The New Members of the House
Marilyn Musgrave (R) eked out a victory with the lowest winning percentage of any Member of the House in 2006, but this year she wasnt so lucky.
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The Next Freshman Class
If Kilroy doesnt make it, another famous cartoon character might: Charlie Brown. Brown, the Democratic nominee in the race to replace Rep. John Doolittle (R-Calif.), was trailing state Sen.
Blunt Is Out
House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) announced this morning that he will relinquish his No. 2 leadership job in the next Congress, clearing the way for his lieutenant, Chief Deputy Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va
Emanuel Is Off to White House
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) was swift to react, calling Emanuel an ironic choice for a president-elect who has promised to change Washington, make politics more civil and govern
Boehner Backing Sessions for NRCC Chairman
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) has endorsed Rep.
Efforts Afoot to Mount Boehner Challenge
House Republican insurgents arent particularly hopeful that theyll be able to topple Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) but are launching an effort to draft Rep.
Heard on the Hill: And the Band Might Not Play On
Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.) already announced he would leave Congress, and his replacement, Rep. Bill Sali (R-Idaho), was voted out of office on Tuesday. Keyboardist Rep.
Freshmen to Face Tough Races in ’10
Republicans cant say we dont have opportunities, GOP pollster Glen Bolger said on Wednesday.
2010 Senate Map May Not Be Much Better for the GOP
It wasnt long after the polls closed Tuesday night before Republicans began staking out their turf. Hours after his colleague Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.) lost re-election, Sen.
Obama’s Coattails a Bit Short in Plains States
Barack Obama (D-Ill.) overwhelmingly won the electoral college in his presidential race, his coattails werent quite as long as some Democrats were hoping particularly in the Plains.
House GOP, Democrats Await Leadership Shake-Up
Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) could announce a decision on his future as early as today, a source close to him said, and the fate of Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) remains uncertain.
Wadhams’ Dual Role Draws Mixed Reviews
George Allen (R-Va.) to a 2008 White House victory.
Republicans Avoid Worst-Case Scenario
In a world defined by carefully honed expectations, Congressional Republicans didnt have too bad of an election night.
Senate GOP Wounded, Talks of Rebranding
For Judiciary ranking member Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), changing the partys image means shedding some of the harder right-leaning inclinations and to adopt a more centrist-based approach.
Based on Hope, GOP Declares Coleman the Winner
Norm Coleman (R-Minn) the winner, a move that Republicans privately said was aimed at calming frayed nerves.
Obama Needs Help in Keeping Promise to Unify Country
. Obama promised he would listen to those who disagree with him Bush often didnt and reached out to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn. … I hear your voices.
House Leadership Races Immediately Under Way
Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), who hasnt yet decided his future. Mr.
Reid’s New Majority Doesn’t Eliminate Obstacle Course
two years of legislative gridlock can be overcome when the parties doing the negotiating havent changed.
And Now for Something Completely Different
Pete Domenici (R). Rep. Tom Udall (D) handily defeated Rep. Steve Pearce (R) in the race for Domenicis seat and the irony is, Udall almost didnt run. While both Pearce and Rep.
NRSC Race on Hold
Norm Colemans (R-Minn.) re-election bid going into a recount and as many as two other Senate Republicans facing protracted election fights, Sen.