Politics

November 20, 2006 - Do you remember the "purple maps" from the 2004 elections? They showed that -- contrary to the "red state" vs. "blue state" hype -- in reality, our country was deeply divided. In most of the country, states weren't solidly Democratic or Republican, but a rich blend of both.

November 17, 2006 - The historic walk-out of workers at a Smithfield Foods operation in Tarheel, N.C. -- the largest pork processing plant in the country, known for its checkered labor history -- that we reported on yesterday continues.

November 16, 2006 - If organized labor does indeed start pushing for trade agreements that better protect workers' rights, as my fellow Facing South blogger R. Neal reports, it will likely find support from an electorate that's proven to be deeply concerned about fair-trade issues.

November 15, 2006 - There's a lively discussion brewing over a Daily Kos, where I cross-posted my piece what the 2006 elections showed about Democrats and the South.

November 15, 2006 - This post, along with earlier entries here, here and here, will be pa

November 14, 2006 - Magic 8 Ball says: Outlook is Good

November 13, 2006 - Most of the politicians running for office in 2006 have folded up their circus tents, but the residents of hurricane-ravaged New Orleans will have to endure a final round of voting to determine their House Representative. In a race with 13 candidates, incumbent William Jefferson (D) only received 30% of the vote, forcing a run-off.