Leahy Lauds Sotomayor’s Nomination
Leahy called the nomination of Sotomayor, the first Hispanic tapped for the Supreme Court and the third female nominee, historic.
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Obama: Court Pick Must Have Practical Sense’ as Well
In an interview with C-SPAN aired Saturday morning, the president said he wants to pick someone with “intellectual fire power, but also a little bit of the common touch and … a practical sense of
Wisconsin: Kapanke Wants Voters to Pick a Different Kind
Kapanke said in a phone interview last week that he is close to making an announcement about a Congressional bid.
Campaigning Explained
“Before it’s over, there will be 1,000 books on the 2008 election,— he said in a phone interview last week. “People will be writing about this 200 to 300 years from now.
Chu’s Quiet Rise in California Politics Speaks Volumes
Democrat Judy Chu has never been the loudest or most bombastic voice in the room.
Expected Nominee for Top Food Safety Slot Already Provoking Controversy
The White House has yet to nominate anyone for the top food safety slot at the Agriculture Department, but public health and consumer advocates have already started a quiet campaign against the job’s frontrunner
Democrats Plan an Offensive
Some on the left, meanwhile, are unhappy with the compromises and concessions to industry groups that Waxman made to secure the votes of other moderates for the package, with some environmental groups
Ensign Heads to Iowa to Press for a GOP Renewal
It really is,— Ensign said in an interview Thursday, when asked if he was interested in making a bid for the White House in 2012. “The daunting responsibility of that job is just overwhelming.
Leahy Tries to Head Off Confirmation Brawl
With the Senate preparing for the first Supreme Court confirmation of the Obama era, Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) is already trying to smooth the process, making peace offerings to ranking
Hoyer: House Likely to Adjourn Thursday
The House will probably adjourn for the Memorial Day recess Thursday without having resolved differences with the Senate on the war funding bill, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said in an interview
Specter’s Welcome Party Hasn’t Fully Arrived in Pa.
“I’m enthusiastically supporting Arlen Specter for the Democratic nomination and for re-election to the Senate,— Fattah said in a phone interview Tuesday.
Leon Kass to Deliver Humanities Lecture
The lecture will take place at 7 tonight at the Warner Theatre.
Master of the House
“He was arguably the greatest Speaker in the history of the House of Representatives,— he said in an interview. “They really should have a big portrait of him in the chamber.
Bunning Tees Off on McConnell, Again
“If Mitch McConnell doesn’t endorse me, it could be the best thing that ever happened to me in Kentucky,— Bunning said, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.In a Sunday show interview over the weekend
Hastert’s Quiet New Gig
The former Speaker declined repeated interview requests for this article.
Energy: 10 Staffers to Know
Energy and climate change legislation is one of the top priorities for the Obama administration and the 111th Congress.
Democrat Bedford Passes On Alabama Governor Bid
Roger Bedford , who had said he was seriously thinking about a run for the open seat, told the Political Parlor blog in his home state that he would defer.
Florida Ag Official To Decide on McCollum Challenge This Week
“I am very concerned about the whole idea of closing down primaries,” Bronson said in a telephone interview with CQPolitics on Monday afternoon.
Gibbs Suggests Court Pick Isn’t Imminent
“He is going to interview people he thinks are qualified and pick the person he thinks is best qualified,— Gibbs said.
Respect for Elders Is Theme in Asian Film
Bush signed the law to commemorate Asians’ and Pacific Islanders’ contributions to the United States. The month was chosen because of notable historic events.