Rothenberg’s End of the Year Awards for 2008 Campaigns
Strongest Republican swimmer against the tide Nominees: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) Susan Collins (R-Maine) Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)
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Corker Pushes Back in Blame Game
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) on Friday dismissed claims by Democrats and union officials that Republicans killed a $14 billion bill to bail out the auto industry, insisting that Republicans were willing to compromise
McCain and Feingold Reunite
“I’m not shocked,” this aide said, adding that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) expected earmark reform to be on the agenda “whether we wanted it to be or not.” McCain has long been a leader
What the Lame Duck Left Behind
Joe Barton (R-Texas), for instance, contributed a solution to solve a problem on everyoneÂ’s minds: NCAA footballÂ’s Bowl Championship Series.
Corker Pops Into Spotlight
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) jumped into the fray and positioned himself as a dealmaker on the most pressing economic issue facing Congress.
Heard on the Hill: Lack of Bread Gets a Rise
According to our tipster, when Dicks overheard an employee say the cafeteria had run out of wheat bread, he proceeded to yell about “the ridiculousness” of the situation, telling the employee: “I’m
Boehner, Schumer Named Chambers’ MVPs
Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), “I’m very concerned that [Barack Obama] may have anti-American views.” 30.4% Rep.
Corker Could Hold Keys to Auto Deal
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.).
Vote Could Be Imminent on Auto Bailout
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) – whose proposal is serving as the basis for negotiations – was presenting the deal that he helped broker to his fellow GOP Senators “as we speak” and that a resolution could be forthcoming
New York: Control of Redistricting Process Is Still in Doubt
Over time, it was not where it seems to be headed and so therefore IÂ’m suspending negotiations effective immediately.
GOP Offers Own Bailout Bill
Automotive Reorganization and Recovery Plan will establish “firm benchmarks” and a “tight timeline” for restructuring of the Big Three automakers, according to a release from Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio
Shocked About the Blagojevich Scandal? You Shouldn’t Be
LetÂ’s see, Duke Cunningham (R-Calif.), Bob Ney (R-Ohio), Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Frank Ballance (D-N.C.), William Jefferson (D-La.), Tom Feeney (R-Fla.) and Charlie Rangel (
Obama Seat Still a Prize
“I’m not interested in a Rod Blagojevich appointment.” Schakowsky said in a phone interview Wednesday evening that she supports a special election and efforts in the state Capitol to change Illinois
Sessions Names Top Two Staffers for NRCC
Additionally, in a sign that House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) plans to be actively involved in the NRCC, the committee announced that Johnny DeStefano will serve as deputy executive director
Ensign Prepared to Block Auto Bill
John Ensign (R-Nev.), the incoming chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, said that short of significant changes to the deal, he would place a hold on the legislation.
Auto Deal Clearing Major Hurdles
Senate Republicans were cagey Tuesday about whether they would ultimately support the bill being crafted, even as Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) continued to decline invitations to join
Auto Bill Poses an Obstacle Course
“I want to support a bill that revives this industry,” Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on the Senate floor Tuesday.
Tailors to the Presidents
Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.), Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), as well as Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and former Vice President Walter Mondale.
DCCC to Members: Fork It Over
DeStefano is a top political aide to Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), who is looking to have more influence over the committee than he did in the 2008 cycle.
Illinois Scandal Rocks Politics
Mark Kirk (R) would be a formidable candidate, sources said, because of his moderate profile and ability to raise lots of money quickly — a plus for a special election that could be held within the next