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The Top 5 Reasons to Vote for Barack Obamanew

I am a 65-year-old white male who has campaigned over the years for leaders from across a broad political spectrum. On Nov. 4, I am voting for Barack Obama. Here's why ...
Pasadena Weekly  |  Jack Uhrich  |  10-17-2008  |  Commentary

Ralph Nader, the Conservativenew

In this presidential election year, talk radio has tried to fool listeners into believing Mitt Romney is a conservative, and John McCain now spends his time trying to fool the talk radio crowd into believing that he's at least as solid as Romney was. Irony upon irony, it's worth pointing out that when it comes to having actual conservative positions, Ralph Nader shames the whole lot.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  07-09-2008  |  Commentary

Darth Nadernew

Let's make Ralph's latest run a new hope, not the return of the jaded.
New Haven Advocate  |  Editorial  |  03-11-2008  |  Commentary

Go Home Ralphnew

While John McCain clinched the Republican nomination this week, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will likely be battling for the Democratic mantle for another six weeks at least. The message is clear: voters are engaged. No others need apply.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Editorial  |  03-07-2008  |  Commentary

Gonzalez/Nader Hysterianew

Democrats' anger against Nader, and, by extension, Gonzalez, is misplaced in 2008 -- the likelihood that they could undermine the Democrats is doubtful. What's more, Gonzalez's futile-seeming move has a real upside. He says he'd like to use his new platform to prevent independent candidates from ever again undermining Democratic chances at victory.
SF Weekly  |  Matt Smith  |  03-05-2008  |  Commentary

Ralph Nader: Hope You Can't Vote For

Ralph Nader appeals to liberals. Liberals are angry.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  02-26-2008  |  Commentary

The Same on Both Sidesnew

One thing unites liberals and conservatives: loud, ugly, moronic confrontation.
Tucson Weekly  |  Randy Serraglio  |  10-22-2004  |  Commentary

Incomprehensible Statements Pile Up in Campaignnew

At one point in a sympathetic Time magazine piece, John Kerry made a foolish statement, which taken out of context is going to bite him in the ass. "We have to get back to the place we were, where terrorists are not the focus of our lives, but they're a nuisance," he said.
New York Press  |  Russ Smith  |  10-13-2004  |  Commentary

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