In the Rolling Stone Magazine by Sean Wilentz (How Bush Destroyed The Republican Party) 4, September, 2008. The article chronicles various troubles associated with President Bush and the Republican Party. Several recent incidences are highlighted including Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, the indictment of DeLay, the fall of Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey, the famous Mission Accomplished speech and the decision to polarize the threat of terrorism. The article also mentions the significance of the 2000 Republican Party Presidential race between Bush and McCain. Other figures mentioned include Donald Rumsfeld, Alberto Gonzales and Karl Rove. Abstract by Tim Wells

In Mother Jones by Bruce Falconer (Yes, Republicans Can) 19, 2008. Presidential candidate Obama said, “We’re not red states or blue states; were the United States.” And with that quote, Mr. Obama began to sway moderate and rabid Republicans alike toward the Democratic ticket. Mr. Falconer profiles the fight over traditional Republican strongholds like Virginia, Montana, Missouri and Colorado. The Obama campaign believes that if they can win Iowa and the states won by Kerry in 2004 and knockoff a couple of these traditional red states they will win the White House. Abstract by Terry White