AltWeeklies Wire
If Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Cared About Detroit, He'd Resignnew
Any sane person would conclude that, for the sake of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick needs to resign or be removed. Right now.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
02-12-2008 |
Commentary
Has Sen. John McCain Become a Schmuck?new
I hope we get some straight talk on McCain's "other wars," because if he wins in November, it's just that much more blood on our hands.
New Haven Advocate |
Nick Keppler |
02-12-2008 |
Politics
Why Do We Still Have Caucuses?new
Regular voters still don't know how they work.
Seattle Weekly |
Mike Seely |
02-12-2008 |
Politics
Tags: 2008 presidential election, caucus
Maryland's Primary: The Late Bloomernew
Don't look now, but the Maryland presidential primary might actually make a difference in 2008.
Baltimore City Paper |
Tom Chalkley |
02-12-2008 |
Politics
At Last, a President Who Doesn't Resemble My Unclenew
It looks like we're finally going to elect a president who doesn't reflect my privileged status, and I am psyched!
LEO Weekly |
Jim Welp |
02-11-2008 |
Commentary
Troubled Dallas Legislator Draws No Oppositionnew
Despite a multicount indictment hanging over her, no Democratic primary opponent stepped forward by the January deadline to vie for Texas State Rep. Terri Hodge's seat, and she faces no Republican opposition in the general election. Why?
The Texas Observer |
Jason B. Johnson |
02-11-2008 |
Politics
Why Do I Love Obama?new
Ideologically, Hillary and Obama aren't much different. Ultimately, this race comes down to credibility, and I have my own complex reasonings for wanting Obama to be our next president.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
02-11-2008 |
Commentary
Could Democratic Insiders Tip the Nomination Process?new
Superdelegate system dilutes popular vote.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
02-08-2008 |
Commentary
Choosing Sidesnew
On the eve of Super Tuesday, local political figures had some difficult decisions to make.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
02-08-2008 |
Commentary
Am I Black Enough For You?new
This race is about more than skin color.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Nsenga Burton |
02-08-2008 |
Commentary
A Thug and a Rorschach Testnew
Giuliani's gone, Edwards' continuing influence.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
02-08-2008 |
Commentary
Barack Steadynew
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty lends quiet support to Obama.
Washington City Paper |
Mike DeBonis |
02-08-2008 |
Politics
The Clintons Widen Racial Dividenew
A few weeks ago, Clinton rather clumsily countered that it took President Lyndon Johnson to realize King's "Dream," and the racial undertones of her comments pissed off a lot of folks.
INDY Week |
Derek Jennings |
02-07-2008 |
Commentary
Why John Edwards' Policies Caught On, But He Didn'tnew
John Edwards ended his '08 presidential campaign where it began, in New Orleans. The math of yesterday's Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses dictated that he do so: There were just not enough states where he could expect to win even 15 percent of the vote (the minimum required to earn delegates), let alone come in first.
INDY Week |
Bob Geary |
02-07-2008 |
Commentary
The Sunshine Boynew
Waldo David Landers Jaquith doesn’t consider himself a rabble-rouser, but he created a stir in political circles last year after he launched Richmondsunlight.com. The website allows users to easily find and track legislation being proposed by Virginia's lawmakers.
Port Folio Weekly |
Vernal Coleman |
02-07-2008 |
Politics
