Formidable Udall Awaits GOP Primary Winner
But for Republicans, an even tougher fight awaits in the form of the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee, Rep. Tom Udall, who has no primary opponent.
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But for Republicans, an even tougher fight awaits in the form of the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee, Rep. Tom Udall, who has no primary opponent.
.” Istook was first elected to Congress in 1992 and did not run for re-election in 2006, instead making an unsuccessful Oklahoma gubernatorial bid.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) have called for a quick end to the protracted primary campaign and recently signaled they would step in to end the contest
.” After 14 years in Congress, Istook opted not to run for re-election in 2006, instead making an unsuccessful bid that year in the Oklahoma gubernatorial race.
Cornyn is up for re-election himself this November,” he added. “He is doing everything possible to support Sen.
House lawmakers will spend the week of June 2 debating the budget resolution and hashing out a way forward on the SenateÂ’s version of the war supplemental bill, which includes $10 billion more in domestic
House leaders in both parties will face a tough political calculus when the chamber takes up the $260 billion Senate-passed war spending bill.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) published his memoir, “The Good Fight,” last month to much fanfare (think an appearance on “The Daily Show” and a splashy Washington book party).
After a tumultuous week before the Memorial Day break, Senate leaders are keeping a low profile during the weeklong recess, reaching out to constituents and party followers.
“We have to say what we’re for.
Landrieu has run for the Senate twice and had two uncomfortably close contests.
In a brief interview just off the Senate floor late last week, Smith called Oregon “maverick from sun-up to sundown.” Smith acknowledged the immense popularity of presumptive Democratic presidential
Tim Pawlenty as the GOP vice presidential nominee would boost his fellow Gopher State Republicans in their Senate and House races.
GOP insiders also named Attorney General Kelly Ayotte (R), who was appointed to office by a Republican governor and then re- appointed by Gov.
If theyÂ’re not a couple, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) and Huma Abedin, a top aide to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.), certainly arenÂ’t doing much to convince us of it.
With the nominations fight between Senate leaders and the White House growing more tense by the day, Sen.
“Up here in Massachusetts everybody is very sad about the news about Ted, whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican,” said Charley Manning, a Republican media consultant based in Boston.
But itÂ’s unlikely the Senate will reconsider the Title III provisions before recessing for Memorial Day.
The Senate will then proceed to vote on the war funding portion of the supplemental.
The Van Hollen memo follows: TO: Democratic Colleagues FROM: DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen RE: Memorial Day Work Period Update DATE: May 21, 2008 “When I accepted the job as Chairman