Matthews’ Brother Passes on House Race
Brown challenged Hoeffel in 2002 and took 47 percent in a race that ended up being closer than had been expected. “I’m inclined to go with Melissa,” Matthews said.
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Hoeffel To Seek Senate
Other possible GOP contenders include ophthalmologist Melissa Brown, who lost to Hoeffel 47 percent to 51 percent in 2002, Montgomery County Commissioner Jim Matthews and former Rep.
FLORIDA: Martinez Defies Bosses, Won’t Run for Senate
Bill Owens (R) had a 49 percent approval rating, up from 47 percent a year ago. In the Colorado House delegation, Rep.
Roll Call Casualty List
Retiring 4 House: 4R; 2 Senate: 1D, 1R Nick Smith (R-Mich), 68, 6 terms Richard Burr (R-N.C.), 47, 5 terms
Roll Call Casualty List
Retiring 4 House: 4R; 2 Senate: 1D, 1R Nick Smith (R-Mich), 68, 6 terms Richard Burr (R-N.C.), 47, 5 terms
Another Terrorist Attack Likely, But Most Feel Safer
Democrats were divided: 47 percent favored a bailout and 45 percent were opposed. Substantial numbers of Republicans (66 percent) and independents (59 percent) opposed federal help.
OREGON: Candidate to Campaign While on Army Duty
Bush a 49 percent to 47 percent edge over Al Gore in 2000. “He’d better be home by March, that’s all I have to say,” Peggy Boquist said of her husband.
Tax Cuts Leave Bush With No Excuses, No One to Blame
But, by 47 percent to 40 percent, they think the federal deficit will grow “to unacceptably high levels.”
Bush Rides High in Polls, but Watch Economic Numbers
But his rating on the economy was 46 percent positive, 47 percent negative. On unemployment, the numbers were 42 percent/48 percent. And on the federal budget deficit, 40-50.
Equality Requires Shared Sacrifice
The cases of Johnson and Lynch highlight the growing phenomenon of military service among women, who now comprise 15 percent of the armed forces, 47 percent of whom are from minority groups.
Bush, NRCC on the Oregon Trail
But the district has a decidedly Republican look, and Bush took 49 percent of the vote there in 2000 (Democrat Al Gore took 47 percent, while Nader matched his statewide figure, 5 percent).
A Look at Montana
Republicans now hold a 53-47 majority in the House and a 29-21 edge in the Senate.
Passion for Paddling
“It’s a release for me,” the 47-year-old Portman said, “a way to get away from the pressures of the job.”
Roll Call Casualty List
Retiring 5 House: 1D, 4R; 2 Senate: 1D, 1R Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), 62, 13 terms Nick Smith (R-Mich), 68, 6 terms Richard Burr (R-N.C.), 47
Traficant Goes on Shopping Spree at House Gift Shop
data mined from Federal Election Commission reports by PoliticalMoneyLine.com, Traficant spent far more money than any other Member of Congress in the Gift Shop in the previous election cycle — about 47
In a Surprise, Ose Won’t Seek Senate Seat
The 47-year-old lawmaker’s decision, which came as a surprise to Republicans in Washington and Sacramento, leaves the Republican Senate field essentially wide open while also setting up a potentially
Capito’s Clan
The 47-year-old Hemenway served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Corzine Looks For Millionaires
Edwards spent more than $10 million to win the primary and defeat Faircloth 51 percent to 47 percent in the general election.
Women’s Champion Griffiths Dies at 91; Former Wyo. Rep. Dies
Her second achievement came in 1970 when she forced the Equal Rights Amendment out of the House committee where it had been for 47 years.
NORTH DAKOTA: Dorgan Banks $853,000 With No Foe Emerging
George Ryan (R) 51 percent to 47 percent. The Democratic field is already crowded with candidates who had expected to be running for the right to face vulnerable freshman Sen.