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Kennedy to Louisiana: "I'm In"
State Treasurer John Kennedy, who recently switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, has declared himself as a candidate against sitting Sen. Mary Landrieu (D). Kennedy has a tough battle ahead of him… -
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Henry Hyde, Leader of Clinton Impeachment, Dies at 83 (Update4)Bloomberg, Obama chat over breakfast eggs in NYC (Synopsis: Are Obama and Bloomberg planning something if Obama misses the Democratic nomination)?Ron Paul … -
GOP CNN/You Tube Debate
The closer we get to the primaries, the more nasty the exchanges. Last night, was no exception. CNN and You Tube sponsored the most recent GOP debate. The debate largely centered on exchanges between Rudy Giuliani and… -
Clinton Finds Controversy (Again)
I heard it once said by a comedian that Bill Clinton could stand right in front of you, look you in the eye, and sincerely tell you, "I am not here." The Clintons are no strangers to controversey. Much of the trouble … -
Director's Commentary: Healthcare
Health care is one of the hot button issues of the 2008 Presidential campaign. The top three Democrat presidential candidates all propose national health care proposals. Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John Edwards … -
2008 Election Outlook: Delaware
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: DelawareElectoral Votes: 3 … -
Kucinich-Paul...for President?
Who is probably the most liberal Democrat running for President, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), eyeing for his VP? Libertarian Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), of course! Kucinich says he would do it to "balance the energies in th… -
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Bush Calls Abbas, Olmert to White House (Synopsis: The Mideast peace talks have resumed after a seven year pause).Romney Denies Vowing No Muslims In Cabinet (Synopsis: Mitt Romney is under fire for saying he would not a… -
2008 Election Outlook: District of Columbia
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: District of Columbia (Feder… -
Isn't She Lovely?
Iraqi officials knew something was wrong when they saw a bridal procession of mostly men. Their suspicions were confirmed when they discovered that the "bride" was one of the most wanted male terror suspects. You can r… -
2008 Election Outlook: Connecticut
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: ConnecticutElectoral Votes:… -
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Cheney's Heart Restored to Normal Rhythm (Synopsis: Vice President Dick Cheney continues to deal with heart issues).Bush Welcomes Gore to Oval Office (Synopsis: Former Vice President Al Gore and President Bush met to ho… -
2008 Election Outlook: Colorado
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: ColoradoElectoral Votes: 9 … -
Lott to Retire
In a surprise report, Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS), plans to retire by the end of the year. Lott, who had become Minority Whip this year, after previously holding the position of Majority Leader year's back, becomes the sixt… -
Bush Pardons Turkeys (Happy Thanksgiving)!
On Tuesday, President George W. Bush officially pardoned two turkeys, allowing them to live out the rest of their days in peace. The tradition of pardoning a turkey near Thanksgiving dates back to the Truman administra… -
2008 Election Outlook: California
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: CaliforniaElectoral Votes: … -
2008 Election Outlook: Arizona
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: ArizonaElectoral Votes: 10 … -
Obama, Huckabee Surging in Iowa
Hillary Clinton (D) and Mitt Romney's (R) long-held grip on Iowa may be crumbling. This is according to recent polls that show decreasing numbers from the front runners. On the Democratic side, a new Iowa poll conducted… -
GOP House Retirement #17: Michael Ferguson
Would the last Republican legislator in D.C. please remember to turn out the lights? Rep. Michael Ferguson (R-NJ) became the latest in a string of GOP House retirements. The 37 year-old cited a need to spend more time… -
2008 Election Outlook: Arkansas
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: ArkansasElectoral Votes: 6 … -
Weekend Recap
Push-polling starts aimed at Mitt Romney; NH launches probe (Synopsis: Mitt Romney was the victim of anti-Mormon push-polling over the weekend in New Hampshire. The Attorney General of the state is investigating).Haste… -
2008 Election Outlook: Alabama
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: AlabamaElectoral Votes: 9 F… -
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House Democrats renew antiwar push (Synopsis: House Democrats pass another war bill with a withdrawal date attachment. The bill will face a likely veto).GOP Sen. Cochran to Seek Re-ElectionSome Georgians Want the Cynthi… -
2008 Election Outlook: Alaska
This article is part of an ongoing series previewing the 2008 elections in each of the 50 states. We will be progressing through the states alphabetically by state postal abbreviation. State: AlaskaElectoral Votes: 3 Fe… -
Thompson Scores Right to Life Endorsement
Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson scored a major endorsement from the National Right to Life Committee. Thompson, who came under fire last week for saying he would not necessarily support a constitutional amendment b… -
Tancredo Releases Provocative Ad
Colorado GOP Presidential hopeful Rep. Tom Tancredo released his first Iowa ad on Monday, provactively drawing a link between illegal immigration and terrorism. You can view the advertisement by clicking here. Tancred… -
Democrats 0-40 on Iraq
So far "changing the course in Iraq" has looked a lot like "staying the course." Since Democrats took over control of Congress this year, they have been 0 for 40 in their attempts to reign in President Bush and limit h… -
Weekend Recap
There were several mildly interesting stories over the weekend, all pertaining to some facet of the 2008 election cycle.Clinton Campaign Plants Questions in Audience (Synopsis: What's one way to ensure easy questions? … -
Slow News Friday!
...sort of. Mukasey Wins Vote in Senate, Despite Doubts (Synopsis: As it turns out, newly confirmed Attorney General Michael Mukasey is ok afterall. The Senate confirmed him, despite questions over his views on torture… -
House Passes ENDA
In a direct attack on religious liberty, the House of Representatives passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) 235-184. The law would prohibit job discrimination against lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. The b… -
Cliques in the House
Politico.com did a special piece on the cliques former in the U.S. House. You can read the article here and see the special interactive map here. Good stuff.Posted by D. Price -
Election Results Continued
There were a couple pieces of news I missed yesterday.MISSISSIPPIAll was not lost for Democrats in Mississippi. Democrats netted three seats giving them control of Senate. Democrats now hold a 28-24 advantage. The Hou… -
2007 Election Results: KY and MS
KENTUCKYAs predicted, former Lt. Governor Steve Beshear (D) bested scandal-tainted Governor Ernier Fletcher (R) 58.7-41.3% for Governor. Of the other five Constitutional offices, Democrats claimed three. Republicans he… -
2007 Election Results: OH, VA, NJ
OHIO In the fifth congressional distriction, State Rep. Robert Latta edged out State Sen. Steve Buehrer to replace the late Rep. Paul Gillmor in the Republican primary 43.73-40.12% will all precints reporting. On the De… -
Brownback to Endorse McCain
Kansas Senator and former presidential candidate Sam Brownback (R) will endorse Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on Wednesday. McCain, whose campaign nearly imploded this year due to overspending, has quietly been gaining tract… -
Election Day 2007
Across the country, citizens are going to the polls today to cast their ballots. In most states, there are a handful of state and local offices up for grabs. There are a few races out there that are more significant na… -
Richardson Jockeying for VP?
Adam Powars of Politics1.com had an interesting story on Democratic Presidential hopeful Gov. Bill Richardson (NM), According to the article, Richardson seems to be more focused on attaching himself to frontrunner Hill… -
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WorldW.H. Candidates Sound Off on Pakistan (Synopsis: As with any major news story, the '08 hopefuls sound off).Nation and P2008Ron Paul Raises More Than $4.2 Million (Synopsis: Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) set the one-day GOP f… -
Weekend Recap
Election Day 2007 is tomorrow and we are now officially less than a year away from electing our 44th President. Stay tuned to a week's worth of coverage of all things elections. But first, here's a little dose of what … -
GOP Would Welcome Bloomberg Bid
A few months ago, the rumors of a NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg (D then R then I) bid made the GOP and conservatives rather edgy. Now, it appears, they would welcome it. Sources close to Bloomberg say that the billionair… -
Outlook for Dems Grim, GOP Worse
Politico.com published two articles that they say show the American electorate's dissatisfaction with both parties. For instance, they point to Congress' abysmal ratings. On the GOP side, the public's perception of Rud… -
Two Reps Announce Wedding Date
Appearantly one can find love anywhere, even on the floor of the U.S. House. Yesterday, Reps. Connie Mack (R-FL) and Mary Bono (R-CA) announced that they would wed December 15th in Ashville, NC. For Mack, this is his s…
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