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Joe Wilson, Enemy of the Statenew

The WMD whistle-blower talks about the search for answers in the leak of his wife's CIA identity and why his anger at the Bush administration hasn't mellowed.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Karen Shugart  |  09-19-2007  |  Politics

The Pathetic Democratsnew

Democrats delivered much clearer statements on Iraq before they reaped the results of last November's election -- now that they run Congress, they can't put together two coherent sentences explaining their policy on the occupation of Iraq.
Weekly Alibi  |  Jim Scarantino  |  09-19-2007  |  Commentary

The Antiwar Movement's Dirty Secret

Supporting the troops -- U.S. troops -- requires the antiwar movement to abandon the Iraqi resistance.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  09-18-2007  |  Commentary

Hillary's My Galnew

This coming election isn't just about getting over the disappointment at our ravaged ideals, it's about putting an end to a huge deception that is sabotaging American democracy. Hillary Rodham Clinton knows this.
Gambit  |  Andrei Codrescu  |  09-18-2007  |  Commentary

What Can Oprah Do for Obama?new

A recent poll showed Winfrey to be the second most influential woman in the United States -- behind Sen. Clinton. And polls have consistently shown Clinton to have more support among African-Americans than Obama, not to mention being about 20 points ahead of him overall.
Metro Times  |  Larry Gabriel  |  09-18-2007  |  Commentary

Republicans Say DNC Will Be a Grand Ol' Partynew

Colorado Republican leader Dick Wadhams thinks the 2008 Democratic National Convention will help his party, too.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  09-18-2007  |  Politics

Nashville Mayoral Race 2007: Nice Guy Finishes Firstnew

Karl Dean beats Bob Clement in electoral showdown between old and new Nashville.
Nashville Scene  |  Liz Garrigan and Jeff Woods  |  09-17-2007  |  Politics

Petrae-ifiednew

Iraq report reveals a failed state.
L.A. Weekly  |  Marc Cooper  |  09-17-2007  |  Commentary

Queen Hillarynew

Americans love dynasties when Heather Locklear or Michael Jordan is involved -- but will they embrace the Clintons?
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  09-14-2007  |  Commentary

Gov. Haley Barbour's Shadow Moneynew

Some legislators claim the Mississippi governor is still voting like a lobbyist, behaving in a manner directly beneficial to the GOP lobbying firm he started in Washington, D.C., Barbour, Griffith, & Rogers.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  09-13-2007  |  Politics

Introducing the Masters of Bill Richardson's Domainsnew

Tennessee resident Clint Richardson has been fielding calls from Washington about his domain ClintonRichardson.com as web investors are beginning to take a Clinton-Richardson ticket seriously, and in a few months good he just might have a bidding war on his hands.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Dave Maass  |  09-13-2007  |  Politics

Raising Hillarynew

Hillary Clinton's "aura of inevitability" might hide her weaknesses -- at least until the Republicans get their hands on her.
Boston Phoenix  |  David S. Bernstein  |  09-13-2007  |  Commentary

Iowa Democratic Primary Turning into a Four-Way Racenew

Bill Richardson has joined John Edwards, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama among the candidates hitting double-digits in the polls there, turning what's seen nationally as a three-way contest into an Iowa four-way.
INDY Week  |  Bob Geary  |  09-13-2007  |  Politics

Selective Recounts Saved State Leaders Don Perata & Fabian Nuneznew

East Bay lawyer Robin Johansen earns Perata and Nunez a chance to stay in power -- by the hair of their chinny-chin-chins.
East Bay Express  |  Robert Gammon  |  09-13-2007  |  Politics

Democrats Lie to Prolong Iraq; Reporters Go Along

Congressional Democrats don't need a vetoproof majority to end the war in Iraq -- so why is the media perpetuating a lie?
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  09-12-2007  |  Commentary

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