New Hampshire GOP Vote a Rebuke to Negative Advertising
[IMGCAP(1)]Much of the speculation as to what happened has focused on the polling in the Democratic primary that almost universally missed the mark by a wide margin.
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McCain Surges In National Poll After N.H., Clinton Also Gets A Bump
Mitt Romney is in fourth place, with 14 percent, Fred Thompson at 6 percent, Ron Paul at 5 percent, and Duncan Hunter of California at 1 percent.Margin of error is 5 percent.
Mug Shots: Happy Hour on the Hill
[IMGCAP(1)]Theres good news for those staffers who give in to the desire to drown their bank balance blues: A number of happy hour specials on Capitol Hill are easy on the wallet.
Closed for Renovation
[IMGCAP(1)]If you commute to Capitol Hill from Northwest D.C., you might pass this construction site regularly. But do you remember where it is? And do you know which building is under renovation?
8 Questions and Answers about the (Confusing) Michigan Primary
1. Why did Michigan change its primary date from Feb. 26 to Jan. 15? 2. What are the consequences of the new primary date? 3.
A Flake-y Appropriator?
[IMGCAP(1)]Flake has been among the most vocal critics in Congress on fiscal responsibility and has advocated for the elimination of earmarks.
Bloomberg, Allies Should Focus on Congress
Because of the steep hurdle posed by the Electoral College system, it might actually be a more effective strategy — and cost much less than the $1 billion that Bloomberg is reportedly ready to spend on
Democrats, GOP Will Discuss Plans at Retreats
House Democrats will again descend on the Kingsmill Resort & Spa in Williamsburg, Va., for their meeting from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
Leaders: It’s the Economy in ’08
With the current FISA law set to expire Feb. 1, Senate Democrats are facing a filibuster from within their own ranks, along with a fight between two chairmen over their versions of the bill and any
Moving Up in Fossella’s Office
[IMGCAP(1)]“He’s a great guy to work for, evidenced by the fact that I’ve been with him for 10 years now,” Donner told Climbers.
Staffer Remembered for Skill, Passion
[IMGCAP(1)] Tom Dawson, who served as administrative assistant and chief of staff for Smith for 26 years, died Jan. 4 in Maryland. He was 70.
Wife of Invention
[IMGCAP(1)]The product, which is being promoted by Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman’s wife, Laurie, makes getting that perfect blow-out possible without a trip to a salon.
Move On
[IMGCAP(1)] While Quinn Gillespie & Associates lobbyist Jeff Connaughton spent the past 25 years working for Biden, first on Capitol Hill and later as a supporter downtown, he’s already received a
GOP Showdowns Ahead in Michigan and South Carolina
[IMGCAP(1)] The Republican race is still up for grabs.
Hill Web Sites Lauded and Criticized
The report shows that about 57 percent of Member Web sites lacked information about legislative issues with a particular local interest, which is arguably the No. 1 reason constituents visit Member
Disclosure Obligations Complicate Hill Staffers’ Job Talks
[IMGCAP(1)]A: Last September’s Honest Leadership and Open Government Act imposed new obligations upon House and Senate employees who negotiate with potential employers.
Early Results Hearten Democratic Strategists
Significantly more Democrats than Republicans showed up for the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses and the Jan. 8 New Hampshire primaries, with Democrats enjoying a 2-1 turnout advantage in the Hawkeye State and
TurboTax Contends With Its Own AMT ‘Patch’
1: Your company starting sending out this year’s edition of TurboTax before Congress acted, as it was expected to do, on its AMT “patch.” Why didn’t you wait? 2.
Post-N.H., Obama Needs to Answer ‘Where’s the Beef?’
[IMGCAP(1)]Surely an anomaly, I thought. Then I ran into such a voter, a teacher taking her young daughter to campaign events. I asked her, “What about Barack Obama?”
Obama Ahead In N.H. And S.C. Polls, McCain Ahead In N.H.
Ron Paul also had 10 percent and Fred Thompson was barely to be found at 1 percent. As in the other polls, the perception of electability that Iowa gave Obama has been a major factor in his gains.