Gibbs Defends Obama’s Efforts to Help House Democrats
The latest round of polls paints a grim picture for Democrats heading into elections: University of Virginia political handicapper Larry Sabato projected Thursday that Republicans will pick up 47
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New GOP Polling Finds Western State Democrats in Trouble
In Arizona’s 1st district, Kirkpatrick trailed dentist Paul Gosar 47 percent to 41 percent, with 12 percent undecided.
New Mexico: Heinrich Ahead of Barela in New Poll
Heinrich took 47 percent to 41 percent for Barela in the Albuquerque-based 1st district. “Some people might have expected a larger lead for the incumbent.
Novice Johnson Must Establish Himself in Feingold Territory
A Rasmussen poll of 750 likely Wisconsin voters taken Tuesday found the two candidates statistically tied, with 47 percent favoring Johnson and 46 percent favoring Feingold.
Scores Rally at Lincoln Memorial
Beck has drawn criticism from civil rights activists for hosting the event 47 years to the day and in the same location as Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Bright Jokes That Pelosi Could Die Soon
Updated: 2:47 p.m. Freshman Rep.
GOP Groups Outpace Democrats in Chase for Unregulated Money
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees — a key donor to Democratic 527s — has only contributed $6.4 million so far this election cycle, which amounts to just 47 percent
GOP Poll Shows Fincher Up by 10 in Tennessee
Roy Herron (D) 47 percent to 37 percent. Independent Donn Janes took 5 percent. The poll of 400 likely voters was conducted Aug. 10-11, less than a week after the primary.
Parties Watching Murray, Rossi Vote Totals for Clues
Gregoire went on to win, 53 percent to 47 percent.
Blagojevich Convicted of Just One Count in Corruption Case
Updated: 6:47 p.m. Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) was convicted by a federal jury Tuesday of lying to the FBI.
Senators Break for August Recess
during wrap-up, Reid cleared a resolution honoring Washington sports legend Manute Bol, the 7-foot-7-inch Sudanese powerhouse who played center for the Washington Bullets and died in June at the age of 47
UNH Poll: Shea-Porter Improves but Still Vulnerable
In a hypothetical matchup between Bass and Democrat Katrina Swett — a rematch of their 2002 contest — Bass led 47 percent to 30 percent, and 21 percent were undecided.
New Hampshire: Ayotte Maintains GOP Senate Primary Edge
A poll conducted July 23-25 by the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling showed Ayotte favored by 47 percent of GOP voters, compared with 14 percent for the next-closest challenger, businessman Bill
We Don’t Need a DNC Lecture on Midterms
For example, while the DNC memo uses the president’s job performance numbers from two recent polls that showed him with a net positive rating (50 percent approve/47 percent disapprove in the ABC/
Unions, Business Lobbies Look to November
Health Care for America Now, a group funded by unions and other progressive organizations, spent $47 million over the past two years nudging Congress to approve the massive health care legislation
Voters Are Unhappy but Optimistic — Why?
By 47 percent to 40 percent, the public still has a favorable view of Obama as a person — down from 68 percent just after he was inaugurated — and by 49 percent to 32 percent, voters think he has
President Obama, Welcome to Bush’s World
Gallup’s Lydia Saad, writing on her firm’s June 11-13 poll with USA Today, notes that support for the reform bill fell from 47 percent in March to 45 percent in April but rose to 49 percent in June
Politics & Poker: Worth Remembering — Byrd Knew How to Win
Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), at age 47, is the youngest elected Senator currently serving. He has seven years in the Senate under his belt.
Byrd Mourned as a Link to Senate Glory
Daniel Inouye, credited Byrd with helping to shape his own 47-year career.
Lincoln Irritated Over Efforts to Soften Derivatives Provisions
The letter signed by 47 House Members charged the provision would “impair the ability of these entities to manage risk and issue bonds, and therefore should be eliminated.”