AltWeeklies Wire
Elizabeth Dole Sides with Oil Industry on Key Votesnew
The North Carolina Senator, who is up for reelection this year, joined fellow Republicans in blocking Democratic measures, including one that would have repealed $17 billion in oil industry tax breaks over the next 10 years.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz: Lady of the Housenew
She's got three kids, 650,000 constituents, and millions of watching eyes. The Florida congresswoman can't keep them all happy.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Thomas Francis |
06-03-2008 |
Politics
South Carolina's Henry Brown Faces Duel Challenge in GOP Primarynew
Mounting frustrations over a host of issues has not only spurred a Democratic challenger to Republican Congressman Henry Brown, but two Republicans who say it's time for a changing of the guards.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
05-28-2008 |
Politics
Our Top 10 Reasons to Endorse Barack Obamanew
Plus, endorsements for North Carolina's Congressional races.
INDY Week |
Staff |
04-24-2008 |
Commentary
Perennial Congressional Candidate in South Carolina Games the Systemnew
Nine-time candidate Ben Frasier now has filed to run against Linda Ketner in the Democratic congressional primary. On the surface, Frasier's hobby looks like democracy in action. But many in the Democratic Party say it looks like a sham. And they have reason to be suspicious.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
04-23-2008 |
Politics
The Plot Thickens In Tennessee's 9th Congressional District Racenew
Adherents of current 9th District representative Steve Cohen, who had been looking at a de facto one-to-one Democratic primary race between the incumbent and challenger Nikki Tinker, will surely welcome Joe Towns' presence in the race.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
04-18-2008 |
Politics
Oregon's Democratic Senate Candidates Go Head to Headnew
Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley and political activist Steve Novick are vying for the chance to take on incumbent Senator Gordon Smith -- a vulnerable Republican with a multi-million-dollar war chest.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
04-10-2008 |
Politics
Why Jack Kevorkian Shouldn't Run for Officenew
The odds are heavily against Dr. Kevorkian getting on the ballot, let alone getting elected.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
04-08-2008 |
Commentary
D is for Democrat, Differences and Debatenew
Where Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick disagree in the race for the U.S. Senate.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Oregon, 2008 downballot elections
Three-Way in the Ninth Congressional Districtnew
Contending in the closely watched congressional race are Steve Cohen, Nikki Tinker, and ... Jake Ford.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
03-21-2008 |
Politics
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
Joe Cimperman Hopes to Tear Down Dennis Kucinichnew
Eight years ago, downtown Councilman Joe Cimperman was determined to get Kucinich's portrait hung in City Hall. Since then, Cimperman's come to believe that the man he so admired is gone.
Cleveland Scene |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
02-29-2008 |
Politics
Heather Wilson vs. Steve Pearce: Elephant Warfare in New Mexiconew
The GOP battle to succeed U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici will be decided in June, with the Republican victor then entering a face-off against well-rested Democrat Tom Udall.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
02-21-2008 |
Politics
Movement is On to Repeal Ban on Loaded Firearms in National Parksnew
And U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith's endorsement of the ban's repeal is making him an easy target for most of his wanna-be challengers in the 2008 election.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
02-20-2008 |
Politics
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
