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What Would a McCain Win Mean for Texas Republicans?new

Probably the longest-lasting impact of the 2008 primaries on the Texas Republican Party will be that our party will become even more conservative, if that's possible.
The Texas Observer  |  Royal Masset  |  02-26-2008  |  Commentary

Standing for Changenew

I don't want to keep playing on the same electoral map where Democrats write off states like Texas, and presidential candidates compete here in the primaries but are nowhere to be found in November.
The Texas Observer  |  Barack Obama  |  02-26-2008  |  Commentary

What Texas Means to Menew

My first job in politics was in Texas, and it remains one of the best I've ever had.
The Texas Observer  |  Hillary Clinton  |  02-26-2008  |  Commentary

Pensions in the Pennew

New Haven is dragging its feet when it comes to revoking pensions for city employees convicted of felonies.
New Haven Advocate  |  Betsy Yagla  |  02-26-2008  |  Politics

Election '08: Why (and How) Texas Will Matter in Marchnew

The Obama and Clinton campaigns, volunteers, and voters are dusting off the rulebooks and learning, or relearning, the peculiar ins and outs of how Texas selects Democratic presidential candidates.
The Texas Observer  |  Forrest Wilder and Dave Mann  |  02-26-2008  |  Politics

McCain Seals the Dealnew

Kudos to Sen. John Sydney McCain III for winning the Wisconsin primary and wrapping up the nomination of the RINO (Republican in Name Only) Party!
Isthmus  |  Rick Berg  |  02-26-2008  |  Commentary

Will Texas Latinos Stand Up and Be Counted?new

Both the Clinton and Obama campaigns are convinced that the Latino vote will be the key to Texas.
The Texas Observer  |  Dave Mann  |  02-26-2008  |  Politics

The Real GOPnew

Michigan Republicans: Bust unions, outlaw abortion.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  02-26-2008  |  Commentary

Clinton vs. Obama: It's the Wrong Questionnew

Why are we being asked by our suddenly open-minded media to choose between our inner racism and our inner sexism?
LEO Weekly  |  Lucinda Marshall  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

Why is Hillary Neglecting Delegate-Rich Dallas County?new

While Obama has events going on throughout the city, Clinton is nowhere to be found.
Dallas Observer  |  Mark Donald  |  02-25-2008  |  Politics

Delegating Responsibilitynew

Just how super are the "superdelegates"? Superdelegate and Western Pennsylvania congressman Mike Doyle argues that they're not that super or duper.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  John McIntire  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

Inside Philly's Next City Hallnew

We rundown of Michael Nutter's new appointees and their priorities for the city this year.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Staff  |  02-25-2008  |  Politics

So Sayeth Santayananew

The presidential race this year looks a lot like the one in 1960. And 1968. And 1976. And 1980. And 1828.
Chicago Reader  |  Michael Miner  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

Hillary Clinton's Can't-Do Campaignnew

Fear factor fails to sway Obama believers.
L.A. Weekly  |  Marc Cooper  |  02-25-2008  |  Commentary

A Really Bad Billnew

State lawmakers try to victimize kids to feed their homophobia.
Nashville Scene  |  Liz Garrigan  |  02-22-2008  |  Commentary

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