Hill Climbers: New Press Men in the House
Brian BilbrayÂ’s (R-Calif.) successful special election campaign. Bardella hadnÂ’t necessarily seen himself in politics, but heÂ’s a believer in being open to new experiences.
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Democrats Tee Off on Boehner
Democrats are showing Republicans they donÂ’t have a monopoly on political theatrics.
When It Comes to Election 2008, You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
But donÂ’t worry.
Boehner: GOP Has Pelosi on the Run
Mike Pence (R-Ind.), one of the organizers of the protest that has attracted 87 Members so far.
Heard on the Hill: A Veep Pick, er, Pluck
But it ainÂ’t cheap: An initial session runs $75, with monthly upkeep at $50 a pop. And Kaine wouldnÂ’t be alone in the Eyebrow Club for Pols.
Partisans Commission Nonpartisan Polls
The polls are the latest example of growing tension between Democratic activists who believe Democratic strategists in Washington arenÂ’t paying enough attention to longer-shot races.
McCain Is Right to ‘Go Negative’ — But Needs Positive
John McCain (R-Ariz) has every right to “go negative” on Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) — but he’d better firm up his positive message, too.
The Farm Team: Redraw Could Hurt Republicans
In California, Democrats and Republicans donÂ’t agree on much.
A Primary Trio Set for Colorado
Doug Lamborn (R) a second term in the solidly GOP 5th district. Lamborn is hoping to escape the fate of fellow freshman Rep.
Line Forms as Barrett Looks Upward in 2010
Gresham BarrettÂ’s (R-S.C.) likely play for the Palmetto State governorÂ’s mansion next cycle already is generating a lengthy list of possible replacements for the third-term lawmaker.
Silver State Showdown
Dean Heller (R) after losing last cycle by 5 points.
Party Caucus Roles in Congress Evolve Through the Years
Back in the last era of hyper-partisanship in Congress at the turn of the 20th century, Speaker “Uncle Joe” Cannon (R-Ill.)
McCain Drops Smoke Tax
“We can’t turn back the clock” and “take a bill from that era and put it in modern times.” And McCain today does not support raising taxes on cigarettes, his adviser said.
Reid Promises Hectic Session
“But I think that we all have learned … that shutting down the government doesn’t work very well.
Gingrich Talks Government Shutdown
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) predicted Wednesday during the fourth day of Republican protests at the Capitol that Democrats would lose a potential government shutdown fight over offshore oil drilling
Denver Knows ‘Hart-Ache’
But even with Hart out of the race, DenverÂ’s presidential hopes for 1988 didnÂ’t diminish.
GOP to Party in Very Blue State
Rudy Boschwitz (R).
New Poll Tests Matthews Vs. Specter in 2010
Arlen Specter (R) with a small lead over cable talk show host Chris Matthews, who has made public comments that he might run for Senate in his home state.
Pearce, Kennedy Go Up With First Ads
Steve Pearce (R) finally joined Rep. Tom Udall (D) on the airwaves, debuting his first spot this week — a 30-second appeal that focuses on energy.
GOP House Members Back for Day 3
McCrery, who is retiring, said Congress just hasnÂ’t done much.