AltWeeklies Wire
New Mexico Still Countingnew
The ballots aren't counted yet, but the verdict is irrelevant.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nadra Kareem |
11-03-2004 |
Politics
Tags: election postmortem, post-election
I Do Not Concede
Kerry, man, what happened? What happened to the promised armies of lawyers, planes waiting to take them where they’re most needed, etc. etc.? What happened to ‘we’re going to count every vote and every vote will count’?
Metroland |
Miriam Axel-Lute |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election, postmortem
The Future is for the Passionatenew
The future is for the passionate. Post-election activism starts today.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election, postmortem
Kerry Concedes Too Much
John Kerry’s been challenging us with baffling arguments this entire campaign. So why should he stop now?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
11-03-2004 |
Politics
Tags: election, post-mortem
Now What, Progressives?new
Two writer/activists discuss strategies for coping with the postelection world and the importance of activism.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election, postmortem
What Must Happen in the White House Nextnew
President Bush must now do the right thing. He needs to send Karl Rove into graceful retirement and become the once-promised “uniter not a divider.”
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election postmortem, John Kerry
The Dream Is Lost: Bush Gets Mandate for Theocracynew
Not only did George Bush win, but he captured the presidency by a margin of what now looks like 4 million votes. That's a clear mandate and a big green light for the right wing to push ahead with an ideological program.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Election Rant: Kerry Should Have Wonnew
Did it have to come to this? The only real hope for Kerry was to beat the Republicans at their own game by hammering the failures of the administration, but the Democrat's campaign remained largely passive.
Providence Phoenix |
Ian Donnis |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Rough Night at Kerry Headquarters
The crowd at Kerry headquarters in Boston on election night had grown glum, but the mood changed at 10:53 p.m., when Pennsylvania and its 21 electoral votes were called for Kerry.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
11-03-2004 |
Politics
It's Mourning in Americanew
No matter what claims George Bush makes to another term now, we can't know without seeing Ohio's provisional ballots what voters here intended to say. By law, those ballots can't be counted until 11 days after the election.
The Village Voice |
Rick Perlstein |
11-03-2004 |
Politics
Swing States: Et Tu, New Jersey?new
With the election entering its final stretch, four states have suddenly appeared as potential wild cards. They are New Jersey, Colorado, Hawaii, and Arkansas, representing a total of 34 electoral votes.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway, Laurie Agnese and Nicole Duarte |
11-02-2004 |
Politics
California Looks to Gambling to Solve Its Financial Woesnew
California is so broke that it is willing to substitute gambling proceeds for rational fiscal policy. Two propositions on the ballot would allow more slot machines in the state.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Motivating Undecideds: Exploit Their Apathynew
Apathy is only a reasonable option when things are going relatively well, and things are going badly in America right now. So if you've got an undecided cousin in Des Moines, call her up and explain why her ability to watch daytime talk shows is threatened, and why she needs to vote for John Kerry.
Mayoral Candidate Supports Gay Rights, but Only in Englishnew
Miami mayoral hopeful Carlos Alvarez has mastered the fine art of speaking out of both sides of his mouth, delivering one message to Hispanic voters and the polar opposite to Anglos and African Americans.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Tags: gay marriage, gay rights ordinance
Mortal Kombat, Miami Style, for State Attorney's Officenew
Between rivals Katherine Fernandez Rundle and Al Milian, this year's contest is as close to a death match as local politics can get. They talk as if only they stood in the way of complete chaos.
Miami New Times |
Tristram Korten |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
