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Incivility Crisis

Moreover, Hastert failed to acknowledge the underlying cause of Democratic discontent: persistent refusal on the part of Republicans to allow Democrats any role in shaping legislation and contemptuous

July 22, 2003

OHIO: Coming Soon to Your TV: More Jerry Springer

Eric Fingerhut in next year’s Democratic primary. The winner will face Sen. George Voinovich (R) in November 2004.

July 11, 2003

A Look at Nebraska

Rubin does not consider the 2002 results a harbinger of things to come in 2004, in part because a popular incumbent — Gov.

June 13, 2003

A Democratic Party?

In their May 14 letter, the House Members said the DNC’s refusal to add the Web link amounted to “ostracism” of loyal Democrats and contradicted the party’s abortion plank in the 2000 platform, which

May 30, 2003

OREGON: Candidate to Campaign While on Army Duty

Darlene Hooley (D) in 2000 and 45 percent in 2002, Brian Boquist does not have the Republican field to himself.

May 30, 2003

A Look at Montana

Marc Racicot (R) to fill a vacancy in the lieutenant governor’s office, was elected to the statehouse in a fairly close race in 2000.

May 23, 2003

Democrats Vie For Support

Still seething over Vice President Al Gore’s refusal to visit North Dakota in the 2000 presidential race, Sen.

May 20, 2003

Democrats Turn to Texas

But House Democrats cannot stop action in their chamber by simply walking out as the Texas lawmakers did, though they have staged symbolic walkouts in the past.

May 14, 2003

After Shaky Start, Edwards Begins To Hit His Stride

Edwards’ refusal to back off from his support for the war in Iraq certainly cost him some support within his party, but it’s far more important that he demonstrated a commitment to principle and

April 30, 2003

Two Judges Face the Heat

But Democrats vow to dig in and continue to block confirmation votes on each nominee, citing the White House’s refusal to release memos from Estrada’s days as a Justice Department lawyer and their

April 25, 2003

Major League Exit

“What matters is that thanks to Al Gore and Joe Lieberman’s stunning and overwhelming victory in 2000 there are no Republicans in this city.

April 25, 2003

Daschle Blinded By the Left?

He did this in a book review in which he shot down Abramson and Mayer’s claim that Thomas had rented X-rated movies.

April 2, 2003

Senate Democrats Still Undecided on Strategy Over Judicial Nominations

Sutton, Cook and Roberts are all circuit court nominees whose nominations did not get hearings in 2002.

April 1, 2003

A Look at Iowa

Dotzler and Goodman live in Dubuque County while Murphy is based in Blackhawk County, which also contains Nussle’s hometown of Manchester.

March 21, 2003

‘Compassion’ Is Out the Window In GOP Budgets

In both chambers, Democrats are justifiably howling — at the size of the deficits, at the irresponsibility of cutting taxes in wartime, at the administration’s refusal to hand over a war estimate

March 19, 2003

Kirk’s Military Experience Comes in Handy

Even though Kirk is in just his second term in Congress, the direct experience in covert operations has made him — along with fellow GOP Reps.

March 14, 2003

Members Win Release of Iraq Document

“It is my understanding they may not have access to that material,” a senior GOP aide said, noting that McDermott’s refusal to sign the pledge is even more troubling because he has traveled to Baghdad

March 11, 2003

Estrada Filibuster Threatens Recess

Daschle said the decision also signaled the Democrats’ continued frustration with the Bush White House over its alleged refusal to seek consultation on issues ranging from judicial nominations to

February 11, 2003

Unending Battle

I believe in my clients and I believe in the rightness of the judgment of the court below. “It’s very much a First Amendment case.