Efforts Afoot to Mount Boehner Challenge
House Republican insurgents arenÂ’t particularly hopeful that theyÂ’ll be able to topple Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) but are launching an effort to draft Rep.
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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 can’t say we don’t have opportunities,” GOP pollster Glen Bolger said on Wednesday.
2010 Senate Map May Not Be Much Better for the GOP
It wasnÂ’t 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 weren’t 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 didnÂ’t have too bad of an election night.
Senate GOP Wounded, Talks of Rebranding
For Judiciary ranking member Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), changing the partyÂ’s 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 didn’t — 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 hasn’t 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 havenÂ’t changed.
And Now for Something Completely Different
Pete Domenici (R). Rep. Tom Udall (D) handily defeated Rep. Steve Pearce (R) in the race for Domenici’s seat — and the irony is, Udall almost didn’t run. While both Pearce and Rep.
NRSC Race on Hold
Norm ColemanÂ’s (R-Minn.) re-election bid going into a recount and as many as two other Senate Republicans facing protracted election fights, Sen.
Republicans, This Is the First Day of the Rest of Your Lives
Obama must satisfy Americans, most of whom are pragmatic, as well as base Democratic constituencies, most of which arenÂ’t.
Boehner Wants to Continue as Leader
Forging ahead after a wave of losses on Tuesday night, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Wednesday morning sent a letter to GOP Members and Members-elect asking them to keep him on as their
Alaska’s GOP Houdinis May Escape
Don Young (R-Alaska) also won Tuesday, hanging on to the seat that he has held since 1973.
DCCC Says Its Cash Key in Several Races
John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), as well as to try to win an open seat in suburban Minneapolis, but to no avail.
Illinois Governor Eyes Obama Replacement
“Because it’s important that the best person for Illinois is selected, I want to be clear that the calendar won’t dictate our search,” Blagojevich said in a statement.