Recall the Inglorious Moments
Charles Sumner (R-Mass.) referred to the inebriated VP’s slurred address as “the most unfortunate thing that has occurred in our history.” • The shortest inaugural address belongs to George Washington
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Expensive, Wide-Open Senate Race Is Likely
George VoinovichÂ’s (R-Ohio) retirement announcement Monday set off a firestorm of speculation in Buckeye State political circles, with many former and current House Members looking at the race to replace
He Called His Friends to Win the Primary
Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), became the Republican nominee to represent the 46th district in the Virginia House of Delegates with only 20 votes.
Legislating the Legacy of a Lion
Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), among the SenateÂ’s more conservative Members and an across-the-aisle friend of KennedyÂ’s, said Republican support for health care reform, and ObamaÂ’s agenda generally, is possible
Reid Finally Wins Support for Lands Package
Tom CoburnÂ’s (R-Okla.) year-long filibuster of a massive public lands bill.
Truancy Could Be Issue at Sunday Vote
Attendance at a rare Sunday vote this weekend could be spotty, with several Senate Republicans indicating that they donÂ’t see their votes as decisive and do not plan to show.
Artfully Redefining Earmarks
Mark Sanford (R) has said he does not want the stimulus money. Sanford is standing firm, despite having the third-highest unemployment rate in the nation and massive budget cuts in his state.
Eyes on Menendez and K Street
While Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) hasnÂ’t officially tasked Menendez with working over the business community, the role wouldnÂ’t be a surprise for a prolific and aggressive fundraiser
Heard on the Hill: Better Know What He’s Getting Into
Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), whose signature style is bold, artistic designer gear, hasn’t picked out a ball dress, she said. “I haven’t thought about it,” she told us.
Ethics Report Tallies Inquiries
William Jefferson (D-La.), Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) and Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.) and Reps. Bob Filner (D-Calif.) and Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.).
Now Airing: Everyone Loves Tom
Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said.
Toomey Confirms He’s Looking at Statewide Bid
Pat Toomey (R) said he is considering a statewide bid in 2010, either for governor or another primary challenge to Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.).
Clinton Courting Fellow Senators Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
The former First Lady spent an hour each with incoming Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) and ranking member Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) last week, and she has made herself available to all
For Cantor, Message Is the Medium
Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) and his chief deputy, Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), are retooling the House GOPÂ’s once-formidable legislative arm-twisting operation into one focused on helping the party
K Street Files: Black Is Back
“But I certainly knew at the age of 61 that I wasn’t going to completely retire.” Black said he talked to a couple of other firms, but he said in the end BKSH was “the logical place for me.”
K Street Files: Black Is Back
“But I certainly knew at the age of 61 that I wasn’t going to completely retire.” Black said he talked to a couple of other firms, but he said in the end BKSH was “the logical place for me.”
Sunday Vote Could Spoil Early Comity
Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), was likely to undermine hopes for bipartisanship in the early days of the 111th Congress.
Blunt, Talent Considering Missouri Senate Race
Kit BondÂ’s (R-Mo.) retirement announcement Thursday morning set off rampant speculation about which Missouri Republicans may be looking to run statewide in 2010 to succeed the four-term Senator.
Obama: Fixing Economy Requires Change in Washington
.” He will seek to create “new jobs that pay well and can’t be outsourced,” focusing on work that produces clean energy technologies.
Polar Opposite Polling in Alaska
A newly released Dittman Research (R) poll showed Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) leading Gov. Sarah Palin (R) by a wide margin in a hypothetical 2010 GOP Senate primary matchup.