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Chris Shays' Battle Fatiguenew

Eighteen trips to Iraq later, has the Congressman lost his mind?
Fairfield County Weekly |
Tom Gogola |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
A Message for Cindy Sheehan: Don't Runnew

Let Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly pick on Pelosi -- keep your sites on Bush and the Republicans who want to succeed him. Plus: The exit of Karl Rove.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
08-17-2007 |
Commentary
Ron Shepston, the Bloggers' Candidatenew
The Democrat emerges from the blogosphere to conquer Orange County in '08.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Natalie Edwards |
08-17-2007 |
Politics
Texas Dems Sweep YearlyKosnew
At this year's convention, Texas politics was the epicenter of the national discussion, with two Texas candidates at the forefront: Democrat Dan Grant and Lt. Col Rick Noriega.
San Antonio Current |
Matt Glazer |
08-15-2007 |
Politics
Go Al! Grrrr!new
Neighbors of aspiring senator Al Franken say his workout routine is not ready for primetime.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Ben Westhoff |
08-15-2007 |
Politics
Gregor Robertson May Throw Hat into Mayoral Racenew
Former Vancouver Green party school trustee Andrea Reimer and Green party provincial leadership candidate Damian Kettlewell both say they'd support Robertson for mayor if he chooses to run in '08.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
08-13-2007 |
Politics
Nagin for Governor?new
Talk continues that New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, who was re-elected even in the face of criticism for his handling of Hurricane Katrina, might run for governor
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
07-10-2007 |
Commentary
A Cooter Takes On Chamblissnew
Ex-journalist Dale Cardwell plans to unseat U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss by fighting immigration and shunning corporate cash.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Greens See Opportunity in Democratic Disarraynew
Now that it is on the ballot, the Illinois Green Party is planning for the 2008 election.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Dino Rossi Needs to Start Raising Money or Get Off the Gubernatorial Fencenew
Washington's almost-governor hasn't raised a dime for a rematch against Christine Gregoire.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
06-04-2007 |
Politics
Oregon Dems Search for a Senate Candidatenew
In the past month, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio have announced they won't enter the race to take down Republican Senator Gordon Smith, depleting the first-tier list of candidates for the position.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
05-24-2007 |
Politics
Headed for a Showdown?new
No matter what, most statewide officials in Louisiana can expect some kind of opposition next year.