Specter Will Be Junior Democrat on Committees
Despite promises from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) that Sen.
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Bunning Insists He’s Running, Lashes Out at McConnell
Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) insisted Tuesday morning that he still plans to run for re-election in 2010.
Poll Shows Party Switch Boosts Specter
The 29-year Senate incumbent declared last week that he would switch parties to run for re-election as a Democrat in 2010 because polling showed he could not beat former Rep.
Kentucky: Derby Absence Fuels Talk of Bunning Exit
Jim Bunning (R) didn’t do anything to quell speculation that he is looking to retire rather than seek re-election next year.
Will Herseth Sandlin Gamble on a Gubernatorial Run?
With the exception of her first election, the four-term Democrat has won re-election in traditionally Republican territory by large margins.
Kaufman Eligible for 50 Richest’
Ted Kaufman (D-Del.) has declared himself out of the running for re-election in 2010, but he is in contention for another contest: a spot on Roll Call’s annual “50 Richest Members of Congress— list.
Road Map: Dodd Eager for Credit Card Victory
[IMGCAP(1)]The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs chairman and embattled 2010 incumbent has pinned his re-election hopes on championing consumer protections, taking on the wildly unpopular
Candidates Line Up to Take on Battle-Tested Edwards
Chet Edwards (D-Texas), who could face yet another tough re-election in his solidly conservative Waco-based seat. The question is who his opponent will be.
Grayson Expected to Be Top GOP Target
Florida’s 8th district, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) said Grayson has carved out a niche in Congress that will serve him well in what is sure to be a tough re-election
Specter Recommends Obama Tap a Female or Minority Justice
Obama wants to install his first Supreme Court justice by Oct. 1.During the course of his 29-year Senate career as a Republican and as former ranking member on the Judiciary Committee, Specter famously
Ridge Weighing Senate Bid
Tom Ridge is considering running for the Republican Senate nomination in his home state, according to a senior Republican aide with knowledge of the situation.
New Hampshire: Guinta Files to Run in Shea-Porter’s Congressional District
Carol Shea-Porter’s 2010 re-election bid just got complicated.
Moderate Democrats Woo Specter
Evan Bayh (Ind.) and Blanche Lincoln (Ark.), both of whom face re-election in 2010 in conservative-leaning states.
Sestak Continues to Weigh Specter Primary Challenge
Since his switch, top party leaders — including President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) and Pennsylvania Gov.
Anti-Establishment Candidates Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Strickland quickly endorsed Fisher’s bid for the Senate, and allies of the governor made it clear that Brunner should seek re-election rather than challenge Fisher for the Senate nomination.
Conservatives Push for Sessions to Get Judiciary Ranking Membership
Conservative activists are ramping up pressure on Senate Republicans to install Sen.
McCotter Rejects GOP Policy Group
The group, which includes House and Senate Republican leaders, governors and former top state officials, will hold town-hall-style meetings across the country in an effort to recast the weakened
GOP Preparing for Court Fight
Senate GOP leaders tread carefully in issuing their initial responses to Souter’s decision and the idea of a forthcoming Supreme Court selection.
The Rose Garden: Tensions Emerging Between Obama, Hill Allies
Many of the worries are bubbling up on the left, where Members are concerned Obama will move too far to the right with an eye on his expected re-election bid or as a way to sop up a few Republican
Kentucky Secretary of State Forms Senate Exploratory Committee
Updated: 8:42 p.m.Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson (R) has formed an exploratory committee to run for Senate, a move that would appear to indicate that a retirement announcement from Sen.