Murkowski Wary of Long-Shot Tea Party Foe
Although most Members seeking re-election this year have handily coasted through their primaries, a raft of House and Senate incumbents of both parties have fallen to intraparty challenges.
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Clyburn Denies Notion of Intraparty Strife Over Elections
House Majority Whip James Clyburn disputed the idea that there is a pervasive sense among House Democrats that the White House has not done enough to help lawmakers’ re-election efforts.
W.Va. Legislature Recesses Without Finalizing Election Bill
The West Virginia Legislature recessed Sunday without passing a bill that would set up a special election for the Senate seat formerly held by Robert Byrd (D), the Associated Press reported.
House Democrats Regroup to Show United Campaign Front
Maryland Democrat insisted that House Democrats “know the White House is a strong ally,” in part because “the president and the White House know that they need a strong majority in the House and in the Senate
Spending Bills Could Stall Out Until 2011
“That outcome is certainly a possibility,” Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said of having to punt on spending bills until next year.
Fuel for Fighting: Big Industry Players at Odds
Early Pomeroy (D-N.D.), a senior member on Ways and Means, who is in a tough re-election battle, pushed hard to keep the tax credits at the meeting last week. Democratic Reps.
K Street Files: Right-Wing Activists Chipping Away at Kagan
With the Senate Judiciary Committee poised to approve Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan this week, conservative groups are looking to the floor battle.
Reid Raises $2.4 Million, Has $9 Million on Hand
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid raised more than $2.4 million in April and June, his campaign announced Thursday.
Reid Fuels Anxiety With Energy Debate
But for Democrats up for re-election this year, the issue — in any form — appears to be a loser.
Jackson Pays $10,000 to Law Firm
(D-Ill.) paid $10,000 from his re-election coffers to a Chicago-based law firm in April, according to his most recent campaign finance report.
Democrats Duel With White House Over November Prospects
“The fact that the Senate always has to get their 60 votes and we get stuck with take-it-or-leave-it propositions at the end of the day” has left lawmakers feeling that Obama “isn’t aggressive enough
Barrow Has Big Cash Advantage Over Primary Foe
He’s spent more than $776,000 on his re-election bid so far this cycle. During the second quarter alone, Barrow spent more than $140,000 on field and grass-roots strategy consulting fees.
Businessman Not Afraid of Taking on Capito
Raese challenged Byrd in the Senator’s last re-election bid in 2006.
Brown’s Vote Seen as the Key on Campaign Bill
Supporters of a controversial campaign finance reform bill are working the Senate floor and the grass roots in Massachusetts to persuade GOP Sen.
PhRMA Changes Formulary With Castellani
According to drug industry sources, the selection of Castellani by the association’s board was a move to re-exert managerial discipline at PhRMA, a contrast to Tauzin’s light touch that chafed drug
Unions, Business Lobbies Look to November
While HCAN retrenched after President Barack Obama signed the health care bill into law in March, the nonprofit group is ramping up this summer as lawmakers campaign for re-election.
Milloy: We’re in a Lame-Duck Political Climate
At the very least, Republicans are likely to make significant gains in the House and Senate.
Senate Democrats Spend Generously on DSCC
Senate Democrats, despite signs of increasing political vulnerability in the midterm elections, continue to be far more generous than their Republican counterparts in sending personal campaign funds to
Latest EMILY’s List Picks Face Big Challenges
Conlin entered the Senate race late but polished off two lesser opponents in the June 8 primary.
Byrd Fought for Senate Until His Final Days
The Senate was his life.