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.
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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.
Inaugurations Are Occasions for Hope and Renewal
The following summer I came to Washington, D.C., as an intern with my Congressman, John Anderson (R-Ill.), working with other GOP interns on research task forces aimed at rejuvenating the party by developing
Holder Hearing Concludes, Features Fireworks and Praise
Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) over the length of the hearing.
Grassley, Specter, Cornyn Take Holder to Task
John Cornyn (R-Texas) also provided the first real fireworks of the day. But Holder seemed unfazed.
Senate Approves Remaining $350 Billion in Bailout Funding
For his part, Nelson said he couldnt vote to release the second half of the funds given the Bush administrations mismanagement of the initial $350 billion.
Pelosi Unveils $825 Billion Stimulus
Among items that didnt make it into the measure is another patch to the Alternative Minimum Tax, which would have either swollen its size or crowded out other tax cuts.
Jindal Not Endorsing Vitter For Now
David Vitter (R) can point to Gov.
GOP Rips Stimulus Package
just took a moment to look over the draft from [Appropriations] Chairman [David] Obey and the outline by [Ways and Means] Chairman [Charlie] Rangel oh my God,” said House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio
Democrats See Opportunities in California
But that doesnt mean that there havent been significant early developments on the Congressional front in the Golden State.
Geithner’s Confirmation Hearing Postponed
I dont hold mistakes against people … and it was a mistake, Sen.
New Hampshire: Lynch Out, Eyes Turn to Hodes, Shea-Porter
I can tell you that although I dont know what Ill be doing in 2010, Im not going to run for the United States Senate, Lynch said, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader.
Senate GOP Unmoved on Release of Bailout Money
A letter sent earlier this week to Congressional leaders from Summers, in which he continued to promote the bailout plan, hasnt appeared to calm the fears of many Members wavering on whether to
Gubernatorial Race Will Show if Jersey GOP Has a Pulse
But sometimes, things arent as they seem. [IMGCAP(1)]On the plus side for the GOP, Democratic Gov.
Biden’s Alter Ego to Succeed Him in Senate
Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) acknowledged Wednesday that he is targeting the First State and is in the process of recruiting Delawares popular, at-large Representative, Mike Castle (R)
Democrats Eye Wolverine Gains
Joe Knollenberg (R) and Tim Walberg (R) were considered pretty obvious targets in 2008, at least one Michigan operative sees McCotter, Upton and Rogers as much less vulnerable.
Bluegrass Brawl
Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) will seek a third term in 2010, it seems hard for the Hall of Fame former Major League Baseball pitcher to be more clear.
Obama Should Spray the Taliban’s Poppies, Rep. Kirk Asserts
Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) contends after returning from military service in the war zone.
Holder to Get GOP Grilling
on a variety of topics, including his role in controversial pardons by former President Bill Clinton as well as inconsistencies in his answers to questions from Judiciary ranking member Arlen Specter (R-Pa