AltWeeklies Wire
Leave It to Florida Democrats to Foul Up Another Electionnew
It wouldn't be a presidential election if Florida didn't figure out a way to screw it up. This time, hanging and pregnant chads and poorly constructed ballots aren't to blame, and neither is a partisan U.S. Supreme Court. In 2008, the fault belongs squarely to Florida Democrats.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
03-24-2008 |
Politics
Steamroller Out, Facilitator Innew
Key Democrats in the New York State Legislature are cautiously optimistic about their prospects for restoring function to state government -- and winning back the Senate -- under Gov. David Paterson.
Whodunit
Eliot Spitzer screwed up -- but why was the federal government listening in?
Mo' Money, Mo' Justicenew
Justice Maureen O'Connor says campaign money doesn't affect her rulings. Her record says otherwise.
Cleveland Scene |
Denise Grollmus |
03-21-2008 |
Politics
The O-boomersnew
Even hardened veterans of the '60s have to hand it to Obama.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
03-21-2008 |
Commentary
Putting Eliot Spitzer in Perspectivenew
There's something about this whole case that's a lot more disturbing than a simple sex scandal. Spitzer, for all his faults, was the highest-profile semi-progressive politician in the country. We had too much riding on Eliot Spitzer for him to let us down.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
03-21-2008 |
Commentary
Democratic Primary Follows Spitzer into Meaninglessnessnew
It wasn't just Governor Spitzer's career that melted down last week. The entire Democratic Party primary process melted down right along with him.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
03-21-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: The Muddled Candidatesnew
Presidential candidates are very good at posturing bravely on race, religion and endorsements. There is a curious silence, however, on the issue of the financial future of the country.
Artvoice |
Bruce Fisher |
03-21-2008 |
Commentary
ACLU Sues Tennessee to Restore Felon Voting Rightsnew
In 2006, the state legislature added new amendments that force felons to pay victim restitution and be current on child support payments, when applicable, before voting again. The ACLU contends that "no one should have to pay any fine or any monetary obligation as a condition to vote."
The Memphis Flyer |
Preston Lauterbach |
03-21-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: Race Gets in the Racenew
Obama's fast-track to success could be alienating working-class white voters, reminding them of their nemesis: affirmative action.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
03-20-2008 |
Commentary
The Best and Horniestnew
Welcome, Eliot Spitzer, to the Political Sex-Scandal Hall of Fame.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
03-20-2008 |
Commentary
Bush-Boardingnew
Our country's good name has been tortured long enough.
Fort Worth Weekly |
David Daniel |
03-20-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: torture, waterboarding
Election '08: On Religion and Politicsnew
Presidential candidates cannot be held accountable for everything their supporters and associates say and do, and it's very tricky to start judging another man's religion. But the matter of Barack Obama and his pastor is deeply troubling on a couple of levels.
Arkansas Times |
John Brummett |
03-20-2008 |
Commentary
The Iraq War: Five Years Too Longnew
As a veteran, an American and a human being, it's my responsibility to ask why people are dying for a government that has repeatedly lied. We all share this responsibility.
Dig Boston |
Liam Madden |
03-20-2008 |
Commentary
Is the Electoral College Outdated?new
South Carolina lawmakers consider Electoral College end run.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
03-19-2008 |
Politics
