AltWeeklies Wire
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
Endangered Species?new
Both national parties have targeted two races in Louisiana as potential turnovers during the 2008 election cycle, but the competition could spread.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-26-2007 |
Commentary
Life After Pete Domenicinew
The senator's October retirement announcement triggered a political tsunami.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
12-20-2007 |
Politics
Rick Noriega Stands Up to Bush, Cornyn, and the Iraq Warnew
Though Noriega addresses many issues, the heart of his campaign is the mess that George W. Bush, neocon ideologues, and apologists like his opponent John Cornyn have made of the war in Iraq.
The Texas Observer |
Jan Reid |
12-17-2007 |
Politics
Oregon Democrats' Envious Eyes Turn East to Montananew
Big Sky Country, where George W. Bush creamed Democratic opponents in both 2000 and 2004, has something unusual that many Oregonians envy: two Democratic senators in the U.S. Capitol.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
11-28-2007 |
Politics
Jim Neal's Senate Bid Stirs Demsnew
The way the Democratic Party establishment has dissed the 51-year-old Chapel Hill investment banker's candidacy since he announced his intentions to run four weeks ago has made him into a cause for many progressives and gay-rights activists.
Duncan D. Hunter Takes Rummy's Moneynew
Marine Captain Duncan D. Hunter, who's running in next year's GOP primary to replace his father Duncan L. Hunter in Congress, has picked up some heavyweight financial support from none other than Donald Rumsfeld.
San Diego Reader |
Matt Potter |
11-01-2007 |
Politics
An Early Look at Election 2008 in Texasnew
In less than a year, voters will be going to the polls to elect 150 state representatives, 32 Congressmen and women, a handful of state senators, a United States senator, and a smattering of judicial and administrative statewide offices in Texas -- here are some key races to keep your eye on.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
10-31-2007 |
Politics
Dems Say Sen. Lamar Alexander Can Be Beat in 2008 Racenew
And they think they've got just the man to do it in Mike McWherter, the 51-year-old son of former Tennessee Gov. Ned McWherter.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
10-09-2007 |
Politics
How is Senate Candidate Jeff Merkley as a Landlord?new
The Oregon House Speaker-turned U.S. Senate candidate has a few unhappy constituents -- the renters of property he owns in Portland and Tualatin.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Will Mark Warner Run for Other Warner's Senate Seat?new
There is just one thing the former Virginia governor wants you to know: He may or may not run for the Senate (or a second term in Richmond).
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Gloves Come Off in Oregon Senate Racenew
Democratic candidates Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick go toe-to-toe in the effort to replace Republican Gordon Smith.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
Senator Norm Coleman's Warnew
As a young radical, Coleman protested the Vietnam War -- now his support for the Iraq quagmire may swallow his political career.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Will it Take a Lawsuit for Portland to Elect a Black Mayor?new
Regardless of whether Mayor Tom Potter decides in mid-September to run again, know this: the U.S. is more likely to elect its first black president next year than Portland is to elect its first black mayor.
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
Sen. Larry Craig Says He Will Staynew
In a Tuesday press conference, Sen. Craig called the Idaho Statesman's story a witch hunt, repeatedly denied that he is gay, and said he still plans on running for re-election next year.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr and Rachael Daigle |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
