Speaker Peter Roskam? Mark Kirk Thinks So
A former whip team member and current senator has a No. 1 draft pick on the short list of names to ascend to the top of the House Republican Conference: Peter Roskam of Illinois. Sen. Mark S.
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Ex-Congressman Hints at Comeback Bid in Kansas (Updated)
Tiahrt asked the Kansas City Star. In 2010, Tiahrt lost a primary for Senate to Jerry Moran, R-Kan., who was also a House member at the time.
Republican Field for Radel’s Seat Expected to Grow (Updated) (Video)
Goss said in a Monday afternoon phone interview with CQ Roll Call that he is “strongly considering” a run and will likely reach a decision by the end of the week. Goss, the son of former Rep.
Kirk’s Next Challenge? Re-Election in 2016
In a wide-ranging, Jan. 16 interview in his personal office, Kirk said he watched former Sen. Scott P.
Boehner Waxes About Surly Drunks, His Tan
Boehner finally graced “The Tonight Show” with an interview on Thursday, sharing bits and pieces about his upbringing, his famous tan and his high-pressure post with outgoing host Jay Leno.
Boehner Tells Leno Government Shutdown a ‘Predictable Disaster’
Boehner acknowledged, in a Thursday evening interview with comedian Jay Leno, that Republicans were to blame for the government shutdown.
Democrat Don Beyer Will Run to Replace Jim Moran in Virginia
“I’m still in the stage of trying to gather the right folks and put together the right plan,” Beyer said in a Friday morning phone interview.
I Agree With Secretary Gates: Clinton Would Make a Good President | Commentary
In a recent interview on CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” former Defense Secretary Robert Gates was asked whether Hillary Rodham Clinton would make a good president.
Lankford to Conservative Groups: ‘I’m Not Their Enemy’
The special election to replace him is scheduled for the same date as the 2014 midterm elections, with a June 24 primary.
McCain Says Obama Is Worse Than Carter
The Arizona Republican went further, saying the Syria situation could ultimately pose a terrorist threat to the United States.
Exit Interview: Philip Minardi
“Not only are the lines manageable, but it has the single best snack in the Capitol Complex: black and white cookies,” he asserted.
The One House Appropriator Who Didn’t Vote for the Omnibus
The omnibus passed the House this week in an overwhelming fashion, 359-67.
GOP to Huddle on Immigration at Retreat
Leadership is hoping to reach some semblance of common ground among the conference, where the views on how to overhaul the nation’s immigration system have been sharply divided and the rhetoric consistently
Harry Reid Evolves on Marijuana
The Nevada Democrat told the Las Vegas Sun’s Karoun Demirjian in an interview Thursday that his views on legalizing medical marijuana have changed.
After Cutting to the Bone, a Little Relief for House Members and Committees
Such travel is a challenge in the age of austerity. “Many, many committees have expressed concern,” Miller said in a recent interview.
Spend Smarter, Not More | Commentary
In an interview last November, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, “We’re challenging every past assumption, every past formula.”
Capitalizing on Capitol Hill Fox
(Courtesy Andrew Aydin) Walk the dog around until she either sniffs out the CHF or the CHF comes bounding out for its daily photo op.
Bill Owens to Retire From Congress (Updated) (Video)
Still, The Post-Star, a local newspaper, noted that she faces competition in the primary. The report noted that John James, who played Jeff Colby on “Dynasty” is eyeing the seat.
Lobbyists Ask, Then Write, ‘Where The Jobs Are’
“So we think we’ve got it just about right,” Dearie, who is executive vice president for policy at the Financial Services Forum, told CQ Roll Call during a recent interview.
Gates Insists His Book is No Betrayal
In an interview with Katie Couric, Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates pushed back against critics who suggested he should have sat on his memoir about his years in the Obama administration, insisting