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All four Democrats were re-elected with at least 64 percent of the vote, and only three of the 12 Republicans ended up with slightly smaller majorities than that: David Joyce and Steve Chabot took 63 percent
“We haven’t decided what we’re doing yet, so that’s a good question,” Huelskamp told CQ Roll Call when asked if he was considering a Senate bid.
He also reportedly held 116 events in 14 cities to help raise money for the leading Democratic super PAC, Senate Majority Fund. And what of Sen.
. | A Senate bill aimed at approving the Keystone XL pipeline stalled Tuesday, dealing a blow to Sen. Mary L. Landrieu’s tough re-election bid.
They haven’t even been sworn in yet, but these members start off the cycle as underdogs in their quests for re-election in 2016.
It’s easier to defeat an incumbent in their first re-election, before they solidify a stronghold on the seat.
But as House Democrats fell across the country on Nov. 4, Kirkpatrick didn’t just win re-election.
Question: What will be the fifth state, as of January, to produce two Senate majority leaders?
Question: What will be the fifth state, as of January, to produce two Senate majority leaders?
Senate Republicans were swept into power vowing to fight the White House’s “war on coal,” but at least one says they need a broader message than “no” in 2016.
(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo) Senate Republicans were swept into power vowing to fight the White House’s “war on coal,” but at least one says they need a broader message than “no” in 2016.
But as House Democrats fell across the country on Nov. 4, Kirkpatrick didn’t just win re-election.
Senate Democratic strategists knew they were smarter than their Republican adversaries. They’d out-think them and out-work them.
President Barack Obama’s administration is dismissing incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s vow to target the EPA’s efforts to cap carbon emissions and what he calls the “War on Coal.”
And now, as the incoming Senate majority leader , there is no doubt he’ll insist on being the essential GOP gatekeeper for any bipartisan accomplishments of 2015 and 2016.
And now, as the incoming Senate majority leader, there is no doubt he’ll insist on being the essential GOP gatekeeper for any bipartisan accomplishments of 2015 and 2016.
Who gave them money in a tough re-election bid? Who has always been their friend?
Who gave them money in a tough re-election bid? Who has always been their friend?
In an extended interview, Kirk sought to dispel any notion he’s ready to leave the Senate — or that he lacks the stamina to seek re-election after suffering an ischemic stroke in January 2012 .
In an extended interview, Kirk sought to dispel any notion he’s ready to leave the Senate — or that he lacks the stamina to seek re-election after suffering an ischemic stroke in January 2012.