Obamas Coattails a Bit Short in Plains States
Mike Johanns had been expected to easily win the Senate seat vacated by a retiring Chuck Hagel (R) — and he did.
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Mike Johanns had been expected to easily win the Senate seat vacated by a retiring Chuck Hagel (R) — and he did.
The shake-up of committees also was going on in the Senate but behind the scenes. Democratic leaders have already signaled their desire to remove Sen.
Despite an otherwise grim night for Senate Republicans, it appears the three members of leadership up for re-election — Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Republican Conference Chairman Lamar Alexander
John Warner (R-Va.), Senate Democrats’ magic number — that is, the number of seats they must win tonight to reach the filibuster-proof, 60-vote majority — is now five.
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Ensign (Nev.) on Tuesday conceded his party would suffer significant losses in the Senate this election, but said there was little he or national
Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, although the key Senate races in those states are too close to call.
An exuberant Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said his partyÂ’s gains Tuesday night should effectively shut down the RepublicansÂ’ ability to filibuster the agenda of Senate Democrats and President-elect
Michele BachmannÂ’s (R) infamous recent gaffe has also left her vulnerable in what should have been an easy re-election for the freshman. In Arizona, Rep.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), speaking on Election Day, said his party is poised to make gains across the board, but he conceded that the magical 60 Senate
Election Day prospects appear rosier for Senate Republicans, but only slightly.
While America awaits the outcome of today’s historic election, Senate Republican leaders also will be eyeing Nov. 5 — the day they say marks the beginning of their campaign to take out Senate Majority
Last cycle, Democrats there picked up four House seats — the most of any state — as well as a Senate seat.
Thune is busy working to re-elect his Senate colleagues, but will address opportunities to further serve the party after Tuesday’s election,” Downey said.
Democratic gains of seven or eight Senate seats, with a decent shot at nine, have appeared likely for weeks, and thatÂ’s still where Democrats are.
Hartley said: “If you’re willing to give up $400,000 to $500,000 to do public service, you’ll give up $650,000.” But, he added, “We’re in hot pursuit of a couple right now.” K Street Moves.
Democratic strategists feel like they need to win this race today, and if they do, they could very well reach 60 seats in the Senate. Kentucky Senate.
HOH hears that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Charles Schumer (N.Y.) made sure to reserve the very same rooms tonight in the Hyatt Regency
Alaska Senate Incumbent: Ted Stevens (R) Stevens, the most senior Republican in the U.S.
How many GOP-held Senate seats in the South do the Democrats win?
McCain has admitted — even perhaps boasted — that he is not a likely candidate for Miss Congeniality of the Senate.