AltWeeklies Wire
Third Man: John B. Anderson Was Harbinger of New Voice in U.S. Politicsnew
When John B. Anderson ran for president in 1980, he paved the way for spoiler candidates. Now he's chairman of the Center for Voting and Democracy, a nonprofit organization that employs celebrities to encourage election reform.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Trevor Aaronson |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Republican Activists Hijack Broward County's Elections Officenew
Democratic committeeman Mike Moskowitz is organizing dozens of lawyers to make sure those dastardly touch screens in Broward County work. But three years ago, he was hawking those same machines as a lobbyist for the GOP-connected company that made them.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Religious Right Tries to Topple Texas Congressman Chet Edwardsnew
In Texas' newly formed 17th District, Republican Arlene Wohlgemuth, backed by an array of right-wing, special interest groups, takes on seven-term Democratic Congressman Chet Edwards.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Vote Like Your Life Depends on Itnew
In its endorsement of John Kerry, the Shepherd-Express cites the situation in Iraq, the likelihood the draft will be reinstituted and George W. Bush's opposition to stem-cell research as some of the reasons Americans' lives depend on who gets elected to the presidency.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
11-01-2004 |
Commentary
George W. Bush in His Own Wordsnew
The interesting thing about being president, Bush has said, is that he doesn't need to explain why he says things. Many of his inexplicable quotations are compiled here.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Corey Anderson |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Zen and the Art of Optimismnew
Donna Ladd explains why Election 2004 scares her so—and how she is finding optimism, and a bit of zen, in the political changes in her own front yard in Jackson, Miss.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-29-2004 |
Commentary
For the Rest of Your Lifenew
If you are under 30, there’s a very good chance that justices appointed by Bush or Kerry between 2004 and 2008 will still be deciding cases as you hit your 50s. This may be the single most important issue voters face on Election Day.
Jackson Free Press |
Mark Wiggs |
10-29-2004 |
Commentary
Absentee Ballots Get the Absent-Minded Approachnew
A reporter who lives in a city where the practice of absentee voting is so deeply entrenched that even dead people do it decides to see what happens when he applies for an absentee ballot.
Miami New Times |
Kirk Nielsen |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Questions of Faithnew
The race between Rep. Bennie Thompson and challenger Clinton B. LeSueur, both African Americans, to represent Mississippi's only black district is centering around questions of faith and the government's role in legislating religion.
Jackson Free Press |
Ayana Taylor |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Young African-American Republican Runs Far-Out Campaignnew
Leslie Farr was a train conductor until he made a disparaging remark to passengers about a delay caused by a train carrying John Kerry and John Edwards. He's taking on William Lacy Clay Jr. for a seat in the House.
Riverfront Times |
Ben Westhoff |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Tags: Missouri, Republican Party
U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback Escapes Political Harm for Role in Iraq War,new
Before Bush launched the first missiles on Baghdad, Ahmad Chalabi seemed to be a constant companion of the hawkish senator from Kansas. Now Chalabi fights for his political life while his Iraq-invasion co-conspirator is breezing to re-election.
The Alternative Guide to Mississippi and U.S. Politicsnew
The 2004 JFP Politics Blog includes biographies of candidates for the presidency, House of Representatives, Mississippi Supreme Court and other offices, along with a discussion of major issues like gay marriage and health care.
Jackson Free Press |
Ayana Taylor |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Want Real Change? Vote Prohibitionnew
The oldest third party in the nation, the Prohibition Party is once again aiming for the White House. Standing in its path are ugly internal divisions, a voting contingent of 208 and a little thing called the 21st Amendment.
Boulder Weekly |
Joel Warner |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Races That Matternew
Other than the presidential race, this might be one of the most boring elections we've ever seen. Boredom aside, we've focused on the contests in which something is at stake. Read our choices, and then be sure to make your own.
Tucson Weekly |
Tucson Weekly staff |
10-28-2004 |
Commentary
Bad News Doesn't Sticknew
All along, the prognosticators have been wrong: Meet George W. Bush, the new Teflon president.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
10-28-2004 |
Commentary
