The Thing With Feathers
HOH could practically hear the tune “Free Bird” playing in the Senate Press Gallery on Monday morning, after a sparrow that had taken up residence among the scribes finally flew the coop.
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Webb’s New Book Balances Pro-Troop, Anti-War Views
But in the late 1980s, he resigned after a falling-out over naval logistics, and he spent much of the next two decades outside the public sphere — until 2006, that is, when he won a tight Senate race to
A Clarification — or Trial Lawyer Hit?
But now lawyers who oppose the measure say they are stepping up their opposition as it moves to the Senate.
A Nominations Morass
“They’re not at the top of the list for conservatives,” one GOP aide conceded.
Markup of Supplemental Adds to Reid’s Woes
If Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) looks like he has dishpan hands, it may be from scrubbing the supplemental war spending bill before it hits the Senate floor today.
Several House Incumbents Are Very Entrenched
The Republican primary attracted 10 candidates, with former Senate aide Pete Olson (R) ultimately defeating former Rep.
Eye on the Senate: Our State-by-State Poll Round-Up
Our state-by-state round-up of polls on this year’s Senate races so far supports the view that the Republicans face a challenging year.
Alaska’s Stevens in Tight Re-Election Race
As further evidence of the troubles Republicans face in this year’s Senate elections, a Rasmussen Reports survey conducted May 14 shows Alaska’s Ted Stevens trailing Democrat Mark Begich by 2 points,
GOP Relying on Forums to Get Heard
“We’re likely to do it on other issues as we go … issues that affect the family budget.” Referencing the Senate GOP’s defeat last week on a legislative package aimed at spurring oil production, Alexander
Blue Dogs Aim to Accommodate Growth
“When we passed the rule, we never dreamed we’d be in the position we’re in today,” said Rep.
Supplemental Taking Unlikely Path
. … The question is what we’re going to be able to negotiate.” The aide said the confusion was caused “in large part because of the disarray in the House Republican ranks when they voted against
Trading Up
“We’re going to be blitzing the Hill,” said the chamber’s top trade lobbyist, Christopher Wenk.
NRCC Still Sits Out Primaries
“We’re in a challenging election environment, and I don’t need the Republican coalition falling apart,” Cole said. “This thing is always great when it works.
Trade Groups Trip Over Disclosure Rule
“I’m not that surprised,” said Pamela Gavin, the longtime superintendent of public records for the Senate. “Most of them have lots of members.
Campaign Work Pays Off for Aides
Alerted by the Senate Ethics Committee to the possibility that he had exceeded outside income limits, Wade paid back about $6,000.
Tear Up the FEC to Create a New, Efficient Agency
Mason appears to have failed the administration’s “you’re either with us or against us” test.
More Bad News for GOP in Alaska Poll
Don Young, trailing in their bids for re-election.
House Defeats Troop Funding Bill
The full bill, without the war funding language, will now head to the Senate.
Results Worry Senate GOP
On Wednesday, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Ensign (Nev.) repeated his warning that Republicans up for re-election this year cannot afford to take their contests lightly.
In Defeat, GOP Takes Measure
In a 20-page memo distributed to Members, Davis wrote that without a meaningful change of course, Republicans stand to lose another 20 House seats and up to six Senate seats.