Politics
October 27, 2006 -
Over the last few days, the 2006 elections have taken a dramatic turn. Debates about Iraq and the big policy issues of the day have been swept off the headlines, which are now dominated by charges of nasty campaign tactics by Republicans in Missouri (stems cells and Michael J. Fox) and Tennessee (race and Harold Ford).
October 27, 2006 -
Chuck Todd, a political editor at National Journal and editor-in-chief of The Hotline, singles out his picks for the top races to watch in November:
October 25, 2006 -
Are there still Democrats who think the party doesn't need a "Southern Strategy"? If so, the 2006 mid-term elections will likely cause them to think again, with control of Congress in the balance and key contests likely to be decided in the South.
October 19, 2006 -
The latest issue of Time magazine features an interview with country star Tim McGraw. The interview starts with McGraw's likable guy credentials:
October 17, 2006 -
As reported here earlier, "sanctity of marriage" amendments are on the ballot in Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia.
October 17, 2006 -
The NAACP is sending hundreds of workers to ten states to monitor the November elections:
October 12, 2006 -
UPDATE: Welcome all readers from DKos (where a great discussion has broken out about this new poll) and other places. Make yourself at home. As part of our Peace and Security Program, today the Institute released a major new poll on how Southerners view the Iraq war. The results are eye-opening and signal a big change in attitudes about the war in the South. Below is the complete press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2006