Hutchison’s Still a Senator, Right? Texans Wait
Senate prospect Michael Williams, unrelated to Roger Williams and a state railroad commissioner, expressed a similarly sanguine view.
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Politics & Poker: Time for N.Y.’s Old Guard of Black Leaders to Step Aside
He may or may not be able to limp to re-election this fall. But his reputation is forever damaged, his ability to be a major player in the final days of the health care reform debate, gone.
Kyl Talks Up McCain in New Radio Ad
Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) is featured is a new 60-second radio ad, airing in select markets statewide, touting McCain as a strong advocate for the state.
Republicans Slowly Start to Defend Bunning
Senate Republicans appear to be rallying around Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) and his one-man crusade to stop a one-month extension to federal benefits for the poor and unemployed.
DeMint Tries to Coronate Conservatives in 2010
Re-electing incumbents, of course, is Cornyn’s No. 1 responsibility. DeMint, who is running for a second term this year, falls into that category. “That’s not what I’m doing this cycle.
Greenbaum: Gubernatorial Race in Texas to Have Big Impact
Hutchison has been one of Texas’ most popular leaders since her election to the Senate in 1993.
Senators Mount Quiet Race to the Top
While Schumer was running the DSCC in the 2007-08 cycle, Durbin — facing an easy path to re-election that cycle — gave a whopping $1.8 million from his own campaign coffers to the DSCC.
Senate Passes Tourism Bill; Bunning Blocks Benefits Extender
The Senate passed the second piece of Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) jobs agenda Thursday evening, approving new tourism promotion legislation by a 78-18 vote.
Reid’s Gamble Pays Off: Senate Approves Jobs Bill
The Senate voted overwhelmingly, 70-28, in favor of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) $15 billion job-creation bill on Wednesday, marking a major victory for Democrats and validating Reid
Indiana: DSCC Chief Sounds Happy With Ellsworth
Menendez pointedly noted that Ellsworth has taken formal steps to run for Senate and met the deadline to remove his name from the May 4 primary ballot.
Shop Talk: Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Barbara Mikulski (Md.) has announced her campaign staff for her re-election bid, which is expected to be a slam-dunk for the four-term Democrat.
Nelson Is Fighting Like It’s 2012
Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) has been proactive — hitting statewide television to defend his controversial health care vote and on Wednesday becoming the only member of his party to oppose Senate Majority Leader
Campaign Legal Fees Increasing
Spending at those law firms by incumbent lawmakers’ re-election committees and political action committees totaled at least $5.69 million in the 2007-08 cycle, up from $2.26 million in the previous
Lincoln Takes Heat From Black Leaders on Judges
Lincoln already faces an uphill battle to win a third term this fall, and if her support lags among black voters — who have historically been one of her most loyal constituencies — her re-election
Reid Puts Tourism Up Front
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) hopes the Senate’s newfound ardor for passing jobs bills will help him pass a tourism promotion measure important to his home state this week — even before the Senate
Reid, McConnell Spar Over Reconciliation
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Tuesday did his best to focus attention on his legislative agenda for job creation and economic revival, only to see health care reform re-emerge as the major
Three Jockey for Murtha’s Appropriations Seat
Both lawmakers represent marginal seats and could use the assignment to help make the case to voters back home that they deserve re-election.
K Street Files: An Oink, Oink Here
Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs panel, is crafting a reform package that is expected to be unveiled within the next two weeks.
Alexander: For Health Care Summit to Succeed, Go Step-by-Step
The failed health care bill is only the latest example that the Senate doesn’t do comprehensive well.
Senate Facing a Serious Brain Drain Next Year
Chris Dodd (Conn.), facing a serious climb to re-election, announced he would retire at the end of his term after 30 years.