AltWeeklies Wire
The Scene at Obama's Philly Kick-Off Keggernew
What this evening is about, clearly, is creating a sense of momentum. The staff's official uniform is a red T-shirt, made to look like a retro Phillies jersey, with "Obama" printed where the team name should go.
Philadelphia City Paper |
E. James Beale |
03-11-2008 |
Commentary
Air Force Professor Eyes Run for U.S. House Seatnew
Hal Bidlack plans to formally announce his candidacy as a Democrat for the congressional seat now held by Republican Rep. Doug Lamborn on April 2.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
03-11-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: Courting the Imbecile Votenew
This election's knucklehead-wooing season kicked off during a debate last May, and in recent weeks we've seen it ramp up.
LEO Weekly |
Jim Welp |
03-11-2008 |
Commentary
Legal Wrangling Over Voter Lists Continuesnew
In January, the Michigan ACLU filed a federal lawsuit claiming that it's illegal to let only Michigan's two major political parties have access to information about who voted in the presidential primary held in Michigan.
Metro Times |
Staff |
03-11-2008 |
Politics
Darth Nadernew
Let's make Ralph's latest run a new hope, not the return of the jaded.
New Haven Advocate |
Editorial |
03-11-2008 |
Commentary
Hillary Clinton Channels the GOP & Finally Winsnew
To heal her own malady of consistently losing to Barack Obama, Clinton decided to scrap any innovation and reach for Granny's old standby, fix-it-all remedy: When in doubt, just run like a Republican.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
03-11-2008 |
Commentary
Gus Puryear: The Elephant in the Roomnew

At only 39, the GOP golden boy is a Bush judicial appointee, but congressional Democrats are targeting his inexperience and deep Republican ties.
Nashville Scene |
Matt Pulle |
03-11-2008 |
Politics
Obama Can Bridge Gaps Between Blacks & Latinosnew
The media and opponents of Barack Obama have spun the notion that all Hispanics have a problem with blacks and especially Obama. This vacuous manner of thinking bears just the kind of ignorance and self styled bigotry that has held this country in its grip for hundreds of years.
Pasadena Weekly |
Ralph McKnight |
03-10-2008 |
Commentary
McCain Goes North On Usnew
Trying to sound presidential and court that elusive Canadian voter, the Republican candidate scolds Obama on NAFTA.
Artvoice |
Bruce Fisher |
03-07-2008 |
Commentary
3rd Degree: Samantha Powernew
The foreign policy expert and now-departed Obama aide on rethinking Iraq, suicide bombers, and Clinton vs. Obama.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Alfred Lee |
03-07-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: As the World Churnsnew
The contest among Clinton, Obama, McCain, and Huckabee is our primary TV soap.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
03-07-2008 |
Commentary
Dramatic Turnarounds & New Approaches in Tennessee's Political Universenew
Last Saturday's meeting of the state Republican executive committee in Nashville was notable both for one thing that happened and one thing that didn't happen.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
03-07-2008 |
Politics
Want Change?new
Don't count on the candidates -- take to the streets.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
03-07-2008 |
Commentary
Go Home Ralphnew
While John McCain clinched the Republican nomination this week, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will likely be battling for the Democratic mantle for another six weeks at least. The message is clear: voters are engaged. No others need apply.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
03-07-2008 |
Commentary
Between Barack and a Hard Placenew
So how is the tranquility coming in the Democratic Party? Oh, not so much.
Arkansas Times |
John Brummett |
03-06-2008 |
Commentary