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Did Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson Just Play Scrooge to the Democrats’ Christmas?
ANALYSIS | The word “Nebraska” loosely translates as “broad river” according to Netstate.com. And that’s just what the Democrats are going to have to cross if they want to hold onto the Senate, now that Nebraska Senate Democrat Ben Nelson called it quits for after a career in statewide and national …
Hugh Carey dies at 98; former New York governor – Los Angeles Times
Former New York Gov. Hugh Carey, who led the rescue effort that brought New York City back from the brink of bankruptcy during its 1975 fiscal crisis, has died.
Ohio Panel: No Public Review Of New Political Map – msnbc.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In its first meeting on Thursday, the body tasked with redrawing Ohio’s legislative map rejected a proposal by its sole Democratic member to give the public time to weigh in on any changes before lawmakers approve them. House Minority Leader Armond Budish, the only Democrat on the …
Gabrielle Giffords’ Hard Work ‘Paying Off’ – ABC News
For one glorious moment Monday night, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords reclaimed her life as the Democrat from Arizona’s 8th Congressional District when she walked onto the House floor and voted “yes” on a contentious debt-ceiling package.
SPIN METER: Spouse standard shifts for Bachmann – msnbc.com
Republican Michele Bachmann says scrutiny of her husband is out of bounds as she seeks the Republican presidential nomination.
Wu to Resign From Congress – New York Times Blogs
Representative David Wu, a Democrat from Oregon, said Tuesday that he will resign from Congress after allegations that he had had a sexual encounter with a young woman. Mr. Wu, a seven-term member of Congress, said in a statement that he intended to fight what he called “very serious allegations …
In wake of allegation, congressman won’t run again – Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. David Wu of Oregon was being pressured to leave Congress sooner rather than later after the House Democratic leader sought an investigation into a young woman’s allegation that she had an unwanted sexual encounter with him. Wu, 56, a seven-term Democrat from Portland whose …
Republican Romney says Obama’s policies hurt economy – YAHOO!
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney took aim at President Barack Obama’s economic leadership on Wednesday, saying the Democrat’s policies were hurting, not helping, the U.S. economy
Janice Hahn savors victory as she looks forward to 2012 – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn won’t have much time to savor her victory in Tuesday’s special election for a South Bay-area congressional seat before she has to run again — and in a district that could soon see significant changes. Hahn, a Democrat in an area where her party enjoys an …