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Making Sense of the Georgia Thompson Rulingnew

Yet another example of politicized prosecutions comes from the Wisconsin office of U.S. Attorney Steven Biskupic.
Shepherd Express  |  Editorial  |  04-16-2007  |  Commentary

Not All Candidate Websites Are Created Equalnew

Grading the web presence of Philly's mayoral candidates.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Daniel McQuade  |  04-16-2007  |  Politics

Can Anyone Compete With Bob Clement in TV Ad Wars?new

The former congressman's rivals in Nashville's mayoral campaign are quickly running out of time to raise enough money to wage an effective TV ad campaign.
Nashville Scene  |  Jeff Woods  |  04-13-2007  |  Politics

Hackett to Piecesnew

Case for strong mayor flounders.
The Portland Mercury  |  Scott Moore  |  04-12-2007  |  Politics

The Vernon Jones Supremacynew

Has the GOP planted a secret agent among possible Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John Sugg  |  04-12-2007  |  Politics

Council Rejects Fire Chiefnew

As Mayor Frank Melton prepares for his felony trial, City Council rejects his choice for fire chief, nearly two years after Melton refused to bring him forward for confirmation.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson  |  04-12-2007  |  Politics

Liberal Romney?new

In March, Ron Vining and Holly Robichaud, launched the website Massachusetts Republicans for Truth as a warehouse of apparently contradictory statements and actions that Romney took while serving as steward of the Bay State.
New York Press  |  John DeSio  |  04-12-2007  |  Commentary

Virginia Legislators Get Final Wordnew

They override death penalty vetoes, approve HPV amendment.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Jayson Whitehead  |  04-11-2007  |  Politics

Our Flagging Patriotismnew

Flags should be at half-mast for Connecticut's war dead. So why are so many flying high?
New Haven Advocate  |  Andy Bromage  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher & the Porn Kingnew

Here's a brief background of the conservative Christian congressman's losing battle with hypocrisy and the $500 contribution he recently took from one of the nation's biggest pornographers.
OC Weekly  |  R. Scott Moxley  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

All You Need to Smearnew

Slimy newspaper article, hokey moral values committee, cash from a slush fund -- and voila, you've got your smear of Philip Busey.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Bob Norman  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

The PAC Mentalitynew

Private businessmen from around Louisiana are forming special interest groups at a shocking speed, creating competition for the Old Guard and changing the dynamics of lobbying.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

History & Ray Naginnew

Black leaders from the Civil Rights era weigh in on New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's place in the movement -- and local history.
Gambit  |  Jason Berry  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

Black Like Obamanew

Forget: "Is Barack Obama black enough to deserve the support of black voters?" The real question should be: "Is Barack Obama equipped to lead the most powerful country in the world?"
Metro Times  |  Larry Gabriel  |  04-10-2007  |  Commentary

Cars Are a Drug and the HRM Council is Pushingnew

Dear single-occupant commuters: You're the one with the dependence, but HRM council is your facilitator. And its biggest, ballsiest move to keep you addicted to your car is last week's decision to go ahead with widening Chebucto Road.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly  |  Lezlie Lowe  |  04-09-2007  |  Commentary

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