AltWeeklies Wire
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
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
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
Picking (Who Nevada Might Pick As) the Next Preznew
A completely unscientific, totally subjective, way ahead of the curve, not-approached-by-Karl Rove handicapping of the 2008 race.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Damon Hodge |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
Obama and Edwards: Beefcakes!new
It's a sad commentary on the state of the 2008 presidential elections when beefcake photos of two of the Democratic candidates simultaneously grace the cover of a pair of national men's magazines.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
Election 2008: Why is Interventionism Not Up for Debate?new
With the exception of Ron Paul, all of the candidates are acting on the assumption that America's interventionist foreign policy should continue -- they only differ on the details of the intervention.
The Memphis Flyer |
Charley Reese |
08-27-2007 |
Commentary
Campaign 2008: Time to Draw Bloodnew
This campaign started so early that we've gotten used to saying "it's still early" -- actually, it's already getting late, and we're past due on starting to draw some real blood in these exchanges.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
08-24-2007 |
Commentary
Mike Huckabee's Pulpit Politicsnew
Churches aren't given their tax breaks to spend the money on politicians, but tell that to the Baptist minister who recently used church stationery and an internet radio program to endorse a fellow Baptist minister for president. It's time for Huckabee to speak out against this.
Arkansas Times |
Editorial |
08-23-2007 |
Commentary
Dennis Kucinich, Zen President?new
While it lacks in two-way give-and-take, our interview with the candidate doesn't want for bold policies, as he touches on peace, wages, energy, the press and more.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
08-22-2007 |
Politics
GOP Straw Mennew
Republican presidential candidates pander to baseless base in Iowa.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
Pundits React to Bill Richardson's Gay Gaffenew
The LGBT-related slip-ups continue, distracting voters from his stance on actual LGBT issues.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
After Iowa Straw Poll, Mike Huckabee is on a Rollnew
If Huckabee is lucky, the focus will continue to be on form and not substance -- it worked for George Bush in 2000.
Arkansas Times |
Max Brantley |
08-17-2007 |
Commentary
