Race within the Race: The Specter of Tom Bradley in Election 2008
The jubilation of Barack Obama's stunning win in Iowa was muted by the dismay of his defeat in New Hampshire.
Commentators have conjured up every conceivable explanation for New Hampshire's sudden change of heart as Obama's nine point lead evaporated
within 24 hours.
Media to Voters: It's Over
As the results of the Republican and Democratic primaries in New Hampshire are reported tonight, it's a good bet that many prominent pundits and journalists will declare the race for the White House all but over--long before 98 percent of voters have had any say in the matter.
A New Direction
It seems like yesterday that 15,000 working family voters crowded into Chicago’s Soldier Field to ask questions and hear what the seven major Democratic presidential candidates had to say about jobs, health care, workers’ rights, the war in Iraq and more.
To Bush, Gangs are Terrorists Too
Being a young, educated, politically active Chicano today is difficult. I often feel isolated and like the victim of racial prejudice, even among family and like-minded colleagues and other activists.
Venezuelan President Chavez Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced a 'profound restructuring' of his government, including the appointment of a new Vice-President and changes in up to 13 out of 27 ministries.
Obama, Huckabee Win Iowa Caucuses in Presidential Race
US Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) and former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) emerged victorious from the January 03, 2007, Iowa Caucuses, claiming the first victories of the 2008 presidential contest.
Pakistan: Iron Fist No Answer
Benazir Bhutto's murder in the garrison city Rawalpindi is a setback for everyone who was hoping to see some form of accountable democratic government emerge after years of military dictatorship.
Russian Communists Oppose Putin's Forces in Elections
So far the campaign has shown, to any independent, intellectually astute observer, that there is currently no such thing as a free election in this country. Since Mr. Putin was appointed #1 in the electoral list, all the government’s administrative resources, all the power structures and ministries, are being used on behalf of his party’s campaign.
