Line-Item Veto Is Back
But it has begun to re-emerge as Congress once again contends with massive deficits and calls to restrain spending.
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The New Members of the House
When Deutsch decided to skip that Senate race, Schultz sought and won a state Senate seat instead.
Mo’ Money
The letter went on to explain that while President Bush carried 28 states and won a majority of the popular vote, “despite the loss of Senate seats in the south and midwest, and despite Tom DeLay
55 Percent Is Danger Sign for House Incumbents
Nick Lampson (D-Texas) after a re-redistricting effort shored up the district for the GOP.
WEST: Embattled Murkowski Wins Full Senate Term
Frank Murkowski’s (R) decision to appoint his daughter to the Senate seat he had held for 22 years. The issue never went away, especially as Gov.
PLAINS:Daschle Loss Elates GOP, Depresses Democrats
Daschle becomes the first Senate leader to be defeated since Arizona Republican Barry Goldwater upset Senate Majority Leader Ernest McFarland (D) 52 years ago.
Reid Seeking to Succeed Daschle as Leader
Senate Minority Whip Harry Reid (Nev.) will announce today he will run for Minority Leader to replace Sen.
NEW ENGLAND:Shays, Simmons Survive Despite Kerry’s Surge
Congressional incumbents of both parties had a banner day Tuesday in New England, where not one Member lost a bid for re-election.
Republicans Expand Majorities in Both Chambers
John Thune (R-S.D.) ousted Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D), the first time since 1952 that a Senate leader lost a bid for re-election.
GOP Envisions Lasting Majority
John Thune (R) over Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D), the first time since 1952 that a sitting party leader in the Senate has lost a bid for re-election.
Dole, Coleman Sprint For Helm of NRSC
Jon Corzine (N.J.), are up for re-election in 2006 and therefore ineligible to head their party’s campaign efforts.
Frist, Allen Could Benefit in 2008
As Roll Call reported this week, Frist already has given the maximum $10,000 to 13 of the 14 Senate Republicans up for re-election in 2006.
SOUTHWEST: DeLay’s Plan Works, Knocks Off Four Democrats
As it is now constituted, the 1st district has fewer than half of the residents it held before the re-redistricting, and includes two new heavily Republican counties.
MIDWEST: Wins by Obama, Bean Soothe Democrats
The lack of a competitive Senate race probably served to undercut Crane’s already precarious position. Bean chided the veteran lawmaker as a “bench warmer” and the “king of junkets.”
GOP Lobbyists Await Spoils; Democrats Don’t Despair Yet
Republican lobbyists who raised millions of dollars and volunteered countless hours to help re-elect President Bush and keep Congress in Republican hands are poised to claim the spoils: more jobs and fatter
When All Is Said and Done, It’s a GOP Stunner
If Bush’s victory was impressive, the GOP showing in Senate races was stunningly good.
McGovern Aide Finds Own Success Tuesday
After directing McGovern’s staff for six years, Augustus, 39, will step into his new job of representing the people of Worcester, Mass., in the state Senate when he is sworn into office in January
Republicans Revel in Historic Gains
Senate Minority Whip Harry Reid (D-Nev.) declared victory Wednesday in his bid to replace Sen.
MID-ATLANTIC: Democrats Net One House Seat in Liberal Region
Jim Gerlach’s (R) re-election bid. Lois Murphy (D) put up a strong fight, but with most of the precincts reporting, Gerlach appears to have won, 51 percent to 49 percent.
In Rebuilding Party, Democrats Need to Start From Scratch
We have no leader in the Senate and no ready candidate to rally around for 2008. In some ways, this loss is more painful than our defeat in 2000. But now, it’s time to rebuild the Democratic Party.