Connecticut: Simmons Says He’ll Still Honor Convention Vote
“I have said in the past that I thought it was wise to allow the convention winner to proceed without a divisive primary,” Simmons said. “I think that’s the correct course. I truly do.”
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Specter Casts First Democratic Ballot in Philly
But I fought that gridlock for my entire tenure in the Senate,” Specter said, adding about his vote for President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package, which he supported before becoming a Democrat
Mondale to Testify on Filibuster Change
“The mandate I think my caucus has given me” and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has given, “is to look if there is any way you can change the rules and how,” Schumer said.
Senators Watch as Lincoln, Specter Await Fate
It would be silly to say otherwise,” Dodd said Monday. “But I can’t say how much.”
Plum Posts Create Risks in Anti-Incumbent Year
“I don’t think there’s any difference in the stature or ability for Members to deliver on the high-profile committees this session differently from any other session,” said Rep.
Rangel’s Future Is Stuck in Neutral
“I just found out I was not disciplined,” Rangel said. “I’ve been making inquiries as to why didn’t I get the notice and the ability to discuss it.
Midwest: President’s Senate Seat Is in Danger of Flipping
Coats said he wanted to return to public life to help solve the country’s most pressing problems.
Karzai Visit Prompts Praise and Skepticism
Similarly, Karzai offered his “deep, heartfelt gratitude” for America’s help and said his country now has a voice that “would have not been possible without the sacrifices and the resources that
Democrats Not Getting Much Primary Help
“I think it is certainly easier to be unified when you’re in the minority. When you’re in the majority, then you’re making the tough decisions about governing,” said Sen.
House Members Soft-Pedal Their Résumés in Gubernatorial Campaigns
Instead, Members are trying to figure out how to maximize their federal experience without taking on too much water in their campaign. “It’s a handicap in more ways than a help.
Climate Bill’s Backers Press On Without GOP Support
It’s a good place to start, and I think we could do it,” said Arkansas Sen.
Michigan: Democrats Clear Field in Race for Stupak’s Seat
But Democrats had been worried that without an abortion foe like Stupak on the ballot, their chances of keeping the seat would diminish.
Reform Debate Polishes Dodd’s Image
“I think he gets pretty high marks for trying to find consensus.” Dodd has also won over liberals such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
Obama Calls Kagan a Trailblazing Leader’
Like Stevens, “I have selected a nominee who I believe embodies that same excellence, independence, integrity and passion for the law, and who can ultimately provide that same kind of leadership
GOP Vows Rough Road for Kagan
I don’t know what her philosophy is. … I just believe that if you put someone on the Supreme Court they ought to be deeply steeped” in the law, Sessions said.
Henry Clay Pulled the U.S. Back From the Edge
It also established Utah and New Mexico as territories without forbidding slavery there, finalized the boundaries of Texas and toughened the existing fugitive slave law, which pleased Southerners.
Local Democrats to Discuss Obey’s Seat This Weekend
So she could run for Congress without surrendering her seat in the state Legislature. State Rep.
Heard on the Hill: Spring’s Here
“He’s obviously an amazing surfer,” Chaffetz said.
New York Avenue Gets a Brand-New Look
“The working stiffs downtown here also need to see artwork,” Norton said.
Democrats: Jobs Get Short Shrift
Well, we haven’t exactly been focused like a laser on jobs and I have seen no movement, particularly on the part of the Obama administration, on the transportation bill,” Rep.