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mrsuper.org

The Democratic race for the White House is as unresolved as ever – and superdelegates (unpledged delegates who are free to support either Clinton or Obama) are now more aware of their importance than at any time in the primary season. That’s cause for reflection, introspection, and discussion – all of which can be found in the pages of mrsuper.org. Here, “an undecided superdelegate debunks myths, offers insight, and answers questions about the 2008 Democratic nomination process” – making this blog just about the only venue where you can hear from a superdelegate firsthand. Check in daily to get his (or hers) latest scoop on upcoming primaries, see who has the latest edge, and get an insider’s thoughts on situations like the effect of Reverend Wright on Obama’s campaign. With its array of Categories from Current affairs to Myths combined with incisive commentary, the site offers a unique perspective into the political process from the people who may affect it.

MOMocrats

The Democratic race for the White House rolls on with primaries in North Carolina and Indiana next up. Our look at political blogs continues with sites that are covering the race, the candidates, and the issues.

MOMocrats founder Glennia Campbell, along with co-founders Beth Blecherman and Stefania Pomponi Butler and their staff of nationally-recognized professional bloggers are dedicated to "putting a Democrat in the White House in January 2009 and effectuating real change in our nation." To that end, the MOMocrats pull together news briefs, offer opinions, discuss the issues, and provide a forum for both reader and candidate to ask questions and take a stand. Both politicos and posters get their say here; in a MOMocrats exclusive, Barack Obama recently replied to readers’ questions on poverty, childcare, and other issues and you can read his answers here. A small sampling of the news offered by the site provides a perspective on the gas tax “vacation” proposed by Clinton and McCain and one poster's speech on a national issue. In addition to the posts, there’s a “MOMocrats Poll” on issues of the day, a multitude of other political blogs for additional reading, and a “MOMocrats Mall” offering t-shirts and other products for sale.

The Vote

As voters in North Carolina and Pennsylvania prepare to cast their votes in the presidential primaries, we take another look at one of the many political blogs that are covering the race, the candidates, and the issues.

Tom Abrahams is the weekend anchor for abc13 in Houston, Texas – and he’s also a political junkie, an avocation that combines with his professional life to provide the observations on his blog, The Vote. Following the candidates “who will try to take The Vote in 2008”, Tom mixes news, analysis, and insights (with links from other news sources) to provide A Look Ahead to North Carolina, Notes on Pennsylvania, and an intriguing proposal for a potential presidential fundraiser. The candidates and their stands on the issues are covered here too, of course, as are Tom’s thoughts on what it’s like to write about politics. At once factual and personal, The Vote will appeal to members of both parties looking for more insight into the political process.

The Thicket

As the presidential campaign winds on (for the Democrats at least), TypePad has been highlighting various political blogs to give you a sense of what the country – and the world – is thinking. This is the latest in the series.

The Thicket is a bipartisan blog about the state legislative institution and federalism written by and for legislative junkies. A number of contributors regularly post news briefs, opinions, and more, making it a place "where questions and debates take root, where introspection, analysis and dialogue flourish". That it does, as you’ll see in coverage of the recent legislative primaries in Texas and Ohio, pending controversial issues, and people in the news. In addition to posts, The Thicket also features state and national blogs, legislative blogs (by state), and a daily poll, creating a robust center of research, news, and insights for those interested in the political process.

Ron Paul

You barely have to pay any attention to U.S. Presidential politics at all to notice one of the most amazing, and enthusiastic, online campaigns of all time: Ron Paul. Just as with Howard Dean's campaign, which used Movable Type to power its blog back in 2004, Ron Paul's TypePad-powered blog has been at the heart of an online phenomenon that has rippled across the rest of the web. Regardless of whether you agree with his distinctive and fiercely-held positions, you can't help but respect a campaign that has seized the imagination of so many online.

The blog, simply titled Ron Paul, gives the latest news on his campaign, offers his thoughts on the issues, documents the journey to the White House and the battle for delegates, and explains his signature take on the economy. Paul's passion and personal voice are clearly evident, and his archived posts make smart use of TypePad's flexible archiving, to show you week-by-week the progress of a campaign for the most powerful position in the world.

Red State Rebels

In this presidential election year, political voices and viewpoints are taking center stage in America. As we approach “Super Tuesday” with voters in 24 states casting their ballots for candidates and issues, Featured TypePad takes a look at various political blogs, their authors, and their views. We started Saturday, February 2 and will continue through Tuesday --  and watch for more posts on this subject in the months ahead!

Not all “Red States” are all red. Case in point: Idaho, home of Red State Rebels, a blog committed to “promoting progressive political thought and inclusive democracy”. Here, contributors give voice to opinions that might appear to veer away from the expected views in this “Reddest of the Red States”, but are just as passionate. Naturally, posts on the 2008 Election take center stage, but readers can find informed writings on National Politics, Foreign Policy, and Religion as well. Links to blogs from around Idaho, the West, and the nation enrich the site and provide a lively forum of discussion for like-minded contributors.

Anderson @ Large

In this presidential election year, political voices and viewpoints are taking center stage in America. As we approach “Super Tuesday” with voters in 24 states casting their ballots for candidates and issues, Featured TypePad takes a look at various political blogs, their authors, and their views. We started yesterday and will continue through Tuesday -- and watch for more posts on this subject in the months ahead!

Faye Anderson is a citizen journalist who shares news, trends, and information in Anderson@Large that may particularly resonate with African American voters and are relevant to all voters. Obviously, one of the bigger stories to emerge this year is the candidacy of Senator Barack Obama, and Ms. Anderson offers her thoughts on his approach and his campaign. Other candidates such as Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney get their due mentions as well. What makes this interesting reading is Ms. Anderson’s “extra” analysis: She goes behind the story to offer deeper thoughts on the subject, as her take on Obama’s potential appeal to Latino voters and larger Black/Brown issues demonstrate. This is a timely, thoughtful site that everyone will enjoy this election year.

Rox Populi

In this presidential election year, political voices and viewpoints are taking center stage in America. As we approach “Super Tuesday”, Featured TypePad takes a look at various political blogs, their authors, and their views. We'll start today and continue through Tuesday -- and watch for more posts on this subject in the months ahead!

 

 

Roxanne Cooper is a feminist and a housewife – and as her blog, Rox Populi, will tell you, “yes, we exist”! She doubtless represents many Americans, and as the election nears, it is that voice that will be heard by the candidates. As the field narrows and issues become greater defined, Roxanne adds her viewpoint, as you’ll read in posts about who gets her vote, the upcoming tax rebate, and on a different Morning in America. Roxanne’s posts are sharp, insightful, and offer her distinctive point of view on the issues that concern us; many of her posts contain links to longer articles for more information on the subject at hand. In addition, there’s a lengthy list of members of the Progressive Blog Alliance so that readers (and voters) can access information and opinion from a variety of sources.