Democrats Wary of GOP Bounce
John McCain (R-Ariz.) in their battle for the White House.
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In Minnesota Suburbs, They Love a Parade
Erik Paulsen (R) estimated on Saturday that he was walking in his 14th parade of the summer — with three more to go. “He doesn’t walk, he runs,” said Laurie Esau, Paulsen’s campaign manager.
Heard on the Hill: He Said What?
“The woman said, ‘You can’t change. You can’t leave the Republican party,” Chafee said. “She wouldn’t let me sign the paper.” It’s All Greek to Them.
In the Hurricane’s Wake
Jim McCrery (R-La.). This year, Louisiana was scheduled to hold its first closed primaries in three decades on Sept. 6.
Democrats Still Without an Energy Bill
“While the majority still doesn’t seem to actually have a bill drafted, they do seem more than willing to showcase their approach to America’s energy: perversely increasing energy costs for some,
Kansas: Farm Bureau Hopes to Harvest Jenkins Victory
State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins (R), hoping to upend freshman Rep. Nancy Boyda (D) in the Republican-leaning, heavily rural 2nd district, has been endorsed by the Kansas Farm Bureau.
Brown Seeks to Buck the Odds in GOP District
John Doolittle (R), is swimming upstream against a 16-point Republican registration advantage.
Rangel in GOP Cross Hairs
No wonder he doesn’t care if taxes go up — he’s not paying them!” But Democratic sources pointed to Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-Calif.), ranking member on the Appropriations panel, and Rep.
Lieberman All Alone in Senate
Although highly unlikely, Democrats worry he could decide to cut ties with Democrats and caucus with Republicans — which could turn the chamber over to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for the remainder
Bush Hunts for Endgame Wins
“I think that we have to be measured in what we consider for the economy because, on the one hand, you might want a second stimulus proposal, but on the other hand, you don’t want to increase the
Detroit Pulls Up to the Cash Window
“When that bill was passed, I don’t think anybody expected the rapid increase in gas prices, and I don’t think anybody expected the capital markets would be as challenged as they are now,” said Bruce
Heard on the Hill: Waiting for Dave
Barack Obama (D) and John McCain (R), respectively.
Under the Radar: TV Watching Inspired Democrat’s Political Run
Monroe can still recall the two sentences uttered by Bush at the event that ultimately led him down the road toward an improbable challenge this year against House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.): “Listen
Colorado: GOP Poll Shows Senate Race Is in a Dead Heat
Bob Schaffer (R) in the open Senate race, a GOP- sponsored survey taken last week had the two candidates in a statistical tie.
GOP Says Protests Moved Energy Debate
Still, those efforts have made Democrats “increasingly aware that they are between a rock and a hard place on this issue,” said Michael Steel, spokesman for House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio).
Louisiana: Primaries Rescheduled After Hurricane Delay
For those races that donÂ’t need runoffs, Nov. 4 will serve as the general election. For races that need runoffs, the general election will be pushed back to Dec. 6.
New Mexico: Udall Backs Offshore Drilling in New TV Ad
Steve Pearce (R), who has long favored more domestic oil drilling to help address the energy crisis. PearceÂ’s position is more in line with voters, according to recent polls.
Democrats Play Blame Game
“We have folks now pretending they haven’t been in power for the last eight years, and that the failures of the last eight years were somebody else’s fault,” said House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
McCain Campaign Picks Up Big Win During Conventions
John McCain (R-Ariz.) out of the water once and for all? The answer is simple. When it comes to picking their presidents, the American people want steak, not sizzle.
Full Slate of Candidates Ready if Rangel Falters
Because Rangel is 78 and has been in office since 1971, there is plenty of pent-up ambition in the 15th district, and it isnÂ’t difficult to pull together a list of potential successors.