Retirements Highlight GOP’s Primary Challenges
Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, is also declining to seek re-election next year. In both states, the opposing party believes its chances are now starkly improved.
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Shop Talk: Wasserman Schultz Ally Elected Chairwoman of Florida Democratic Party
Republicans won the competitive Senate race between now-Sen. Jeff Flake and former Surgeon General Richard Carmona.
Immigration Effort Takes Flight Again
Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., took to the Senate floor to warn against an approach that mirrors the failed efforts of the past.
Democrats Look to Ward to Energize 2014 Takeover From Helm of DCCC
After graduating in 2002, Ward turned down the opportunity to manage Giffords’ state Senate race because she needed a paying job. Ward ended up working as the field director for state Sen.
In Colorado, Dearth of Challengers to Face Udall
But as the conventional wisdom has evolved that he will not run, there is a marked swagger in their attitude about Udall’s re-election.
Iowa: Harkin Retirement Sets Off Open-Seat Scramble in 2014
But when it appeared Harkin would seek re-election, local Democratic officials publicly encouraged Braley to challenge Gov. Terry Brandstad, a Republican, instead in 2014.
Priebus Easily Re-Elected RNC Chairman
. — Reince Priebus was re-elected as chairman of the Republican National Committee on Friday, garnering the near unanimous support of the 168 RNC voting members.
Georgia: Barrow Has ‘No Plans’ for Senate Bid; Atlanta Mayor Mum on Run
John Barrow said Friday he has “no plans” as yet to run for the newly open Senate seat in Georgia in 2014.
‘Free-for-All’ in Georgia Senate Race?
Saxby Chambliss’ decision to retire at the end of the 113th Congress has already set off furious speculation about how many congressmen will throw their hats into the ring to replace him in the Senate.
Republicans Call for NLRB to Shut Down in Wake of Court Ruling on Appointees
The Constitution permits the president to make appointments while the Senate stands in recess.
Changes to Filibuster May Give Senate Leaders Political Heartburn
The political peril may be more dire for McConnell, who has been trying to head off a challenge from the right in his re-election campaign.
Nevada Ron Paul Supporters to Nominate Priebus
. — Reince Priebus, running unchallenged for re-election as Republican National Committee chairman, has secured the support of Nevada GOP Chairman Michael McDonald and Silver State RNC committeeman James
RNC Report to Address Candidate Recruiting
and the Democrats gain two Senate seats and eight House seats.
Five Races in Which the Gun Debate Matters
The Aurora shooting did not have a noticeable effect on Coffman’s 2012 re-election. But Democrats and victims groups are organizing around the gun control issue.
Obama Nominates White to SEC, Cordray to CFPB
Several Senate Democrats praised White and predicted swift confirmation.
Paycheck Politics Could Be Here to Stay
Dan Lungren lost re-election last year in part because of redistricting that favored Democrats. But the California Republican said it didn’t help that his Democratic challenger, current Rep.
Feinstein, McCarthy Unveil Strengthened Assault Weapons Ban
She said she was introducing the Senate legislation on Thursday; McCarthy will introduce her bill once the House is back in session, an aide said.
RNC Looks to Refurbish Ailing State Parties, Build Infrastructure
In an interview with CQ Roll Call last month, Priebus, who is expected to be re-elected to a second two-year term on Friday, identified just one of the state parties high on his assistance target
McCaskill, Toomey Seek Permanent Ban on Earmarks
A bipartisan Senate duo is again trying to permanently ban earmarks, a practice now out of favor with most members of Congress. Patrick J.
DCCC Uses Inauguration to Tout Potential House Recruits
Coffman tops the DCCC’s target list for 2014 after he won re-election by a 2-point margin in November. Democratic National Committeewoman Erin Bilbray-Kohn.