CQ Roll Call Daily Briefing: Isaac Haze
(The current forecast is for the storm to be a Category 1 hurricane all day Monday, when it will swoop up the Gulf of Mexico — strengthening only after it’s well north of the convention.
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Joe Crowley, Singing Maybe
We’ll give you a hint: The “thing” appears around the 1:40 mark of the breakout pop star’s performance of “Call Me Maybe” on this morning’s “Today” show. Recognize that face?
Consultant Offers GOP Convention Alternative
Add Category 1 hurricane to the list of about 50,000 guests scheduled to attend the Republican National Convention next week in Tampa, Fla., and there could be more than just a natural disaster on the
CBO Says Stimulus Added At Least 200,000 Jobs in Second Quarter
According to the CBO, the impact of the stimulus (PL 111-5) has steadily dwindled since its influence across the economy peaked in the third quarter of 2010, when at least 1 million people — and
Gamer Takes on Congress
Congressional staffers can attend a hands-on demo Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Rayburn 2168.
Missouri: Todd Akin’s ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comment Ignites Firestorm
Earlier this month, McCaskill and her Democratic allies spent more than $1 million in Missouri’s Republican primary, according to the Sunlight Foundation, trying to boost the conservative Akin, largely
Paul Ryan Was Kind of Asking for It
So, two things: 1. We call shenanigans! If Ryan was a true Rage Against the Machine fan, he would know the band hates nearly everything he and the Republican Party stands for.
White House Kills $473 Million in Earmarks
Under the order, states must identify how they plan to use the money by Oct. 1 and obligate the money by Dec. 31.
Illinois: New Democratic Poll Shows Robert Dold and Brad Schneider Tied
Updated 1:30 p.m. | Freshman Rep. Robert Dold (R) and businessman Brad Schneider (D) are in a dead heat in the race for an Illinois House seat, according to a new Democratic poll released today.
Cliff Stearns Concedes Defeat
UPDATED 1:15 p.m. | Rep. Cliff Stearns, who was first elected to the House in 1988, conceded defeat to tea-party-affiliated veterinarian Ted Yoho today.
Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan Discuss Taxes in First Interview
Taxes are scheduled to increase for all Americans Jan. 1, when the Bush-era tax cuts extended in 2010 by President Barack Obama are set to expire.
Paul Ryan’s Tax Plan Would Slash Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate to 1 Percent
Paul Ryan (Wis.), the newly minted GOP vice presidential candidate, would have slashed Mitt Romney’s effective tax rate to about 1 percent in 2010, based on Romney’s tax return that year, according to
Wisconsin: Paul Ryan Still Heavily Favored Over Rob Zerban Back Home
Ryan’s 1st district includes Republican pockets in the southeastern part of the state, and he won re-election last cycle by a 2-to-1 margin. The district was improved for him in redistricting.
Paul Ryan Spotlight Reaches Wisconsin Senate Primary
Though Ryan won re-election last cycle by a 2-to-1 margin in his Southwestern district, he faces a self-made and organized Democratic opponent in former Kenosha County Supervisor Rob Zerban, who
Hawaii: Contentious Democratic Primaries Decided Saturday
Case is hoping a recent autodial poll by the Honolulu Civil Beat, in which he led by 1 point, is closer to reality than the 18-point lead Hirono had in a Honolulu Star-Advertiser poll.
House Race Ratings: Changes in Michigan and Washington
If Democrats want to compete in the 3rd or the 11th, two things must happen: 1. Democrats must aggressively define Amash and Bentivolio early.
Illinois: Jason Plummer Poll Shows Him With Double-Digit Lead
The poll surveyed 400 likely voters Aug. 1-2 and had a margin of error of 4.9 points.
Missouri: Todd Akin Wins GOP Nod to Face Claire McCaskill
Brunner and Steelman followed and were separated by less than 1 point. In Akin, Democrats get the nominee they hoped to face — in fact the party played some part in pushing him to victory.
Deal, Timing Allowed Recess to Proceed
Updated: 1:49 p.m.
For ‘The Commish,’ Softball Is Serious Business
“[W]e have less than one month left of Regular Season Game Play, and only 1 team has completed their games (Congrats, Suns Out Guns Out!).