Alternative News and Information. en-us http://www.alternet.org/rss/button.gif http://www.alternet.org/ AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/ Copyright 2008 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/96913/mccain%27s_vp_pick%3A_a_sarah_palin_head-fake/ Reports say it's not Romney or Pawlenty; whether or not it turns out to be Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the networks are over Obama's DNC speech. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:18:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/96201/will_hillary_clinton_release_her_delegates/ This may be the only drama in an otherwise thoroughly-scripted TV show. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/96063/veepwatch%3A_obama_winning_high-stakes_expectations_game/ But the GOP nominee is watching Obama's pick carefully. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:41:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/86815/ron_paul_gets_best_primary_finish_yet/ The gadfly candidate is still pulling heavy support away from McCain Fri, 30 May 2008 10:50:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/86014/obama_claims_delegate_victory%3B_clinton_stays_in/ Last night, Senator Obama secured a majority of pledged delegates in the Democratic contest. Wed, 21 May 2008 05:00:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/85948/kennedy%27s_fight_and_the_democratic_void/ Today Sen. Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Tue, 20 May 2008 12:46:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/85459/obama-backing_edwards_elbows_aside_clinton/ Sen. Clinton's victory in West Virginia was overshadowed by Sen. Edwards endorsement of her opponent. Thu, 15 May 2008 03:52:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/85230/john_mccain%3A_eco-warrior/ In a swing through the Pacific Northwest, the candidate attempts to green wash his record and his environmental policies. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:19:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/84653/barack_obama%27s_very_good_primary_night/ The Senator's win in North Carolina and virtual draw in Indiana almost assures him of the nomination. Wed, 07 May 2008 03:47:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/84394/democrats_win_another_gop_house_seat/ Democrats are showing strength even in the deepest of red districts. Mon, 05 May 2008 05:06:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/84128/bill_o%27reilly%27s_foxy_lady/ Appearing on Fox News, Sen. Clinton tag-teamed with Bill O'Reilly to bash her Democratic opponent. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:02:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/81707/chimpeach_bush_only_third_party_candidates_are_discussing_it/ Obama and Clinton believe accountability is "off the table." Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:53:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/80454/hillary%27s_nafta_lies_kill_all_of_her_credibility_on_trade/ When it comes to the essential test of the trade debate, Clinton has been identified as a liar -- a put-in-boldface-type "L-I-A-R" liar. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:24:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/79584/david_paterson%3A_a_ny_activist%2C_progressive%2C_and_now_governor/ Paterson has been handed a remarkable opportunity to be not just a state officials but a national leader. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:25:01 PDT John Nichols http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/nichols/78042/civil_rights_icon_and_superdelegate_john_lewis_officially_dumps_clinton_for_obama/ Lewis, who remains close to Clinton, is not expected to lobby his colleagues all that hard on behalf of Obama. Frankly, that won't be necessary. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:29:01 PST John Nichols