AltWeeklies Wire
Conny McCormack's Final Ballotnew
L.A.'s elections chief is gone, but it's no loss for fans of democracy.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Gloves Come Off in Oregon Senate Racenew
Democratic candidates Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick go toe-to-toe in the effort to replace Republican Gordon Smith.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
Will the Larry Craig Scandal Bolster Anti-Gay Bias?new
The Senator's bathroom bust won't make social conservatives realize that gays are people, too; it'll just make them creeped out every time they walk by an airport men's room.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
Inside the Growing Movement to Oust Mitch McConnellnew
The Iraq Summer coalition's growing strength has led to some deep, ugly chatter in political circles about the future of Senator McConnell and the Republican Party, both in Kentucky and nationwide.
LEO Weekly |
Stephen George |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
Fred Thompson Finally Gets In The Deep Endnew
While covering Watergate, Hunter S. Thompson seemed oddly fascinated with the young lawyer from Tennessee -- and I think he would be surprised but not shocked to know that in September 2007, Fred Thompson would be announcing (finally) his campaign for Nixon's old job.
The Texas Observer |
Cody Garrett |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
Larry Craig's Front Mennew
If Democrats have known about the Senator's supposed homosexuality for decades, how is it possible that the highest Republicans couldn't have? And doesn't that make the "family values" slate nothing more than a scam to run until they get caught?
Boise Weekly |
Bill Cope |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
Bobby Jindal's Geek Appealnew
The congressman drives a Taurus and listens to the Beatles, but his internet-driven campaign for governor of Louisiana has kept him in the lead and made him an icon among Gen-exers.
Bring On the Next Senatornew
Sen. Larry Craig's sudden ouster opens the door for replacement.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Breaker, Breaker For Fred Thompsonnew
If you enjoy Fred Thompson's brand of conservatism and drive a big rig, have I found a group for you: Truckers With Fred, which officially launched today.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Democratic Presidential Candidates Make Religious Pushnew
Dems take advantage of voters' lapse in faith in the GOP.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Senator Norm Coleman's Warnew
As a young radical, Coleman protested the Vietnam War -- now his support for the Iraq quagmire may swallow his political career.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
The Wit and Wisdom of Senator John Cornynnew
From box turtles and gay marriage to question-free curiosity, Cornyn has uttered more quotable quips during his first term in the Senate than most politicians do in a lifetime -- here's a quick retrospective of some of his greatest hits.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
09-05-2007 |
Commentary
Senator John Warner Goes Out Swingingnew
We're sad to see him go -- love him or loathe him, it's undeniable that Warner embodies a type of thoughtful, pragmatic and dignified politician that is in precious short supply on Capitol Hill these days.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
09-05-2007 |
Commentary
Alberto Gonzales: Toady No Morenew
Gonzales took a nation that used to wave its banner as a beacon of freedom, truth, and democracy and in a short time made it stand for torture, extraordinary rendition, Abu Ghraib, indefinite detentions, and the gulag of "black" CIA sites.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
09-04-2007 |
Commentary
Why Does Michigan Want to Move its Primary Up So Early?new
As of last weekend, state Democrats and Republicans were close to a deal to hold a joint presidential primary Jan. 15 -- that would be before New Hampshire, at least as things now stand, and the day after Iowa's caucuses.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
