AltWeeklies Wire
Can New Mexico Run a Successful Election?new
Although state officials, including Gov. Bill Richardson, have distanced themselves from the debacle of the Feb. 5 Democratic Party-run presidential caucus, that contest wasn't the first in which New Mexico's voting process fell short.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
03-06-2008 |
Politics
From the Archives: Opiate For the Mrs.new
Sept. 8, 1994: When laws are broken, somebody's got to be punished. In the case of Cindy McCain, that somebody is Tom Gosinski.
Phoenix New Times |
Jeremy Voas and Amy Silverman |
03-06-2008 |
Politics
Obama Outside the Boomnew
The first Gen-X political leader acts nothing like the rest of us -- which might be how he's gotten where he is.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Giant Stepnew
If Hillary Clinton can take Pennsylvania, the Democrats will be shooting themselves in the foot.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
The Morning Afternew
With two appealing presidential contenders, it is not surprising that Democrats are still locked in a tight contest. Now Hillary is rejuvenated, but perils lie ahead.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Should Americans Boycott Saudi Arabian Oil?new
If you're gonna make nifty Web banners directing outrage at an oil-producing nation that supplies the United States, the country to focus your HTMLoathing at isn't Venezuela. It's Saudi Arabia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Your Guide to the Candidates' Energy Policiesnew
Every presidential candidate pledges energy independence and fewer emissions. But this country imports more than 200 billion gallons of oil a year. How will we replace that with nuclear, wind, solar, geothermal and biomass, which together make up only a fraction of our energy portfolio?
Dig Boston |
Roman Sturgis |
03-05-2008 |
Politics
Gonzalez/Nader Hysterianew
Democrats' anger against Nader, and, by extension, Gonzalez, is misplaced in 2008 -- the likelihood that they could undermine the Democrats is doubtful. What's more, Gonzalez's futile-seeming move has a real upside. He says he'd like to use his new platform to prevent independent candidates from ever again undermining Democratic chances at victory.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Rep. Thelma Drake Sides with Big Oilnew
When the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act, which would take away $18 billion in tax subsidies from the five biggest oil companies, recently passed in the House, the Virginia congresswoman sided with big oil and voted against it.
Port Folio Weekly |
Ben Giles |
03-05-2008 |
Politics
John McCain's $25 Million Mannew
The leader of an immigration-reform group "has raised $25 million for the campaign from one group he didn't identify," according to the Wall Street Journal. I'm all for political activism and free speech, but I want to know who is bankrolling efforts to alter our immigration laws; Lionel Sosa should reveal the donor.
San Antonio Current |
Joe Solis |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Questioning Ralph Nader's Veep Choicenew

What impact will the Nader-Gonzalez ticket have?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones and Tim Redmond |
03-05-2008 |
Politics
Afghanistan: Less Winnable Than Iraq
Barack Obama wants to double down on Afghanistan with a mini-surge. But the "graveyard of empires" is an even worst lost cause than Iraq.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
03-04-2008 |
Commentary
Just Go: Why Detroit's Mayor Should Step Downnew
One political observer used to tell people Kwame Kilpatrick could be mayor as long as he wanted. Now he's not so sure.
Metro Times |
Staff |
03-04-2008 |
Commentary
Dallas Superdelegate David Hardt Talks Electoral Processnew
Like many Democrats, Hardt worries that come convention time, a narrow race for delegates really could throw the decision to the super delegates, and he doesn't look forward to a floor fight.
Dallas Observer |
Patrick Williams |
03-04-2008 |
Politics
Will Voters Elect the First Gay Veep in November?new
The rumors about Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, widely believed to be on the short list to become John McCain's nominee for vice president, just won't go away.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
03-04-2008 |
Politics