AltWeeklies Wire
Hate Crimes and Misdemeanorsnew
The race for the White House sheds new light on old issues of self-loathing.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Nsenga Burton |
03-19-2008 |
Commentary
Vitter Should Resignnew
The recent scandal over New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's involvement with a high-priced hooker provided yet another opportunity for U.S. Sen. David Vitter to disgrace himself and our state on the national stage.
Gambit |
Editorial |
03-19-2008 |
Commentary
The Use of Smears is Dangerous for Conservativesnew
The recent attacks on Barack Obama, by both Republican pundits and even to a degree by a desperate Hillary Clinton, represent everything that's wrong with American politics.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
03-19-2008 |
Commentary
Will Minneapolis Pioneer Instant Runoff Voting?new
It's no sure bet, and a legal fight looms.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jonathan Kaminsky |
03-19-2008 |
Politics
Cherry Pickers Lose Electionsnew
Hillary Clinton could learn a thing or two about winning elections from Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Barack Obama already has.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
03-18-2008 |
Commentary
Former U.S. Attorney Hits the White House Hardnew
John McKay has written what sounds like a closing argument for locking up most of the Bush administration.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
03-18-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: Enough With 'Concern Trolling'new
"Concern trolling" is the practice of asking ostensibly earnest questions, usually by partisans masquerading as someone "concerned" about an issue, usually about the other party. It's also a tactic practiced quite often by the mainstream media. This turns elections that should be about issues into drama criticism and popularity contests.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
03-18-2008 |
Commentary
Website Tries to Bring Transparency to Superdelegatesnew
The Superdelegate Transparency Project uses a host of bloggers, citizen journalists and others to shed light on exactly who super delegates are and which candidate they may be casting their lot with.
Metro Times |
Staff |
03-18-2008 |
Politics
Hillary Rodham Nixonnew
Yes, Tricky Dick has a disciple -- someone just as ruthless and unlikable.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessneberry |
03-18-2008 |
Commentary
Shame on You, Hillarynew
The weekend after the Texas debate, I saw Hillary Clinton on television losing her cool over Barack Obama's criticism of her health-care plan. I don't think that I will ever recover from the image of her looking a bit like a crazed televangelist, as she scolded, "Shame on you, Barack Obama!"
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
03-14-2008 |
Commentary
On Day 437, Everything Changed for Eliot Spitzernew
The governor quits after his alleged involvement in a high-class prostitution ring is revealed by a federal investigation.
Eliot's Messnew
From prosecution to prostitution, Spitzer proves to be the ultimate hypocrite.
Long Island Press |
April Jimenez, Michael M. Martino Jr. and Beverly Fortune |
03-14-2008 |
Politics
Snitching on Client 9new
Eliot Spitzer has exited the public stage, but he leaves plenty of questions behind. We're particularly interested to learn how the whole investigation fell into place, and what role, if any, political interference may have played in bringing down one of the top enemies of corporate America.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
03-14-2008 |
Commentary
Artvoice Exclusive: Eliot Spitzer's New Music Videonew
Now that Eliot Spitzer's political career seems to have ended, it looks as if the former Guv may have his eyes focused on a musical career to fill the void. From Ruler to Rocker ... can the Grammys far behind?
Artvoice |
Staff |
03-14-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Mississippi Mudnew
The Democratic presidential candidates struggle on.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
03-14-2008 |
Commentary
