AltWeeklies Wire
The Presidential Candidates' Rx for Changenew
What do the presidential candidates' health-care reform proposals mean for citizens?
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
10-27-2008 |
Politics
Will the Election Be Fair in Wisconsin?new
Wisconsin voters are expected to turn out in unprecedented numbers for the Nov. 4 election. And that has created some concern about the integrity of such a high-stakes election in a state that has had razor-thin winning margins in recent presidential elections.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-24-2008 |
Politics
McCain's Outrageous Robocalls Reveal His Desperationnew
With a blast of inflammatory recorded phone messages linking Obama with William Ayers that was broadcast in Wisconsin and other swing states, McCain takes the low road.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-24-2008 |
Commentary
Obama Campaign is Targeting Ohio's Reddest Countiesnew
The Democrats hopes to win the swing state by chipping away at Republican strongholds in Butler, Clermont and Warren counties.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Steve Rosen |
10-24-2008 |
Politics
Is ACORN a Scapegoat or Villian?new
The venom conservatives have directed toward the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now in the waning weeks of this presidential election has truly been something to behold.
Orlando Weekly |
Adriana Ruiz |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
Going Inside Both Presidential Campaigns in Floridanew
I spent a week volunteering for both campaigns to get a perspective most reporters must speculate about from the outside. And because I wanted unvarnished access, not a public relations tour, I engaged in the ethically murky but necessary practice of concealing my role as a reporter.
Orlando Weekly |
Adriana Ruiz |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
What If McCain (Gulp!) Won?new
What if all the pundits, pollsters, and press are wrong about Obama's chances? A preview of our worst national nightmare.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
10-23-2008 |
Commentary
Advocates Question New Mexico's Election-Night Processnew
The enormous interest generated by the 2008 presidential election, along with past discrepancies at the polls and New Mexico's status as a battleground state, has voter-rights advocates paying particular attention to how New Mexicans' votes will be counted on election night.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Mark Sanders |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
Was Sarah Palin Sent By God?new
To hear some supporters tell it, a road-map drawn by God led the GOP veep nominee from Alaska to New Hampshire -- by way of Ohio. Has the GOP veep nominee transformed from jester to Queen Esther?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
George W. Bush: The Lame Ducklingnew
As we focus our attention on the next would-be president, it's not quite time to forget the one that’s screwed everything up.
New York Press |
Jamaal Young |
10-23-2008 |
Commentary
How John McCain Has Abandoned His Fellow Veteransnew
His fame's based on his POW status, but Senator John McCain's made a point of voting against fellow veterans.
Phoenix New Times |
Amy Silverman |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
It's a Three-Way Fight to Represent N.Y.'s 25th District in Congressnew
Republican Jim Walsh has held the seat for 20 years, but is not seeking re-election. His retirement announcement blew the race wide open, and now Democrat Dan Maffei, Republican Dale Sweetland, and Green Populist Howie Hawkins are fighting it out for a chance to represent the district.
City Newspaper |
Jeremy Moule |
10-22-2008 |
Politics
Talking with Two Joe the Plumbers from San Diegonew
I found five Joe the Plumbers listed in San Diego. One's phone was disconnected and two didn't call me back. The two remaining Joe the Plumbers responded to my cold calls the day after the debate
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
10-22-2008 |
Commentary
In N.C., Buncombe County Party Chairs Gear Up for Election Daynew
With North Carolina dubbed a "swing state" in the presidential race and many state and local offices also up for grabs, both parties -- and their leaders -- are facing one of the most closely watched elections in recent memory.
Mountain Xpress |
David Forbes |
10-22-2008 |
Politics
Turning Houston Bluenew
If Democrats hope to once again win statewide elections in Texas, they first must takeover the state's biggest city. Toward that end, Dems are pouring lots of money into a coordinated campaign to sweep Harris County this year. And everything was seemingly going their way -- until Hurricane Ike hit.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
10-22-2008 |
Politics
