Democratic Governors Excited for Partnership With Obama
Mark Sanford (R), who expressed significant concern that another stimulus package would potentially increase the size of the federal debt.
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Card Check to Create a Colossal Clash
.” “I can’t believe any politician would support that notion,” he continued.
La. Voters Head to Polls Saturday
Jim McCrery (R) is retiring. In that race, both Democrat Paul Carmouche and Republican John Fleming claim to have the lead, according to their internal polling numbers.
Pot Lobby Aims High Next Year
It wonÂ’t be easy. After all, the marijuana lobby is one of the few groups advocating on behalf of an illegal substance.
Heard on the Hill: Dumpster-Diving With Broke Staffers
So he threw about 30 of his Bailout Burgers — traditional bacon cheeseburgers minus the pickles (“we can’t afford them,” joked Mendelsohn) — into a bag and hopped over to the Dirksen Senate Office
Both Candidates Declare Victory in Minnesota Recount
Norm Coleman (R) and comedian Al Franken (D) all but finished, both campaigns on Friday declared that they were ahead going into the next phase of the recount.
Cole Backed for Approps
Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) has two votes, while the 26 other Members — a combination of committee ranking members and regional representatives — have one vote each.
Overview: Quick Start Vital for Successful 111th Congress
“All of the things that we didn’t pass in the 110th — now we have the votes,” noted one senior Senate Democratic aide.
Keep People Warm, Fed and Working
This isnÂ’t really about the Barnett shale, though.
Races Leave Members Broke
Ric Keller (R) is likely to face a tough challenge in a politically and demographically volatile central Florida district in 2010. Next in the debt count is Rep.
Presidential Agenda: Obama Will Find Lobbyists Tough to Exclude
“Democrats can’t seem to stop trying to outbid each other — with the taxpayers’ money,” House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said in a recent statement.
Worth a Thousand Words
John McCain (R-Ariz.) but of Christine Roth.
Mixed Financial Bag for Would-Be Senators
Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) surprised most of the Sunshine StateÂ’s political class when he announced last week that he wonÂ’t seek a second term in 2010.
Stevens’ Attorneys Request ‘Fair’ Trial for Their Client
Ted Stevens (R) demanded a new trial Friday, claiming a range of alleged injustices that include government prosecutors tampering with witnesses and evidence, as well as a tainted jury pool.
‘Stimulus’ Not the Way To Reboot the Economy
Government doesn’t create new jobs and prosperity — only real investment in the private sector, and expansion of U.S. economic activity, do.
Let’s Not Nationalize Americans’ Health Care
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.), writing in Stanford Medicine this fall, wisely observed that “most of the key breakthroughs we need in health are not a function of money.
Harris Files Paperwork for Possible Md. Rematch
Andy Harris (R) appears to be laying the groundwork for another Congressional bid, but a source close to Harris caution that no final decision on seeking a rematch has been made.
Kyl Reasserts Opposition to Auto Bailout
In the face of public opposition to a government bailout of the auto industry, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) took the unusual step Thursday night of having his staff circulate an e-mail to his
Global Warming Lacks a Clear Consensus
One-dimensional proposals may ultimately be necessary, but they arenÂ’t yet. Right now, we can take steps to reduce man-made greenhouse gases while also achieving other important goals.
Berkowitz Ponders Rematch With Young in Alaska
Don Young (R). The 17-term Alaska Republican defeated Berkowitz 51 percent to 44 percent last month.