U.S. Presidential Election

Ask a Mexican: What does "Wey" mean?

[VIDEO] HILARIOUS Presidential Race Parody from STL's Anastasis Films

John Pa and Matt Seilback of Anastasis Films have done bleeding heart St. Louis pride. They've done a truly badass campaign ad. And now they're back at us with a hilarious political parody in cartoon form!

Obama Win Depends On National "Ground Game" Run by Jefferson County Native

In the latest New Yorker issue, staff writer Ryan Lizza describes President Barack Obama's re-election campaign as a "high-risk" strategy of two phases: First, "soften" challenger Mitt Romney early with negative TV ads over the summer (the "air war"), then rely on droves of grassroots volunteers to ... More >>

The Convention That Could Have Been: What if STL Had Hosted the DNC?

If life in St. Louis is better than it was four years ago, it still ain't got nothin' on the summer of 1916--the last time we hosted the Democratic National Convention. You might remember that in 2010, St. Louis was a finalist to host the convention that brought 35,000 people to Charlotte, NC this ... More >>

St. Louis County Board of Elections is 1,000 Poll Workers Short for November

With the Democratic National Convention kicking off last night and some old crazy guy yelling at a chair last week, it's beginning to look a lot like election season everywhere you go. Only, there's a teensy problem going on at the St. Louis County Board of Elections: They're about a thousand poll ... More >>

Chicago Young Republicans to Romney Supporters: "Call Me Maybe"

The Chicago Young Republicans face the nearly impossible task of winning Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago -- and the rest of Illinois -- for Mitt Romney this November. So what do they do when the going gets tough? Why sing a cover of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe," of course. 'Cause, you know, ... More >>

Megadeth Rocker Elaborates About His Love for Mini-Horse

When metal demigod Dave Mustaine isn't raising eyebrows with his kind words about GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum, he's usually melting faces as the frontman for Megadeth. With so many years of rocking under his proverbial belt, Mustaine is entitled to some of the finer things in life. But a ... More >>

Ten 1982 Songs For Newt Gingrich's Theme Music, Now That "Eye of the Tiger" Is Out

It's a time-honored tradition: A candidate for political office starts walking out for stump speeches to the strains of a hit by a band that doesn't agree with his views. Cease-and-desist letters follow. This week's episode stars one Newt Leroy Gingrich, who has been using "Eye of the Tiger" dating ... More >>

Did Todd Akin Trick People Into Thinking Paul Ryan Endorsed Him?

Rep. Ryan supports Rep. Akin's (above) "principled approach to fiscal responsibility" but hasn't officially endorsed him.​There was a bit of confusion late last week over whether U.S. Congressman/GOP Golden Boy Paul Ryan officially endorsed Congressman Todd Akin in his campaign to unseat Senator C ... More >>

Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin: Defending the Republic

Can you feel it? Discontent has been in the air this week. The news has been full of #OccupyWallStreet and its various regional sympathy protests. On the face of it, it's hard to think of something more diametrically opposed to the Occupy movement than "Defending The Republic," a rally/appearanc ... More >>

St. Louis Should NOT Host the 2012 Democratic Convention

Face it: St. Louis just can't cover up all its zits.​Sure, the 2012 Democratic Convention could bring millions of dollars to the St. Louis economy. And, yes, it would be a great way for St. Louis to showcase to the world its recent downtown renovations -- City Garden, Washington Ave., Post Office ... More >>

Planning to Vote in Next Week's Primary? You're Among the Minority

The first round of the 2010 campaign season is about to come to an end in Missouri with next Tuesday's primaries. And while the fate of dozens of political wannabes hangs in the balance, it will be just a smattering of voters who determine their future. Yesterday, Secretary of State Robin Carnahan ( ... More >>

Crystal Method

9 p.m. Saturday, November 22. Dante's, 3221 Olive Street.

Rap the Vote

8 p.m. Monday, November 3. FUBAR, 3108 Locust Street.

Review Preview: Café Osage

A "No Holds Barred" Interview with Obama? Not Likely.

The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 10.14

Palin vs. Biden Vice Presidential Debate at Washington University : The Music Video

Vote Right Now!

Photos: The Pageant fills with Obama Supporters for VP Debate Watch Party

Nielsen Ratings: More Than Half of St. Louis Watched VP Debate

Further Notes on the Vice-Presidential Debate

Record Number of Media to Attend Vice Presidential Debate, Record TV Ratings Possible

It's His America

We're just living in it

Obama in Missouri -- Independence, Missouri

Can Ian make Barack Obama's chili? Yes he can!

Boston (The Band) Pwns Presidental Candidate Mike Huckabee

In Blue KC, Obama Gives Shout-Out to Cardinals

In Blue KC, Obama Gives Shout-Out to Cardinals

Restaurant Tidbits: Special Casino Edition (With Bonus Rudy Giuliani Cameo Appearance)

Joe gives Obama some advice for '08.

Week of February 8, 2007

The Lamest Duck

In his final term, Dick Gephardt goes AWOL

Keep the Dream Alive!! Draft Sharpton for Mayor '09

St. Louis turns its lonely eyes to Al

What Are Your Predictions for 2004?

Week of January 14, 2004

Black Is the New White

Angry comedian Lewis Black is worried about St. Louis' mold count

What About John?

Ashcroft deserves a better role in the Enron scandal

Best News Story To R.I.P.

Steve Fossett, hot-air balloonist

The Big Payback

With this presidential debate, the highlights didn't come from Bush or Gore

Best Name for an Auto-Repair Shop

Nader and Sons

Party Crashers

Ralph Nader tries to derail the corporate-sponsored presidential debates with a lawsuit. Protesters have their own plans to disrupt the Bush-Gore affair at Wash. U.

Primary Color

Following the greenbacks as Missouri gears up for Super Tuesday

What Is the Biggest Joke Played on the American Public?