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Lack of Clergy Support Could Doom Howard Gentry's Candidacynew
Some of Nashville's black preachers have yet to embrace the only black candidate in the mayoral campaign -- but Gentry insists he will eventually win the full support of the pastors, who will play an important role in turning out black voters for the Aug. 2 election.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
05-25-2007 |
Politics
The Immigration Bill's a Bloody Mishmashnew
The failure of both political parties to deal honestly with immigration over the last two years has now materialized in front of us as the stinking mess presented publicly by senators Kennedy and Kyl (with an assist from the White House).
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
05-25-2007 |
Commentary
Oregon Dems Search for a Senate Candidatenew
In the past month, Congressmen Earl Blumenauer and Peter DeFazio have announced they won't enter the race to take down Republican Senator Gordon Smith, depleting the first-tier list of candidates for the position.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
05-24-2007 |
Politics
Role Reversalnew
Democrats upbeat at annual event while GOP leaders still show signs of frayed nerves.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
05-24-2007 |
Politics
Immigration Folliesnew
How can compromise lead to a bill that everyone dislikes?
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
05-24-2007 |
Commentary
Hillary Clinton Wants You ... To Pick Her Campaign Songnew
A general public vote on the theme song is probably a good idea for Clinton since her husband's taste in music, at least judging from his own campaign theme, is atrocious, and the apple might not fall far from the spousal tree.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
05-24-2007 |
Commentary
My Conversion to a Liberal With Sanitynew
One of the secrets of success of this great country is that the vast majority of Americans think of themselves as moderate liberals and moderate conservatives.
New York Press |
Ed Koch |
05-24-2007 |
Commentary
Don Perata's Living Largenew
How the state Senator uses campaign cash to finance his lavish lifestyle.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
05-24-2007 |
Politics
There's Something About Bill: The 10 Percent Doctrinenew
Richardson climbs in the polls.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
05-23-2007 |
Politics
Gavin Newsom Yells Firenew
The mayor keeps talking about the terrible condition of San Francisco's public housing, but won't take action.
Joseph Cotchett's Divorce: Sealed With a Disnew
The powerful Bay Area trial lawyer with political connections tries to keep details of his messy divorce from going public.
What About Al Taubenberger?new
After all the buzz about the Democratic primary, Philadelphia's Republican nominee for mayor would like you to know he's alive and well -- and serious about the job.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
05-22-2007 |
Politics
Fund Education -- Or Dienew
Why good schools matter more than low taxes for Michigan.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
05-22-2007 |
Commentary
Last Men Standing in Dallas Mayoral Racenew
Tom Leppert and Ed Oakley, who will face each other in a June 16 runoff, show that what you think about Dallas politics could be wrong.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
05-22-2007 |
Politics
Is Sally Clark Untouchable?new
The Seattle City Council's shortest-tenured member has drawn no re-election opposition, despite her reputation as "caution on roller skates" -- chalk it up to Seattle Nice.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
05-21-2007 |
Politics
