What’s in a Number? 10 Statistics That All Politicos Should Heed
No. 6: The number of casualties in Iraq.
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Specter Awaits His Fate
A new Quinnipiac University survey released Monday showed the margin between the two men at 6 points, with Specter still below the critical 50 percent mark.
Eat Your Way Around the Hill
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., appetizers are priced at $1.95.
It’s Academic — Or Is It?
6. “The most expensive peacekeeping mission is a bargain compared to the least expensive war.” 7. “The motivation for politics is very similar to medicine.” 8.
Wisconsin Race in New Phase
Construction executive Tim Michels was known by only about 6 percent of residents — who divided equally between those who liked him and those who did not.
Call Goes Out to Aid Specter
A Keystone Poll due to be released today is expected to show Specter with a 6-point lead, but still under the 50 percent mark.
Pearl Takes Her Case to Congress
The lobbying effort by Pearl’s widow is sure to draw new attention to efforts on Capitol Hill by other victims of al Qaeda terrorism who hope to gain access to the $6 billion compensation fund.
Jury Convicts Judiciary Protester
Superior Court on July 6, is likely to raise issues similar to those in the Sassower case.
Policy Toward Internal Revenue Service Takes the Cake
Is it a coincidence that surveys conducted for the IRS oversight board show that the number of Americans who think it is not wrong to cheat on their taxes is up 6 percent in the past four years, to nearly
Daschle Is Frist’s Priority
For example, Ted Welch, a former Republican National Committee finance chairman who is close to Frist, cut a $2,000 check to Thune’s campaign on Jan. 6 and sent it to Frist’s VOLPAC, records show.
National Garden is a Late Bloomer
The largest portion, which Ward estimates at $6 million to $7 million, would go to the Environmental Learning Center.
Bush Survives Iraq Attacks, 9/11 Accusations
He did not have the government at “battle stations” after receiving the Aug. 6, 2001, Presidential Daily Brief warning that Osama bin Laden aimed to attack in the United States, but he had no specific
Former State Senate President Joins Alaska GOP Senate Primary
“Murkowski outspent her [challenger] almost 6 to 1 and only won by 56 votes,” Miller said. As for whether more Republicans will enter the race, Bundy thinks not.
Five Texas Runoffs Coming Tuesday
Through April 6, Streusand had given his campaign $3.1 million — the most of any candidate running for the House so far this cycle.
Roemer’s Mullings Scare La. Democrats
Kennedy and John both received 17 percent, with Morrell taking 6 percent. Even Democrats admit an all-Republican runoff could happen.
Moving On
The European Association of Political Consultants will hold its annual conference in Istanbul from May 6-8.
Kerry Won’t Push Bills to Boost Bid
There are no co-sponsors for this bill, which was referred to the Finance Committee on Nov. 6.
Beasley’s TV Ads Tout His Job Creation Record in S.C.
Daniel Webster and state House Speaker Johnnie Byrd registered 8 percent and 6 percent, respectively, among the 373 likely GOP voters surveyed.
Roll Call Casualty List
Running for Senate 12 House: 5D, 7R Richard Burr (R-N.C.), 48, 5 terms Brad Carson (D-Okla.), 37, 2 terms Mac Collins (R-Ga.), 59, 6
Entreaties Lead to Flood of 527 Input
The Chamber of Commerce — a 501(c)(6) group that represents businesses through lobbying electoral and litigation activities — argued against the FEC’s proposed changes on the basis that the agency