Tar Heel Target
Richard Burr (R) is stronger than former Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R) was heading into the 2008 election.
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K Street Files: Burris’ Boys
Roland Burris (D) may be a creature of the Prairie State, but he isnt a stranger to everyone in Washington, D.C.
Heard on the Hill: Welcome to the Boys’ Club
Bush isnt getting much love these days.
Nary a Naysayer as Obama Takes Office
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) said.
Clinton’s Nomination Tripped Up, but Still Headed for Approval
John Cornyn (R-Texas) has placed a hold on the New York Senators nomination.
Kennedy Scare Shakes Capitol Hill
Kennedy didnt say anything during the ordeal but at one point looked up and kind of smiled that old Irish smile, Hatch said.
‘Childish Things’
The special mood of this or any new beginning cant be maintained indefinitely. One foundation executive said the lead-up to Jan. 20 reminded her of a weekend-long wedding party.
GOP Senate Whip Operation Shifts Right but Signals Push to Middle
I couldnt be more enthusiastic about the whip team Ive assembled.
Fashion Show Updates, First-Lady Style
Dianne Feinstein (D), state society Chairman Ed Royce (R), Reps.
Bad News Comes Early for Senate Republicans
Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) officially announced he wouldnt seek re-election in January 2007, more than 20 months before Election Day.
On Historic Day, GOP Accentuates Positive
Bush was sworn in for his second term, Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) held a 30-seat majority in the House and Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) maintained a thin hold on power in the Senate.
Heard on the Hill: The Candy Men Can
Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) until he lost his re-election bid in 2006. Then, Sen. Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.) took on the duty of keeping the drawer stocked until his death in 2007.
The Rose Garden: A Few Members Can Claim the Title of ‘FOO’
So its I dont know in first place.
Martinez Backs Holder for AG
But Martinez, who isnt on the Judiciary Committee, didnt appear to share some of his GOP colleagues concerns. He called for Republicans to join him in backing the nominee. Mr.
Durbin’s Rough Road
Durbin has a personal relationship with the president-elect, and I think theyll continue to talk. … But I dont think it will circumvent the normal channels of communication between the White House and
Senate Republicans Want OMB to Review Stimulus
In a letter to incoming Appropriations Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) sent Thursday, ranking member Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) acknowledges that this course of action may take more time, but said
Recruiting Battles Set To Kick Off
. At this point, more House Republicans appear to be looking at gubernatorial races, and by and large the seats they leave behind wont be as difficult to hold. Rep.
Obama Joins the Society of ‘Firsts’
In 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels (R) became the first black person to serve in the Senate. He was biracial, known to be an eloquent speaker, and also famous for his ability to reach compromise.
To Make Smart Power Work, Get the State Department in the Fight
While the new secretary of State cant implement a smart power strategy on her own, as our chief diplomat she can do a lot to make it easier for smart power to work.
Winds of Change Could Be Blowin’
Honolulu City Councilmember Charles Djou (R) formed a campaign committee in 2007 and started fundraising for a 2010 bid.