Will War and Economy Eclipse Cultural Issues? Kerry Better Hope So
Bill Clinton is a social liberal, but when he first ran for the White House, he often talked about “values” (school uniforms, religion and even welfare reform).
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They Were Members, Too
We know there have been dozens of Members of Congress who have run for the presidency in the past 44 years, only to fall just short — or way short, in some instances — of their parties’ nominations or
Another Podesta on K Street?
Former Clinton White House Chief of Staff John Podesta has registered himself as a Washington lobbyist, joining his brother Tony Podesta on K Street — at least figuratively.
Super Showdown in New Hampshire Is Good for Democrats
A tight primary race should indicate that Democratic voters are looking closely to see who can best stand up to White House strategist Karl Rove’s brand of politics.
Democrats Seek Clinton’s Counsel
Former President Bill Clinton will huddle with Democratic Senators this week to help the Caucus sketch out a political plan to execute over the next nine months, as Democrats attempt to regain control
Congress Frees Nixon Papers
“The [Nixon] foundation has been mucking around with those records for years and years and keeping them out of the public eye,” said Anna Nelson, a longtime critic who is a resident historian at
Bush Holds Sway Over Hill Agenda
during the Clinton administration.
After Losing, You Can Go Home Again
Since 1960, the road to the White House is paved with Members who reached for the brass ring, only to fall short.
Watchdogs Doggedly Pursue the Truth
attacks on Republicans shortly after President Bush moved into the White House.
House and Senate Races Lack Passion Of White House Election; GOP Favored
“We go through this every four years in the Senate and the House.” For Democrats this year, the problem is particularly acute.
Tancredo’s Own White House Battle
Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.) arrived on Capitol Hill while Bill Clinton was still president. But it wasn’t until George W. Bush took over that the lawmaker found his nemesis.
Small Town Tom?
(D-S.D.) may be singing the blues over the fact that he’s now officially facing the most difficult re-election race of his career, but he’s bringing in John Mellencamp and Elvis (aka former President Bill
SOUTH DAKOTA: GOP House Contest Is Getting Very Crowded
Bill McCollum, state House Speaker Johnnie Byrd and state Sen. Daniel Webster are considered the leading GOP contenders currently in the race.
Record 7,000 Bills Dropped
Of 588 individual “civilian” nominations sent by the White House to Capitol Hill, roughly 62 percent (326) were confirmed before the Senate’s sine die adjournment.
Bald Truth
Bush stole the White House” from Democrats. The letter added that “George W.
FLORIDA: McCollum Wastes No Time Attacking Martinez
House favorite.
Bill’s Blog
Watts … Bill Clinton.” She also noted another first for that evening’s event. “The other speaker is Lincoln Chafee,” she said. “This is the first time you’ve had two Democratic speakers.”
SBC Dials Texas for Help
While at the State Department, Berry was caught up in a bitter partisan feud when he was accused of digging up negative information on Bill Clinton when he was running for president.
End-of-Session Rush Provides a Lesson in Capitol Hill Politics
One Democratic strategist told me recently that if the current Medicare bill had been proposed by a Democratic president — for example, by Bill Clinton — it would have garnered near unanimous support
2004 Has 50-50 Chance of Being a Productive Year for Congress
Not since the Lyndon Johnson landslide of 1964, with Democrats controlling the White House and Congress, has one party felt so emboldened to expand its control over the levers of federal power.