No Party Changes Expected
But even more, House and Senate experts say that party switching is a rarity in Congress’ 200-plus year history, a trend that is obscured for many modern-day Congress watchers by the rash of aisle
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Deaths, Resignations Put Clerk in Charge
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Coleman, Corker in Line to Head NRSC
2010 is looking to be a tough recruiting year for the NRSC chairmanship as well, since only a handful of GOP Senators are even eligible to take on a post that is reserved for Senators who aren’t up for re-election
DeFazio’s District Could Be Competitive if Open
Ted Kulongoski (D) was re-elected to a second term last year, but he is 67 and has said he has no political aspirations beyond his current office. Rep.
The Daughter Also Rises
Mike Ferguson (R-N.J.) made the surprise announcement that he would not seek re-election, state Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D) has suddenly found herself sitting on a few of the advantages usually reserved
Poll: Landrieu’s Race Near Even
In the Republican Party’s one real shot at knocking off an incumbent Senate Democrat, Louisiana Treasurer John Kennedy is running almost even with Sen.
Allen Contemplating ’09 Gubernatorial Run
George Allen (R-Va.) said last week that he is “definitely not interested” in a Senate run in 2008.
Alaska: A Small Political World for a Very Large State
The two Members up for re-election this year, Sen. Ted Stevens (R) and Rep.
Ways and Means Battle Kicks Off
In 2003, he was the lead House fundraiser for the President’s Dinner, an annual joint House/Senate event.
Charlie Wilson’s Women
Tindal even got campaign paraphernalia that she sent to the prop shop back with a made-for-movie “Re-Elect Wilson” button featuring Hanks’ mug.
McConnell Launches TV Ad Buy
On the same day that one of his top potential challengers took her name out of consideration for next year’s Senate race, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday went up with two new television
Reid Hopeful for 2008 Legislative Success, Eager Not to Be ‘Face of the Party’
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) hopes that electoral pressures and a significantly weakened White House in its last throes will break a deadlock in the Senate next year and smooth the way for
Alexander’s First Task: Outreach
.) — was hosting a noontime fundraiser for Alexander’s 2008 re-election bid.
Final Deals Taking Shape
Senate Republicans successfully filibustered the bill on Friday.
Reid Seeks Message ‘Change’
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says Democrats over the next 10 months will pivot away from an effort to highlight accomplishments in the Senate and instead will make the case that the party
‘Resign to Run’ Would Alter W.H. Field
Five Members of the Senate and four Members of the House actively are seeking their party’s nomination.
Why Subpoena Power Is Key to Real Ethics Reform
By being out of the control of the Members themselves, they worry the office could run amok and become another tool for political opponents to make Members’ lives miserable and/or threaten their re-election
Advocates Plan Tea Party for D.C. Representation
And on Dec. 16, D.C. vote advocates plan to re-enact the Boston Tea Party on the Georgetown waterfront, a way to remind Americans that 234 years later the 550,000-plus residents who live in the District
New Ethics Proposal Isn’t Perfect, but It’s a Solid Step Forward
Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and several of his Senate colleagues saw that need clearly when ethics and lobbying reform first came up, but their plan to create an independent investigative arm for the Senate
The Big Muddy
Thad Cochran (R) would not seek re-election in 2008. Mississippi Reps. Roger Wicker and Chip Pickering are the two most likely Republicans being considered for the appointment.