What Next for Ripon?
The Ripon Society, a moderate Republican research and public policy organization dating back to 1962, is weathering some changes this summer, both internal and external.
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The Divisions Are Worse Now.
Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), said he believes this is the most divisive Congress he has participated in since being elected in 1976. “It is the worst I have ever seen it,” Hatch said.
Heard on the Hill: Gossip From Kazakhstan to the House Lounge
’t resist the urge to drop a dime and tell me, “I just thought this was a perfect HOH item.”
A History of Congress, by the (Rule) Book
“I’m disappointed, but I feel that through our fight we have at least been able to soften the blow somewhat,” Allen told The Washington Post following the March 7, 1975, vote.
Kennedy and Nixon Before Camelot, Watergate
“This place is filled with history,” Bonner says, pointing out that the first woman elected to the House, Jeannette Rankin (R-Mont.), and a former vice president, then-Rep.
Not Every Tom, Ted and Nancy Lives in D.C.
“I had made a collect call to my wife. The operator said, ‘What is your name?’ She said, ‘I can’t put your call through because you just died.’
More Rancor, Less Civility
Compromise is an important tool in politics, but for this discussion, I want to focus on the important role of debate and its unfortunate decline.
Reid, Frist Plan Joint Meetings
“I give great credit to both of them if that is the case,” said Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).
Party Poopers
The T-shirts, a spoof on Rock the Vote’s “I [heart] Social Security” tees, say: “I [heart] Hypocrisy.” But Riemer used the occasion to turn the tables.
DCCC’s Media Buy: Dumb Politics, or Smart PR?
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee recently went on the air with radio spots in a dozen Congressional districts.
Always More Lobbying. Always.
Hirni credits Bracy for spurring the turnaround. “Ray was the guy who came in and said, ‘We’re going to be a leader in this town.’ He has put the framework in place for Lee.”
Wired for Progress
I think most people view cable and satellite as an extension of over-the-air television, and a lot of what they’re watching through cable and satellite is over-the-air television.
Spectrum Offers a Path to Broadband Competition
As one leading telecom analyst said, “This is the end of World War I — the Bells vs. AT&T and MCI. Now, World War II, among the phone, cable and tech companies, is about to begin.”
LOC Staff Seek Evacuation Investigation
In reference to the preparation of plans for disabled staff: “This is the critical area that we have not made any progress on.”
Yes, Virginia, Kaine Is Running to the Right
Before I listened to the Kaine campaign’s first wave of radio spots — which were aimed at socially conservative, rural Virginia voters and went on the air in late March — the two culturally conservative
A Moment to Remember
“I felt that having people stop their festivities and wait for a moment of silence would reinforce what the day is supposed to be all about.” Sen.
Daschle Loyalists Keep Heat on Thune
Dakota’s Ellsworth Air Force Base, Thune’s camp believed the attack had Daschle’s imprint all over it.
House Appropriators Question Evacuation Procedures
While House appropriators offered praise Monday to chamber officials for the evacuation of the Capitol complex earlier this month, several lawmakers also questioned emergency procedures used during the
Majority Leader Hastert?
Bonjean said Hastert recognized the misprint as “an honest mistake, and the Speaker appreciates being invited to speak to this group.” As the Speaker! Slumming in First Class.
Filibuster Fight Will Shape GOP’s Future
“If they feel they were abandoned by those who were put in office who weren’t even willing to fight the fight, I can just hear the air leaving the movement,” said Tony Perkins, president of the Family