-2007 |
Commentary
Cruel and Usualnew
If it is wrong to waterboard, why is it right to dissect frogs?
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
11-15-2007 |
Commentary
Lou Dobbs in '08?new
Yes, he's a long shot, but no other independent "candidate" has the CNN host's potential, platform, or populist appeal.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
11-15-2007 |
Commentary
How Was Karen Hughes as America's Top Diplomat?new
Instead of signifying a commitment to public diplomacy, Hughes' appointment signified once again that loyalty trumps competence in the Bush administration.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
11-15-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Obama Drama '08new
The campaign's innovative social networking led to the creation of hundreds of local Obama groups -- but when the official campaign eventually tried to take over the show, some volunteers objected.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-15-2007 |
Politics
Rev. Pat Robertson Plays Politics With Giulianinew
Robertson's endorsement of Rudy Giuliani is but the latest mile marker on the Religious Right's highway to hell.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
11-14-2007 |
Commentary
Ron Paul's Apostlesnew
Armed with bumper stickers, DVDs, literature on civil liberties, a few Bush-bashing marketing tools, and copies of the United States Constitution, local supporters of the 2008 presidential hopeful aren't acting like their candidate is a long-shot to become the next leader of the free world. They actually think he can win.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
11-14-2007 |
Politics
Dems Hold a Campaign Q&A Minus the Candidatesnew
With Oregon's presidential primary not until May 20 -- long after the contest will probably be decided -- candidates aren't making Oregon a regular stop. So Democrats held a forum with local supporters standing in for the busy candidates.
Willamette Week |
Amanda Waldroupe |
11-14-2007 |
Politics
Democrats Retake Virginia's State Senatenew
Shift looks to have most meaning for 2011 redistricting.
C-Ville Weekly |
Alan Zimmerman |
11-14-2007 |
Politics
A Push for Obamanew
Illinoisans travel to Iowa for Barack.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
Once Again, Democrats Seem Intent on Blowing Itnew
Memo to my Democratic friends: There is no way you can lose next year's elections, unless you try awfully hard -- which you seem to be doing.
Isthmus |
Charles Sykes |
11-13-2007 |
Commentary
Wall Street Embraces Chris Dodd With Open Walletsnew
Chris Dodd and Hillary Clinton are the only two candidates from either party who've collected 65 percent of their fund-raising dollars from donations of $2,300 or more.
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
Canada Armsnew
Newly revealed information shatters the comforting myth of Canada as "the peaceable kingdom," showing instead that we are as complicit in organized repression and murder as any of our wealthy allies.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Bruce Wark |
11-12-2007 |
Commentary
