The View from Jackson The View from Jackson
I could analyze Senator Barack Obama's Mississippi win all day--and wouldn't that be a kick? But I wouldn't be able to do nearly as provocative a job as Donna Ladd, editor of the h...
Mar 12, 2008 / Bob Moser
Who Would Jesus Vote For? Who Would Jesus Vote For?
The new evangelicals are rejecting the religious right and embracing a broader social gospel.
Purple Obama Purple Obama
While Obama was winning over Virginians he was not supposed to have a prayer with, McCain was losing some voters he must have.
Feb 14, 2008 / Bob Moser
South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’ South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’
As Clinton and Obama square off in South Carolina, a window opens on the fractured state of black politics. It's been an extended soul search. And it ain't over yet.
Fumbling Florida Fumbling Florida
Have Democrats already blown the biggest swing state?
Blue Tide In Kentucky–and Virginia Blue Tide In Kentucky–and Virginia
Democrats gained steam in Tuesday's off-year elections, making it even more obvious that two significant Southern states are up for grabs in 2008.
The New GOP Means Business The New GOP Means Business
Forget Values Voters. With Bushism discredited and mainstream Republicans looking for candidates with business savvy and competence, Democrats may be facing far more formidable foe...
Kentucky at War Kentucky at War
Opposition to the Iraq War has created some unlikely alliances in Kentucky, much to the chagrin of Senator Mitch McConnell.
Purple America Purple America
Democrats are poised to seize a historic opportunity to win back voters in the South and West they started losing four decades ago.
The Democrats’ Depressing Debate The Democrats’ Depressing Debate
The candidates ignored race, class and religion, and fumbled the key question of how to get out of Iraq.