On AlterNet: election 08

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The Racist Double-Standards of Election '08

Andrew Lam, New America Media. November 4, 2008.

To be a person of color is to have one's patriotism, motives, and beliefs scrutinized and put on trial, again and again.

A Telling Palin Scandal: Her Environmental Record

Leonard Doyle, Independent UK. September 10, 2008.

Sarah Palin has an environmental policy so toxic it would make George W. Bush blush.

Palin Fails by Her Own Standards

deleted, AlterNet. September 4, 2008.

Palin went on attack Wednesday night, deriding Democrats, mischaracterizing Obama and insulting Americans, who she must think won't know any better.

Despite Campaign Spin, McCain Would Be a Disaster on Women's Rights

The Progress ReportAugust 31, 2008.

Artful spin by McCain's campaign team has misled many voters about his rightist stance and awful record on reproductive rights.

Palin: The Stakes Just Got Higher

Nomi Prins, AlterNet. August 29, 2008.

McCain may be resorting to obvious pandering with his VP pick -- but political pandering wins elections.

McCain's Warped Worldview

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. August 20, 2008.

McCain's campaign is an irrational mix of patriotic swagger and blindness to reality that's proving scarily successful with uninformed voters.

Does GOP Stand for Grampa's Old Politicians?

Andy Kroll, The Nation. August 8, 2008.

If the GOP fails to bring a new generation into their ranks, they may continue to lose the votes of that generation for decades to come.

Clinton the Brawler Beats Obama the Consensus Builder

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. April 23, 2008.

Clinton wins Pennsylvania to fight on, while Obama maintains a firm delegate lead.

SoundBytes and Trivia Dominate Election08

Bia Assevero, The Wip. March 2, 2008.

For as much as Republican and Democratic candidates have bandied about the word "change" the process itself remains the same.

Will Dems Get Robbed Again in 2008?

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. January 4, 2008.

The presidency may come down to how well populist messages hold up against Republican "class warfare" rhetoric.

What Does the ‘08 Election Hold for Gay Republicans?

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. January 2, 2008.

If you were (or are) a gay Republican, which candidate would you be supporting during the primaries?

A Challenge to Hillary Bashers: Explain Why You Hate Her

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, AlterNet. December 10, 2007.

The loathing of Hillary Clinton unites everyone from the ultraright to the ultraleft -- but why?

How the Democratic Frontrunners Compare on Health Care

Katrina vanden Heuvel, TheNation.com. December 3, 2007.

Can Clinton, Edwards or Obama actually fix our health care system?

Are Presidential Candidates Out of Touch With America?

Sally Kohn, Center for Community Change. November 30, 2007.

This Saturday, the Heartland Presidential Forum will bring politics back to the people.

Claws Are out for Candidates' 'First Ladies'

Paul Harris, The Observer UK. August 13, 2007.

"Puppy killer," "pole-dancer," "scheming": the spouses of America's presidential candidates are facing tough criticism and intense scrutiny as the campaign turns dirty.