Obama Takes Congress to Task in SOTU Address
Obama also took aim at Congress’ own ethics and Senate filibusters. Then-Sen. Obama embraced filibusters when Democrats were in the minority under President George W.
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Arizona Candidates Race for Giffords Seat
Republicans and Democrats say Giffords would have cruised to re-election had she chosen to run, but her exit leaves open a competitive district.
Toxic Congress: Dose of Electoral Uncertainty
An Obama re-election campaign based on Harry Truman’s successful, come-from- behind model seems likely.
Taking Advantage of the State of the Union
In a way, Obama faces the worst of both worlds, a House under the rule of the opposition party, which can work its will, and a Democratic-controlled Senate whose leaders struggle to assert control
Congressional GOP Is Obama’s Target
President Barack Obama’s toughened, beat-up-on-Congress strategy, which he honed in the payroll tax cut fight at the end of 2011, should only intensify this year, with the White House facing a tough re-election
Democrats in Search of a Fiery Speech
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) also recently embraced the Obama campaign’s efforts to vilify Congress and run against the legislature in his re-election campaign.
Obama Steals GOP Rhetoric
The White House has been co-opting talking points and policy ideas from the GOP as President Barack Obama attempts to deflect attacks on his record heading into a tough re-election dogfight.
Key Retirements Sap Institutional Knowledge
The Rules chairman, first elected in 1980, has been coy about his re-election plans.
Santorum Sticks With Trusted Strategist
Brabender played Santorum’s consigliere on all five of his Congressional races, starting with his first House bid in 1990 and ending with his disastrous Senate re-election in 2006.
Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren Try to Limit Third-Party Spending
Brown (R-Mass.) and Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren appeared Wednesday night to move toward an agreement to try to limit the presence of third-party advertising in the hotly contested Massachusetts Senate
Internet Piracy Bills Lose Support
Senate Democratic leaders still plan to hold a vote Tuesday on whether to cut off debate and vote on whether the Senate will take up the measure, according to aides.
Keystone Decision Hands GOP Ammo
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) also blasted the decision.
With Help From Foes, Obama Is off the Mat
President Barack Obama is far from winning re-election, but his “Truman strategy” — plus some mild improvement in economic conditions — seems to have improved his prospects.
Rep. Todd Platts to Retire
He would have sought re-election in the 4th district, a solidly GOP seat. The GOP source said redistricting is not a reason the 49-year-old lawmaker is not seeking re-election.
Pelosi Aiming to Snag 35 Seats in November
In Texas, a Republican-heavy state that Obama is not expected to compete in for his own re-election, Pelosi said Democrats will be on their own in terms of spending money and winning in competitive seats
GOP Ready to Combat Payroll Tax Narrative
President Barack Obama, facing a tough re-election, has been campaigning actively against Congress.
Bass, Kuster Prepare for New Hampshire Rematch
Kuster, during a lengthy interview in Concord, N.H., the day after the Republican presidential primary that Romney won by 16 points, said Hodes’ top-of-the-ticket, 23-point loss to Ayotte in the last Senate
How Rep. Steve Austria Became a Sacrificial Republican
The new map gave Turner a 70-30 edge, meaning it “essentially eliminated Steve Austria’s ability to get re-elected,” Huffman said.
Shop Talk: A Primary to Watch
Roscoe Bartlett (R), whose age and redrawn district pushed him to the top of retirement watch lists earlier this cycle, is running for re-election.
Bill Nelson Stocking Cash for Re-Election Bid
Senate,” Hasner adviser Rick Wilson told Roll Call. “Barack Obama is a boat anchor around this guy’s neck.”