At the Races
Risch Leads LaRocco in Poll
August 28, 2008
Lt. Gov. Jim Risch (R) led former Rep. Larry LaRocco (D) by 12 points in a new independent poll conducted to gauge the state of the race for Idaho’s open Senate seat. Sen. Larry Craig (R) is retiring.
Cassidy Has More Cash Than Cazayoux in Louisiana
August 26, 2008
According to pre-primary reports filed this week in Louisiana’s battleground 6th district race, state Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) is leading Rep. Don Cazayoux (D) in cash on hand totals, with the former Democrat-turned-Independent candidate Michael Jackson well behind in the money battle.
Romney to Stump for Harris in Maryland
August 26, 2008
In an indication of how seriously Republicans are taking the Democratic challenge in a once-safe GOP district, party bigwigs are starting to head to Maryland’s 1st district to lend support to Republican nominee state Sen. Andy Harris, who is hoping to hold on to one of only two Republican House seats in the Old Line State.
Chambliss Airs First Ad of Re-election Campaign
August 26, 2008
Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R) has released the first commercials of his re-election battle against former state Rep. Jim Martin (D).
Louisiana: Cravins Outraises Boustany in Latest Fundraising Period
August 25, 2008
Reports filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission showed that state Sen. Donald Cravins Jr. (D) outraised Louisiana Rep. Charles Boustany (R) by $40,000 in the pre-primary reporting period from July to mid-August.
Independent Poll Has Minnesota Race Very Close
August 22, 2008
Comedian Al Franken (D) might be on the rebound in his bid against Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), according to a new independent poll.
Ensign: Colleagues Didn't Step Up to Plate
August 22, 2008
In a stunning admission, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Ensign (Nev.) on Friday morning blasted his GOP colleagues for not doing enough to help the committee financially, and he said he would have to scale back the NRSC's independent expenditure budget as a result.
NRCC Outraises DCCC by $3 Million in July
August 21, 2008
The National Republican Congressional Committee outraised its Democratic counterpart in July, taking in about $9.2 million — primarily from GOP lawmakers, lobbyists and business groups. The NRCC closed out the month with $14.1 million in the bank.
FEC Starts Digging Through Backlog
August 21, 2008
The Federal Election Commission continued to chip away at its backlogged caseload on Thursday, handing down advice to presumptive presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and four other campaign committees at a packed three-hour public meeting.
Colorado: Markey to Hit Airwaves
August 21, 2008
DENVER — Former Senate aide Betsy Markey (D), challenging Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R) in Colorado’s 4th district, is scheduled to hit the airwaves with her first television ad.
Colorado: Sen. Salazar Keeping Options Open
August 21, 2008
WINDSOR, Colo. — Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) on Wednesday declined to commit to running for re-election in 2010 or rule out serving in the next White House administration. He also cautioned that this year’s Colorado Senate race could be more competitive than many political insiders expect.
Parties Differ on Washington Primary Results
August 20, 2008
Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) may have won the battle, but the war is still a tossup.
Andal Facing Unwanted Scrutiny in California
August 20, 2008
Former California Assemblyman Dean Andal, a top Republican recruit who is challenging freshman Rep. Jerry McNerney (D) in the Golden State’s 11th district, is facing increasing scrutiny over his role in a botched construction project at a a community college.
Chamber of Commerce Hands Out Endorsements
August 20, 2008
State Sen. Tom McClintock (R), running in California’s open 4th district, is scheduled Wednesday to receive the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at an event in Sacramento that will feature an appearance by Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Calif.), according to the McClintock campaign.
Florida: Feeney Robocalls Aiding Democratic Candidate
August 19, 2008
Embattled Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Fla.) is inundating Orlando-area voters with automated telephone calls touting the underdog in next week’s Sunshine State Democratic primary.
Wyoming: Fight for GOP Nod Ends Tonight
August 19, 2008
In a classic case of insider vs. outsider, Wyoming Republicans today are voting in a primary for the open at-large House seat that features former two-term state Treasurer Cynthia Lummis and political novice Mark Gordon.
Louisiana: Thompson Counters With Own Poll
August 18, 2008
The polling soap opera continues in Louisiana's 4th district. With critics fervently seeking to discredit John Fleming's poll in the Republican primary, one of his opponents finally released numbers of his own on Monday.
Louisiana: Poll Draws Criticism from Opponents
August 18, 2008
A seemingly innocuous poll has created quite a stir in a very competitive Republican primary in Louisiana’s 4th district.
Alaska: Palin Says She Isn't Being Vetted for VP
August 15, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin (R), whose name has been floated as a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), said she has submitted some paperwork to national Republicans, but added she thinks it is unlikely she will be tapped to be McCain's vice presidential pick.
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