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Sherrod Brown Boosting Ohio Democrats With 2012 in Mind
Even before the 2010 midterm elections, GOPers say they are keeping a watchful eye on Brown’s apparent early re-election strategy.
Murkowski Won’t Support Palin for President
Lisa Murkowski, running for re-election as a write-in candidate, said Wednesday during a debate that she would not support Sarah Palin (R) for president if the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential
Wright & Kirkman: Experience, Not Party Ties, Matter Most on K Street
Now, with Republicans poised to regain the House of Representatives and make gains in the Senate, some employment professionals wonder whether there will be a major influx of Republicans to K Street
In New York’s 19th District, House Race a Dead Heat
But the Democratic Congressman is struggling in his re-election bid as he faces the same anti-incumbent wave washing over many of his Democratic colleagues.
Senate Democrats Get Creative to Help Harry
Senate Democrats have been pursuing all fundraising avenues to help save Majority Leader Harry Reid’s job, with nearly every Member of his caucus giving generously to his imperiled re-election campaign
2012 Won’t Be Any Easier for Senate Democrats
This is the first re-election for members of the 2006 class, which delivered the Senate majority to Democrats. Likely to be near the top of GOP target lists are first-term Sens.
Obama Tells Comedian Stewart He Favors Filibuster Reform
Both parties have used the parliamentary tactic known as the filibuster to block bills in the Senate, Obama acknowledged to the host of Comedy Central’s satirical news show.
Top Democrats Step Up DCCC Giving
Hoyer’s re-election committee, Hoyer for Congress, will also be drawn down to about $500,000 or less by election night to help Democratic challengers and incumbents, according to a senior Hoyer aide
Larsen Keeps It Local to Fight the GOP Tide
But as Democrats faced an increasingly angry electorate, massive spending from Republican-aligned outside groups and Senate battles drawing more attention to local races, the spotlight shifted to Larsen
Frank Reaps Some Re-Election Support From Financial Services
Barney Frank (D-Mass.) said he is having mixed success raising money from the financial services industry for his re-election campaign.
Senate Democrats Plan Leadership Election for Nov. 16
Senate Democrats are expected to hold leadership elections for the 112th Congress on Nov. 16, sources said Tuesday.
Democrats Go All-In for Female Candidates
“Defeating these women is a central part of the Republicans’ plan to gain control of the Senate,” Sen.
Loebsack’s Rematch Is No Longer a Cakewalk
The state’s other Democrats also had successful runs that year, as voters re-elected Sen. Tom Harkin and all three House Democrats in relatively easy races.
National Association of Manufacturers Boosts Lobbying Budget
Among the lawmakers featured was Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who is in a tight race against Republican Sharron Angle. Another spot targeted Sen.
White House Plans Campaign Blitz for Final Weekend
The president will help incumbent Democrats in top Senate and gubernatorial races before heading back to Washington, D.C., to wait for election returns Nov. 1 and on Election Day.
Webb: Virginia Is Prime Battleground
Jim Webb, whose own narrow victory tilted Senate control to the Democrats in 2006, is appealing to a large supporter list to get involved in Virginia’s competitive House races.
Women’s Group Spends $800K to Attack Buck’s High Heels’ Comment
The Women’s Voices Women Vote Action Fund is spending big bucks to remind local voters that Colorado Senate hopeful Ken Buck (R) has a history of making controversial, off-the-cuff remarks that are unfriendly
Moderates Irritated by Stingy Chairmen
. … And now they are holding on to their money for some future Senate race or future redistricting fight,’ the aide said.
Hare Symbolic of Cycle for Democrats
At a weekend rally in a crowded union hall with Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sitting in the front row, Hare, a former steward for UNITE HERE, drew the battle lines.