Don’t Believe the Anti-Incumbent Narrative
Almost immediately, I received a call from a Lugar staffer telling me how wrong I was and pointing out that the Senator was hugely popular and had a large campaign war chest.
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There’s No Shortage of Drama in Illinois
One was a Member-vs.-Member contest, and the other featured a Member facing off against a former Member.
Revisiting the Budget Control Act Is Inevitable
The BCA does not provide such a fallback process now because the super committee was a one-shot deal, and it misfired. But its unfinished business remains.
Underdog in Giffords Special Positioned to Be Force in Arizona Politics
To say she was off the political grid prior to her candidacy is an understatement. Her announcement speech set up was amateurish.
Friday Fundraising Roundup
She is vying with state Attorney General Jon Bruning and state Treasurer Don Stenberg for the GOP nod.
Aaron Schock’s Office Insists Super PAC Solicitation Was Legal
Additionally, aides familiar with the situation note that there is significant gray area in the law caused by the fact that the solicitation was between lawmakers and involved hard money donations
Anti-Incumbent PAC Says Eric Cantor Donation May Not Have Aided Adam Kinzinger
Don Manzullo (R-Ill.).
Eric Cantor Gave $25K to Anti-Incumbent PAC to Aid Adam Kinzinger
Adam Kinzinger and Don Manzullo, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor donated $25,000 to an anti-incumbent super PAC for use against Manzullo — a move that may have helped swing the contest in favor of Kinzinger
Maryland: GOP Field Accuses Each Other of Dirty Tricks in Roscoe Bartlett Race
The incident is widely known in Maryland and was covered in the local press at the time.
Ron Johnson Pivots Toward Political Focus
Multiple Republican sources said more staff changes could be in the offing, including some who said that Chief of Staff Don Kent was on his way out, possibly to be replaced by Ken McKay.
Loyalties Lie With Mark Critz in Pennsylvania Primary
A lot of Members worked with Mark when he was a staffer. Mr. Murtha was beloved by the delegation, and I think that merits a certain loyalty.”
Groups File Lawsuit to Halt Pharmacy Benefit Firm Merger
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs in the case say the merger would hurt consumers.
Arizona: Bivens Drops Out, Democratic Field Clears
Former state Democratic Party Chairman Don Bivens is dropping out of the race to replace retiring Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.).
Leavin’ on a Jet Plane
Pete Stark met a young entrepreneur who was interested in donating computers to schools but was stymied by the way the tax code treated such donations.
Mitt Romney Does Hill Meet and Greet With Jim DeMint
DeMint’s office declined to discuss the meeting but made clear that no endorsement of Romney was forthcoming.
Super PAC Looks for Next Primary Targets
Don Manzullo (R). The super PAC spent at least $75,000 on television ads and $18,000 on radio spots knocking Manzullo and pumping up Kinzinger, according to Federal Election Commission records.
Expect a Nasty Arizona Member-Vs.-Member Battle
When an Arizona Republican consultant was recently asked whether he was backing a candidate in the state’s banner Member-vs.-Member race between Republican Reps.
Eric Cantor Uses ‘Real Bullets’ in Primary Endorsement
Don Manzullo on Tuesday — winning 56 percent to 44 percent — Congressional observers note that despite some short-term gripes directed at Cantor, in the long run, his effort in Illinois could pay off for
Young Guns Divided
Don Manzullo, drawing the ire of many GOP Members. The PAC spent $52,000 on a radio ad boosting Kinzinger, whom Cantor personally endorsed.
Illinois: John Boehner Evens Score, Donates to Don Manzullo Too
Don Manzullo, almost three months after it gave the same amount to his opponent, freshman Rep. Adam Kinzinger.