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California's Election Redirectionnew
Monterey County switches to paper ballots.
Monterey County Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Tags: voting machines, hava
Democratic 'Victory' Over Larry Craig is Unsatisfyingnew
We take no pleasure in defending the likes of Senator Craig, but it is even less appetizing to contemplate a society where important law enforcement activities are under-resourced while people are arrested and prosecuted for crimes as thin and unproven as this one.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
09-07-2007 |
Commentary
Conny McCormack's Final Ballotnew
L.A.'s elections chief is gone, but it's no loss for fans of democracy.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Read Their Lipsnew
Council members wince as Clement (and Dean) draw a line on taxes in Nashville's mayoral race.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Nashville Mayoral Candidate Bob Clement Has Some Rowdy Friendsnew
What do Teamster president Jimmy Neal, an Iraqi arms smuggler, a kooky Indian evangelist who was sued for allegedly defrauding charities and a Tennessee insurance executive being sued for ripping off old people all have in common?
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
09-07-2007 |
Commentary
Gloves Come Off in Oregon Senate Racenew
Democratic candidates Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick go toe-to-toe in the effort to replace Republican Gordon Smith.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
Will the Larry Craig Scandal Bolster Anti-Gay Bias?new
The Senator's bathroom bust won't make social conservatives realize that gays are people, too; it'll just make them creeped out every time they walk by an airport men's room.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
Inside the Growing Movement to Oust Mitch McConnellnew
The Iraq Summer coalition's growing strength has led to some deep, ugly chatter in political circles about the future of Senator McConnell and the Republican Party, both in Kentucky and nationwide.
LEO Weekly |
Stephen George |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
Fred Thompson Finally Gets In The Deep Endnew
While covering Watergate, Hunter S. Thompson seemed oddly fascinated with the young lawyer from Tennessee -- and I think he would be surprised but not shocked to know that in September 2007, Fred Thompson would be announcing (finally) his campaign for Nixon's old job.
The Texas Observer |
Cody Garrett |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
Larry Craig's Front Mennew
If Democrats have known about the Senator's supposed homosexuality for decades, how is it possible that the highest Republicans couldn't have? And doesn't that make the "family values" slate nothing more than a scam to run until they get caught?
Boise Weekly |
Bill Cope |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
A Crusader in Blue Jeans, Y'allnew
Country music star Sammy Kershaw wants to convert his celebrity status into political cred to become Louisiana's next lieutenant governor.
Bobby Jindal's Geek Appealnew
The congressman drives a Taurus and listens to the Beatles, but his internet-driven campaign for governor of Louisiana has kept him in the lead and made him an icon among Gen-exers.
Bring On the Next Senatornew
Sen. Larry Craig's sudden ouster opens the door for replacement.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Breaker, Breaker For Fred Thompsonnew
If you enjoy Fred Thompson's brand of conservatism and drive a big rig, have I found a group for you: Truckers With Fred, which officially launched today.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Democratic Presidential Candidates Make Religious Pushnew
Dems take advantage of voters' lapse in faith in the GOP.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
