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Gay Marriage in New Jersey - Not Exactly
Those looking for political mileage from the New Jersey Supreme Court's ruling on gay unions may be disappointed.
The Ghost of New London Stalks the Election
Forget the smokescreen of pages and protests for a minute and look at an issue that really hits home - the preservation of your basic property rights.
Election 2008: Early Polling - It's All About Giuliani
Dominating all the early polls and with fewer negatives than other contenders, the GOP primary and general election are Rudy's to lose.
I'm Not Going to Write About Mark Foley
Mark Foley's scandal is merely part of the fabric of a greater American social problem.
Ventura Joins Friedman on the Campaign Trail
Can Jesse Ventura bring Kinky Friedman the same kind of surprise victory he had in Minnesota in 1999?
Why is George Allen's Jewish Heritage an Issue?
Should reporters covering a campaign make interrogating a candidate about his ethnic background part of their job?
America: A Nation of Millionaires
It's still 'the economy, stupid', but trying to build a political campaign on a failing economy only works if the economy is actually failing.
Interview: Michael Badnarik, Libertarian Candidate for Texas House District 10 - Part 1
Can a well-funded Libertarian provide a real challenge to the major parties? If nothing else he offers more than politics as usual.
GOP Leadership Backs Chafee for Victory in Rhode Island Primary
Angering the far right, GOP leaders provide massive funding and support to assure victory for liberal Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee in RI.
News Analysis: Part II 9/11 - How Did It All Change Back
After all is said and done, what we have learned from 9/11 is how little we understand ourselves and the world around us.
News Analysis: 9/11: We Are Changed Forevermore
What is the lasting aftermath of 9/11 in terms of American attitudes, values, and behaviors? Are we different or have we slid back into a pre-9/ll world?
Republicans On Edge of November Defeat As Administration Fumbles
The November election Republican strategy seems fractured while Americans grow increasingly uneasy over domestic and foreign issues.
Election 2006: Dems Move Left, Risk Alienating Moderates and Splitting Party
While the far left celebrates and declares the party to be theirs, what power the Democrats have left may be slipping away altogether.
Real Wages Declining For American Workers - More Questions For November Elections
Real wages and benefits are declining for Americans as profits are at a half-century high. What does that mean for the November elections?
Katrina One Year Later: Can Bush Brave His Way Through This One?
With Bush's approval ratings so low, anything that can keep them down, such as Katrina, spell trouble for the GOP in the November elections.
Bush Still Dragging GOP Down As November Elections Near: But It's Still A Tossup
With nothing but bad news on both the international and domestic fronts, Republicans are growing increasingly nervous about November's elections.
Political rookie Ned Lamont edged incumbent Joseph Lieberman in a hot race.
Lieberman's Loss: Election 2006 Grows More Complex
Lieberman's loss has disturbing implications — Americans are more negative and nervous, and that's what they'll take to the polls in November.
Interview: Carl Sheeler, Democratic Candidate For Senate In Rhode Island
An interview with 'Fighting Dem' Senatorial hopeful Carl Sheeler of Rhode Island. A look at where some of the new democrats would like to take the party.
Lieberman vs. Lamont: The Bloggers' Campaign
Two men square off in a race that has been fueled by war, exposed a liberal identify crisis and showed just how powerful the amateur press is.