AltWeeklies Wire
More of the Samenew
There's not much separating Hillary Clinton from the white, Republican candidates who came before her.
Tucson Weekly |
Connie Tuttle |
02-01-2008 |
Commentary
Is He White Enough to Win?new
How will the race card play in the high-stakes presidential poker game now doubling down, when hidden decisions taken in darkness centre on the real possibility of a real “first black president”?
NOW Magazine |
Rory O'Connor |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Whack a Pol!new
Feb. 5 will be New Mexico’s first opportunity to weigh in, as the state participates in the nation’s so-called Super Tuesday, in which more than 20 states will cast ballots in a variety of primary and caucus elections.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
01-31-2008 |
Politics
Federalism, Bush-stylenew
The administration of George W. Bush protects industry by telling states they can't obey the people's wishes.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Just Another Face in the Crowdnew
The state's political parties moved this year's primary up to Feb. 5 to make Arkansas more relevant in the nominating process -- by the time Arkansas voted in 2004, John Kerry was the effective nominee -- but the change seems unlikely to give the state more electoral muscle or attention.
Arkansas Times |
John C. Williams |
01-31-2008 |
Politics
The Trouble with Billnew
Never mind Hillary. It's the thought of Bill Clinton back in Washington that makes me sick.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Propositionednew
Once considered the shining hope for grassroots politics in this country, California's initiative process is in serious trouble. It's gotten so that many voters can't even decipher the state propositions they're supposed to be voting on.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Staff |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Explaining the Ron Paul Phenomenonnew
They're young progressives who want withdrawal from Iraq, a repeal of drug laws, and a shakeup in Washington. They've found their candidate, but they're sharing him with Southern white supremacists.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
01-30-2008 |
Commentary
How Identity Politics Define the GOPnew
If asked in a public forum, most Americans from across the political spectrum would likely agree that where candidates stand on the issues should take precedent over their gender, race, or religious backgrounds. Yet when the curtain is closed in the voting booth, tribal loyalty often shoves rational thought aside.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
01-30-2008 |
Commentary
Obama Wins in South Carolinanew
With a more than two-to-one margin over Hillary Clinton, Obama Barack not only secured much-needed momentum, he likely upped the threat level for Clinton's camp as well as those anxious Republicans who have been salivating for a bout with "the bitch."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-30-2008 |
Politics
The New Order: Portlands Publicly Financed Electionsnew
The surge of publicly funded candidates raises two key questions before the financing program goes to a voter referendum in 2010: Can the city afford it? Is it too easy to get public financing?
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
01-30-2008 |
Politics
Independents Hurt American Democracy
Open primaries are pushing the parties toward moderate candidates. Moderate candidates reduce voter interest. Could open primaries lead to the death of U.S. democracy?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-29-2008 |
Commentary
Mark Udall is a Marked Mannew
He spent two decades with Outward Bound after a "reckless" youth. How did the candidate for U.S. Senate wind up labeled too conservative?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael De Yoanna |
01-29-2008 |
Politics
Moneyopolynew
Who are the Orange County players who contributed to the 2008 presidential candidates?
A Gaggle of Republicans Vie to Reclaim Tom DeLay's Seatnew
During the 20 years DeLay held the seat, the 22nd Congressional District glimmered like a Republican Death Star, an impenetrable seat of power from which he unleashed his noxiously partisan agenda on Texas and the country. But since the former House majority leader imploded, the once impregnable GOP fortress has fallen into disrepair.
The Texas Observer |
Emily DePrang |
01-29-2008 |
Politics
