Shays Says Leaders Lack Credibility
“I don’t think the leaders have any credibility right now with the rank and file, so they’re not going to be able to deliver,” Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.) said Wednesday on MSNBC.
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Reid Says Bailout Timing Helpful
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Wednesday afternoon that in deciding to bring the revamped bailout bill for a vote tonight, he did not intend to pressure the House.
It’s All Customer Service
The two rang 25,000 doorbells to get Smith, equally youthful at 24, elected to the state Senate.
Great Lakes, Great Races
.” And in Knollenberg’s 9th district, Mitchell points out that even in his strongest cycles the Congressman has only won re-election with 58 percent of the vote.
Students: Palin Hasn’t Rocked the Vote
said it’s hard to measure Palin’s impact on downballot races in Virginia — including the House race involving Goode and attorney Tom Perriello (D) and the high-profile but not particularly competitive Senate
Reid’s Gamble Dislodges Bill
The Senate was poised to pass the bill at press time.
Emergency CAO Truck a Big Hit in Louisiana, Texas
Police, they say, violated a 2005 provision that requires the department to first get approval from the House and Senate Appropriations committees.
New Mexico Race Surprisingly Close
Steve Pearce (R) is running for Senate.
If Rescue Passes, Here’s Who Gets Credit and Blame
Of 41 Members considered to be facing the toughest re-election races, only nine — six Democrats and three Republicans — bucked inflamed public opinion and voted to save the economy from ruin.
Two Tough Cookies Compete in Illinois
stump styles stem from years spent outside of button-downed Washington, D.C., and who look and play their parts: Debbie Halvorson, the fast-talking former Mary Kay cosmetics saleswoman whoÂ’s a top state Senate
Senate Leaders Confer With Their Teams
Senate leaders met with their respective parties on Tuesday to chart the way forward on the bailout plan and the quickest path toward adjournment.
New Senate Polls Show GOP Slipping
As AmericaÂ’s deepening financial crisis dominated news headlines throughout September, several polls over the past two weeks appear to indicate Republican incumbents are losing ground in a few key Senate
Bailout Politics Weighed
“If you add something, you have to make sure you’re not losing anyone,” one House GOP leadership aide said.
K Street Files: The Fog of Bailouts
We’re not sure what’s next,” this spokesman said.
Heard on the Hill: Warner’s Roving Eye
“From that beginning … commenced the transformation of the Senate in many ways, from one lady to where today we have many,” he announced.
Leaders Anxiously Recast the Message
With the Senate chamber open but no business being conducted because of Rosh Hashana, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) drew up nearly identical
Bailout Creates Web Surge That Could Last
One government information technology expert, who could not be quoted by name, compared the situation to when constituents overloaded the SenateÂ’s e-mail system in 2001 during John AshcroftÂ’s confirmation
Senate Leaders Vow to Keep Trying
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the market reaction to the HouseÂ’s rejection of a Wall Street rescue package proves the need to pass a bill that can stabilize U.S. financial markets
Senate Awaits Next House Step
We’re prepared to work with them as we have been because the problem is far too serious,” Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) said.
Blunt Reaches Out to Democrats
House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) told reporters Monday that he reached out to Democratic leaders and Senate Republicans after the bailout package failed on the House floor and will continue to try