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Tara Hollis vs. Bobby Jindalnew
Tara Hollis is a "conservative Democrat" who's aiming to unseat Gov. Bobby Jindal this fall. But can a political unknown get the support of the state Democratic Party?
Rick Perry for President? Let's Hope Notnew
Before folks outside Texas (which is still a state, although Perry has threatened secession) get too excited about the notion of our own Goodhair getting to the White House, heed this warning from the Lone Star State.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
06-09-2011 |
Elections
The Evil of Two Lessers
They tell us we get the government we deserve. No we don't. Not with a two-party system. We ought to get rid of this phony two-party "democracy." Someday we will. Until then, let's ignore it.
Nikki Haley Looks Like a "No" on Newt Endorsementnew
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been excitedly interviewing prospective presidential candidates as she looks for the suitor best-positioned to receive her prized endorsement. She even took a call from Trump.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
05-17-2011 |
Elections
Conservatives Hold On To Power In Canadanew
Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have won enough seats in the 2011 federal election to hold on to power. Jack Layton's NDP to form official Opposition
The Georgia Straight |
Stephen Hui |
05-02-2011 |
Elections
A Guide To Canada's Political Galaxynew
As Canada holds nationwide elections, here are some short and hopefully sweet explanations of the basic concepts.
SEE Magazine |
Angela Brunschot and Maurice Tougas |
05-02-2011 |
Elections
Let's Make a Deal: Coalition Governments May Be Canada's Futurenew
Coalition has become a dirty word in Canadian politics, but they may actually be more democratic than the mess we have now.
VUE Weekly |
Samantha Power |
04-28-2011 |
Elections
Is It Time for Charleston's Mayor to Go?new
Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. says this will be his last term if he's re-elected. But who can believe him?
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-27-2011 |
Elections
Gloves Are Off as S.C. Democrats Fight to Lead Partynew
Inside the fight for who will chair the South Carolina Democratic Party at its lowest point in state history.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
04-27-2011 |
Elections
Stephen Harper Promised Change but Delivered More of the Samenew
Stephen Harper's five-year reign of muzzling media, ‘dunderhead’ economics and ethics failure.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Trevor Scott Howell |
04-25-2011 |
Elections
Gov. Bobby Jindal's Cash Cowsnew
As a candidate, Jindal promised voters an ethical "gold standard." As a candidate for re-election, he has a different kind of gold standard: He goes for the gold, wherever he may find it.
GOP Should Stop Picking "Winners," Pick Rand Paulnew
Better the ideologue you agree with than the one who is "more electable."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-29-2011 |
Elections
A Ballot For Every Registered Voternew
The Colorado Springs Independent and The Gazette issue a rare joint editorial.
Colorado Springs Independent |
CS Indy Staff |
03-04-2011 |
Commentary
Primary 2012: Newt's Innew
Newt Gingrich's in for some exploring.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-04-2011 |
Elections
It Isn’t Easy Voting Greennew
Pro-environment talk is cheap. Which of Chicago's mayoral candidates will back it up?
Chicago Reader |
Kari Lydersen |
02-17-2011 |
Elections
