Presidential Candidates

What a New Presidency May Mean for Cities

Senator Obama seems to be more "responsive" to cities' needs, while Senator McCain's focus is largely on cutting taxes to restore jobs and business.

22 October 2008 - 11:00am

Philadelphia Daily News

Candidates Must Appeal to Cities, Suburbs

Tonight's presidential debate is the candidates' last chance to address respective suburban and urban issues.

15 October 2008 - 2:00pm

The New York Times

Infrastructure Needs to be a Major Election Issue

None of the major presidential candidates are paying enough attention to the nation's deteriorating infrastructure, according to this article.

16 May 2008 - 7:00am

Scholars & Rogues

Candidates Sit Idly While Sprawl Thrives and Cities Die

This piece from The Cleveland Free Times argues that policy can and does encourage sprawl, and none of the candidates running for president will do anything to combat these policies. Meanwhile, American cities will continue to die off.

9 May 2008 - 9:00am

The Cleveland Free Times

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'Gas Tax Holiday' Won't Help Americans

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman holds no punches in expressing his displeasure in the 'gas tax holiday' proposal now that presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has joined presumptive Republican nominee John McCain in endorsing it.

30 April 2008 - 5:24pm

The New York Times

Ken Snyder

Smart Growth and Sustainability Should Focus on Climate Change More Than Immigration

Thu, 01/17/2008 - 16:29

This evening my wife, Beth Conover, will appear on a televised panel discussion on "Immigration and Sustainability" aired on Rocky Mountain PBS's Colorado State of Mind, hosted by Greg Dobbs. The panel includes former Gov. Dick Lamm, former Post columnist Diane Carman, and State Rep. Michael Garcia (D-Aurora). An mp3 of the program is already available at the following link.

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