AltWeeklies Wire
Iowa Democratic Primary Turning into a Four-Way Racenew
Bill Richardson has joined John Edwards, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama among the candidates hitting double-digits in the polls there, turning what's seen nationally as a three-way contest into an Iowa four-way.
The Quiet Hand of Gary Gillmornew
The ex-mayor and his family play power politics with big bucks in Santa Clara and Gilroy.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Vrinda Normand |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Selective Recounts Saved State Leaders Don Perata & Fabian Nuneznew
East Bay lawyer Robin Johansen earns Perata and Nunez a chance to stay in power -- by the hair of their chinny-chin-chins.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Democrats Lie to Prolong Iraq; Reporters Go Along
Congressional Democrats don't need a vetoproof majority to end the war in Iraq -- so why is the media perpetuating a lie?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
09-12-2007 |
Commentary
An Astroturf Initiative Sees the Light in Californianew
The "Presidential Elector's Initiative" is a little gift to the Republican Party from itself that was approved for circulation last week by the state attorney general -- if 434,000 people sign it within 144 days, the blatant power grab will be on the ballot.
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Chicken John Rinaldi Emerges as Force in Mayoral Racenew
His impressive fund raising thus far could transform the marginalized, improbable candidate into one of the leading challengers, despite his enigmatic persona, maddeningly elusive platform, and admission that he can't possibly win.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Anemic Debut for San Fran's Public Mayoral Financingnew
Only two of the candidates made the deadline -- and one has since dropped out.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
How is Senate Candidate Jeff Merkley as a Landlord?new
The Oregon House Speaker-turned U.S. Senate candidate has a few unhappy constituents -- the renters of property he owns in Portland and Tualatin.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Following the Money in Louisiana Gov. Racenew
Finance reports filed by gubernatorial candidates reveal who they are bedded down with, why their campaigns are so expensive and how they plan to win.
Is Senator Lindsey Graham Gay?new
At 52, the life-long bachelor has been fodder for such rumors for years, but in the wake of the Larry Craig scandal, the internet is abuzz over who's next, and they're dying to know what's going on in Graham's bedroom.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Q&A: Nydia Velazqueznew
The Puerto Rican congresswoman's first trip to Portland is the latest in her long line of more important firsts.
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Hitting the Streets with Portland Backers of Ron Paulnew
The Texas congressman's political stance against most federal spending and overseas military engagements has won over enough disaffected Democrats, ex-Greens and loyal Republicans under one banner to meet weekly at three locations around the city.
Willamette Week |
Paul Leonard |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Portland's Black Community Has Barack Obama's Backnew
Or do they?
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Will Mark Warner Run for Other Warner's Senate Seat?new
There is just one thing the former Virginia governor wants you to know: He may or may not run for the Senate (or a second term in Richmond).
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
09-12-2007 |
Politics
Baltimore Gets The Mayor's Race It Deservesnew
Incumbent Sheila Dixon has quietly coasted along on a sea of money, avoiding confrontations with her opponents, and ignoring questions about her past ethical lapses.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
09-11-2007 |
Politics
