Egos on Deck in Health Care Fix
“They’re trying to jump out there with plans so he doesn’t have to offer his own plan.” Wyden said Baucus did the right thing by moving quickly, and the former aide said he believes the Obama administration
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DeMint Tries GOP Patience
Publicly, Senate Republicans sought to downplay the tensions between DeMint and much of his Conference. Sen.
New Members Fear the ‘Cage’
Pick a high number, and you’re stuck with one of the least desirable offices — usually on Cannon’s fifth floor or Longworth’s seventh.
Labor, Foes Monitor Late Races
But with two Senate contests yet to be decided and considering the fact that the Senate has yet to vote directly on the issue, opponents say the bill is far from a done deal — and both sides are
Heard on the Hill: Hair Club for the Vanquished
Well, theyÂ’re even dumber.
Senate Leaders’ Rapport In Tatters
In the hours and days following his re-election win, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) fielded dozens of congratulatory calls and reached out to Democratic and Republican lawmakers, as well
Gutierrez Has Discussed Senate Appointment With Blagojevich
Rod Blagojevich (D) to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate, an Illinois Democratic operative confirmed on Wednesday.
Van Hollen Won’t Rule Out Senate Bid
While Van Hollen refused to rule out a 2010 Senate run, his House workload could make it difficult for him to pivot into a statewide race.
Obama Taps Daschle for HHS
Former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) has been offered the job of Health and Human Services secretary by President-elect Barack Obama and has accepted the job, according to a Democratic source
Ohio’s Limits Tip Races
Zack Space (D) got a free pass to re-election in 2008 after top-tier Republican legislators opted not to challenge the freshman lawmaker.
Illinois: Governor Talks With Two Members on Vacancy
Rod Blagojevich (D) to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate. “I had a long conversation with the governor yesterday,” Schakowsky said late Wednesday afternoon.
Democrats Say 60 Isn’t Always Magic
Sixty votes are needed to beat back a filibuster in the Senate.
NRSC Fundraising Top Priority in 2010
“We’ve got to win some elections,” Cornyn said during a brief exchange just off the Senate floor.
Hill Climbers: Latin Power
.” Arboleda recently became a senior policy adviser for Hispanic and Asian affairs in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) office.
Freshman Wastes No Time Getting Into Trouble
“You’re already getting into trouble,” Mitchell jokes as Lance is ushered into a line of other freshmen who need to have their photos taken for their voting cards.
RNC Transfers $2 Million to NRSC for Chambliss Race
Norm ColemanÂ’s (Minn.) re-election, in which the Republican holds a 215-vote lead over comedian Al Franken (D).
Take Off the Boxing Gloves and Make the System Work
.” Hell, that’s already what they’re telling their people! What’s new? A quick comment about the “entitlements.” The very word itself is killing us.
Appointees May Leave Surpluses
“They can invest the money, so they can earn interest, but they wouldn’t necessarily be taking contributions or spending money for political purposes while they’re serving in the administration,”
First Step to GOP Recovery: Fire Rush Limbaugh
“Democrats are going where they’re growing,” he said, while Republicans are isolating themselves in a fading portion of the population — old, white, less-educated, highly religious Southerners.
2010 Senate Playing Field Likely to Grow
But the president-electÂ’s seat was already scheduled to be up for re-election in 2010. Obama may appoint Sen.