Ratings Change: Colorado Senate
On the generic ballot, a Republican candidate led a Democratic candidate 47 percent to 42 percent. And President Barack Obama’s personal rating stood at 43 percent favorable/54 percent unfavorable.
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Outside Group’s Poll Shows Tightening Oklahoma Senate Primary
A Lankford campaign internal poll conducted in early February found the congressman leading Shannon 47 percent to 17 percent, and a Harper Polling survey taken around the same time had Lankford
Congress Should Get Moving on Criminal Justice Reform
It also allocates more money for substance abuse treatment programs, and provides a $47 million increase for Second Chance programs that help former felons reintegrate into society after being release
Another Cycle, Another Poll Memo About Florida’s 2nd District
It’s unlikely that 51 percent of the voters in this district would vote for any liberal Democrat, while close to 47 percent of district voters will always vote for the Democrat, no matter who he or she
Data Breach Response May Be Limited to Notification
Congress would now also be working against the backdrop of a variety of notification laws adopted by 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Republicans Win Florida Special Election With David Jolly
The Republican nominee defeated Democrat Alex Sink 49 percent to 47 percent, with all of the precincts reporting when the Associated Press called the race at 7:49 p.m.
Strong Majority Support Construction of Keystone Pipeline
“At the same time, nearly half of those interviewed — 47 percent — say they think Keystone will pose a significant risk to the environment.”
Democrats Defect, Sink Obama’s Civil Rights Pick (Updated) (Video)
Adegbile’s nomination needed a simple majority to cut off debate but the chamber voted 47-52 against him, with Obama ripping the vote as a “travesty.”
Why Republican Candidates Will Run From .GOP Address
The Republican Party had a 24 percent positive and 47 percent negative rating in the Jan. 22-25 NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll .
Senate Finance’s New Chairman, Most Liberal Ever, Looks to Start Slow
And, in that game at least, he knows how to pace himself: He holds the unofficial congressional free-throw record, having once sunk 47 out of 50 in a contest in the House gym.
Retailers Push Back on Proposed Banking Legislation Following Massive Data Security Breaches
Already, 47 states have passed laws that require some level of notification. But giving the FTC the power to regulate security is something retailers and others in the private sector oppose.
How Second-Term Presidents Scratch the 6-Year Itch
After the 1956 elections, Democrats held a 232-203 majority in the House and a 49-47 edge in the Senate.
NYT: Rail Accidents Increase as Oil Transport Grows
New York Times carries a long report on a “surge” in railroad accidents as the oil industry uses rail for transport more: “A series of recent accidents — including one in Quebec last July that killed 47
Lew Warns Congress Must Act on Debt Limit in February (Updated)
Updated 4:47 p.m. | Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew is renewing calls for Congress to act to raise the debt limit in February.
Ratings Change: California’s 25th District
Strickland lost to Democrat Julia Brownley, 53 percent to 47 percent, in a more Democratic district.
Congress Should Reject RFS ‘Reform’ | Commentary
Approximately $47 billion worth of petroleum. No wonder oil interests are encouraging a “reform” of the renewable-fuel standard.
Ratings Change: Pennsylvania’s 6th District
In last presidential race, Mitt Romney won the 6th District, 51 percent to 48 percent, even though the former Massachusetts governor received only 47 percent statewide.
Democrats Target College Costs With New Bill
“I won’t get off in my riff on for-profit schools, but remember, the for-profit colleges and universities are responsible for 47 percent of the student loan defaults,” said Durbin, who has long been
Unveil the Truth About Global Warming | Commentary
According to 106 peer-reviewed global drought and 47 global flood studies, this is not true. Forest fires and acreage destroyed have intensified.
Race Ratings Change: Iowa’s 3rd District
Barack Obama won the district in 2012, 51 percent to 47 percent, and in 2008, 52 percent to 46 percent. President George W. Bush won it, 52 percent to 47 percent, in 2004.