Grassley Lobbies to Get Judiciary in 2011
But Grassley is facing a re-election next year and is loath to give up his slot on the high-profile Finance Committee, Republicans familiar with his position said.
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Softball Is All for Fun, but Winning’s Nice, Too
Senate Softball League — crowns a champion at season’s end, and each of the 2008 champs put fun and friendship ahead of winning. They just happen to be really good.
CongressNow Overview: Levin Is Key Ally for Obama’s Reform Efforts
He has called for partnering with Russia on missile defense, investigating the role of private security contractors in Iraq and re-evaluating the U.S.’s strategic reliance on Pakistan in the Middle East
McHugh: GOP Likes Reform but Is Skeptical of Details
However, from the initial details that have been released through the media, we remain deeply concerned about the trade-offs involved in the so-called re-balancing of the Pentagon.
Senate Begins New Chapter
Eric Ueland, a former Senate GOP leadership aide, said party switchers in the Senate are often more accepted by the losing side than one might assume, because of the historically collegial nature
Specter Was Critical of Jeffords’ Switch in 2001
Arlen Specter (Pa.), who shocked his GOP colleagues Tuesday by announcing his jump to the Democratic Party in advance of his re-election campaign next year, criticized then-Sen.
Grassley Interested in Specter’s Judiciary Post
— Specter, a moderate up for re-election in 2010, on Tuesday bolted the Republican Party to become a Democrat.
Specter Greeted Warmly at White House
that [Specter is] here, but I’m also grateful that Joe Biden paid him a little attention on the train,— Obama said.Obama reiterated that he and Biden plan to back Specter in a Pennsylvania Democratic Senate
Shop Talk: The Specter Split
Toomey was headed for a primary showdown with Specter but is now considered the leading Republican in the Senate race.
Obama’s Judges Await Specter
Arlen Specter’s (Pa.) party switch, Senate Republicans are eyeing the blue slip as the way to maintain their influence over President Barack Obama’s judicial nominations.
Deal’s Departure Creates Busy Primary in Georgia
.— After being elected in the 12th district in 2002, Burns lost his re-election bid in 2004 to now-Rep. John Barrow (D).
Party Switch Reignites Club for Growth Debate
(Mich.), one of a dwindling number of GOP moderates in Congress, expressed concern that weeding out moderates would only hurt the party and its chances at ever taking back control of the House or the Senate
Senate Republicans Huddle on Specter Move
Top Senate Republicans huddled in Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) office Tuesday as the news that veteran Republican Sen.
Senate Approves Sebelius for HHS Post
The Senate voted 65-31 to confirm Kathleen Sebelius as Health and Human Services secretary on Tuesday evening, filling the last vacancy in President Barack Obama’s Cabinet.
Specter Switching Parties, Will Run as a Democrat in 2010
Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) announced Tuesday that he is switching parties and will run for re-election as a Democrat in 2010, drastically altering the balance of power in the Senate.
GOP to Specter: Good Riddance
— Just two weeks ago, Cornyn penned a letter to Pennsylvania Republicans asking them to support Specter’s re-election, calling him the GOP’s “best bet— to keep the seat in 2010.
Specter’s Shift Transforms 2010 Outlook in Pennsylvania
Arlen Specter that he will leave the Republican Party and seek re-election as a Democrat dramatically reshapes the 2010 Senate race in his state.
Specter’s Move Is Ultimate Transfer Of Power
But Republican leaders were quick to slam Specter, charging his decision to defect was driven by nothing more than political expediency and a desire to win re-election to the Senate in 2010 at any
Obama Will Support Specter Against Primary Foes
Arlen Specter against any primary opponent he may face as Specter bids for the Democratic nomination to defend his Pennsylvania Senate seat.
With Specter’s Switch, Democrats Tighten Grip On Northeast
Arlen Specter‘s decision, announced Tuesday, to change his party affiliation to Democratic for his 2010 re-election campaign is the latest setback for the GOP in the northeastern United States, where the