Posts Tagged ‘elections’
Dems Don’t Have the Votes
Chief Democratic headcounter in House makes admission as Obama's health plan heads into a make-or-break week• The Hitchhiker's Guide to Health Care This Week• Obama Goes Hunting for Health Votes in Ohio• Health Bill Is Biggest 'Faith-Based' House Vote Ever• Dems Challenge GOP to Use Health Care in Election• YOU DECIDE: If [...]
Dodd to Unveil Plan That Expands Fed Powers
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ACORN Branches Rebrand After Video Scandal
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Health Bill Stokes Ballot Fire
Despite warnings about health reform impact on Dems come November, White House dares GOP to bring it on• Dems, GOP Pressure Fence-Sitters Over Health Care• YOU DECIDE: If Health Reform Passes, Who Wins?Continued here: Health Bill Stokes Ballot Fire
Al-Maliki ahead in initial results of Iraq vote
In Iraq, a bloc led by Shi'ite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is leading the election vote in the key area of Baghdad. Initial results show…Continued here: Al-Maliki ahead in initial results of Iraq vote
Aide to Illinois Democratic Senate Candidate Arrested for Writing Bad Checks
Restaurant chain owner Nick Giannis and two others are accused of writing $2 million worth of bad checks from accounts at a bank owned by candidate Alexi Giannoulias' family.Read more: Aide to Illinois Democratic Senate Candidate Arrested for Writing Bad Checks
Donor to Illinois Democratic Senate Candidate Arrested for Writing Bad Checks
Restaurant chain owner Nick Giannis and two others are accused of writing $2 million worth of bad checks from accounts at a bank owned by candidate Alexi Giannoulias' family.Go here to see the original: Donor to Illinois Democratic Senate Candidate Arrested for Writing Bad Checks
Specter Accuses Sestak of Lying About White House Offer for Job
Sen. Arlen Specter took a shot at his Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary opponent on Friday, accusing Rep. Joe Sestak of lying about a White House offer to him to drop his challenge in exchange for an Obama administration position.Specter Accuses Sestak of Lying About White House Offer for Job
Specter Accuses Sestak of Misleading About White House Offer for Job
Sen. Arlen Specter took a shot at his Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary opponent on Friday, suggesting Rep. Joe Sestak was milking his claim that the White House offered him an administration position if he dropped his challenge to Specter.Read more from the original source: Specter Accuses Sestak of Misleading About White House Offer for Job
Dems Face $200M Bullhorn
Pro-business lobby to spend big bucks targeting Dems after battle with Obama over health care reform• Health Bill Raises Doubts on Obama Tax Pledge• House Dems Giving Up on Abortion Compromise• YOU DECIDE: Is Health Care Reform Doomed?• FOX FORUM: Media Still Falling for Obama's DeadlinesSee the original post: Dems Face [...]
Chamber of Commerce to Spend Big Bucks Targeting Vulnerable Dems
After a year of pitched battle with the Obama White House over health care reform, the Chamber is now priming for a the 2010 midterm cycle in which executives say they pro-business lobby will spend close to $200 million, more than double its spending in 2008.Here is the original post: Chamber of Commerce to Spend Big Bucks Targeting Vulnerable Dems
Iraq PM ahead in partial vote results
Initial results from Iraq's national election are likely to be released today. There's no indication that any bloc will win an outright majority but…Source:Iraq PM ahead in partial vote results
Hoffman to Run Again for Upstate New York Congressional Seat
Conservative Republican Doug Hoffman says he plans to run again for upstate New York's 23rd Congressional District seat.
Massa: ‘I Forced Myself Out’
Former N.Y. congressman tells Glenn Beck he never groped anyone sexually but 'did things that were wrong'• WH Denies Pushing Massa Out Over Health Care Vote• Stupak 'More Optimistic' Abortion Fight Will EndSource:Massa: 'I Forced Myself Out'
Senate Gatekeeper: Beware of Drudge
E-mail is circulating warning Senate staffers not to view one of the most popular news sites on the Web• Legislation to Extend Unemployment Clears Hurdle• Reid Welcomes Third Party Senate ContendersSee the original post here: Senate Gatekeeper: Beware of Drudge
Massa: I Never Groped Anyone Sexually
Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned Monday in the wake of a House ethics investigation into sexual harassment allegations, said Tuesday that he "owned this misbehavior" but did not grope anyone sexually.Go here to see the original: Massa: I Never Groped Anyone Sexually
Blow for Berlusconi over election bungle
A court in Rome has rejected attempts by Silvio Berlusconi to get his candidates reinstated onto election lists for regional polls later this month.…Read more from the original source: Blow for Berlusconi over election bungle
Greenpeace Activists Arrested on Capitol Hill After Unfurling Anti-Murkowski Banner
Three Greenpeace activists were arrested Monday after their balloon-powered banner criticizing Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, was released in the Senate Hart Office Building.
Rove Denies Role in 2000 Rumor About McCain’s Adopted Daughter
Republican political guru Karl Rove denied on Monday that he had anything to do with the scurrilous rumor during the 2000 presidential campaign that John McCain had fathered a black child.
Vote counting continues in Iraq amid warning of fraud
All day, hundreds of ballot boxes have continued to arrive at the main election centre in eastern Baghdad. Electoral commission staff are working…Originally posted here: Vote counting continues in Iraq amid warning of fraud
Massa Details ‘Salty’ Comment That Led to Resignation, Slams Dem Leaders
A "salty" comment made in the company of drunken staff members at a wedding reception on New Year's Eve was all the Democratic "forces that be" needed to push him out of the House of Representatives and prevent him from possibly casting the vote that would kill health care reform, says outgoing New York Rep. Eric Massa.
Counting underway in Iraq election
Counting is underway in Iraq's second full national election since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's coalition claims it…Counting underway in Iraq election
Obama Targets Insurance Companies in Last-Ditch Pitch for Health Care Bill
President Obama ratcheted up his attacks against insurance companies Monday in a last-ditch attempt to get a reluctant America and skittish Democrats behind his top priority, health overhaul legislation.
Obama praises courage of Iraqi voters
President Barack Obama called it an "important milestone". The US leader was among the first to praise the courage of Iraqi voters who turned out…Read more: Obama praises courage of Iraqi voters
Votes being counted in Iraqi elections
Millions of people defied the threat of terror, turning out to vote in Iraq's second election since the war. However, ballot-counting may take up to…See the original post here: Votes being counted in Iraqi elections
