Presidential Race Evokes Memories of 1952 Contest
We are often reminded that this years presidential election will be the first in 56 years with no sitting president or vice president on the ballot.
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Hartke Wants to Follow in Dad’s Path
He went on to win re-election in 1964, another unusually strong Democratic year in which President Lyndon Johnson won all but six states.
Former Tennessee Rep. Dies
A staunch conservative, Kuykendall forged a close friendship with President Nixon. He believed Nixon until the very end, Jake Kuykendall said.
Global Warming Draws Heat From Democrats
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Earmark Showdown Looms
At the Rules Committee today, he plans to offer an amendment to scotch that section of the bill, as well as four others, to kill specific earmarks.
Inspired by a True Story
Specter was responding to Reid’s earlier comments on the floor criticizing the GOP’s reputation for acting in near-lockstep in support of President Bush.
Senators Help the Hungry
And on top of that, the Majority Whip’s office is volunteering today at Bread for the City’s Northwest location, just like DC for Obama did Nov. 7. Sen.
Sick, Sicker and Sicko
“We believe there are such very busy people representing us day in and day out that they may not have had time to go to a movie theater to find out what was happening,” said Deborah Burger, the president
Countdown to Election Day: Democrats Must Regain Their Voice
Today is Election Day in some parts of the country.
Despite Angst, Few GOP Votes for Withdrawal
John McCain (Ariz.) in a speech today. “Based upon that plan, we think we owe it to Gen. Petraeus and our troops to give it time to succeed,” Kyl said.
Clyburn’s Halls of History
He didn’t miss a cadence in his speech.”
Ready to Rumble
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning (R) is scheduled today to announce he will seek the Republican nomination for Senate in 2008, even if doing so puts him on a collision course with two-term incumbent
Both Sides of Immigration Debate Angry With Bush
Using a “minority rights” argument to appeal to members of the Senate Republican Conference, conservatives are expected to make the case to their colleagues today that they should oppose any efforts
Iraq Plan More Nuanced Than Debate Portrays
President Bush said in a recent speech, “If the House bill becomes law, our enemies in Iraq would simply have to mark their calendars.
Subpoena Debate Gets Hotter
President Bush threatened in a speech Tuesday night to take the matter to court if Democrats pressed forward with the subpoena plan.
President’s Address Provides Analytical Template for 110th
Here is what I am looking for as I focus on a speech that is 24 hours away, things I will use as an analytical template today, the day after the speech: • How does President Bush handle Iraq?
Hill a Steeper Climb for Bush
If it’s just happy talk and a friendly handshake and wishing us a happy New Year, then it probably won’t go very far.”
Find Traces of Today’s Events in Movies Past
Their names are synonymous with the current political drama unfolding in Congress today.
Senate Needs to Support Stem-Cell Legislation
Today, however, much of this promise and potential is at risk.
In Florida Poll, Nelson Tops Harris But Remains Below 50%
A new Strategic Vision poll set to be released today showed that Sen. Bill Nelson (D) has increased his lead over Rep. Katherine Harris (R) in a test of next year’s Senate race.