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Michigan: Could State Senate Race Spell Trouble for Schauer?
November 5, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Michigan’s 19th district state Senate race received some extra attention on election night from national Republicans, who hope a big win by state Rep. Mike Nofs (R) is a harbinger for the area’s 2010 House race. Nofs defeated state Rep. Marty Griffin (D) by double digits to win the open seat previously held by Rep. Mark Schauer (D). Republicans say their win in the Democratic-leaning state district, which encompasses the key counties of Calhoun and Jackson, shows that Schauer is in trouble in his first re-election bid.
Virginia: Loyola Makes Rounds in Washington, D.C.
November 5, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Ben Loyola (R), a businessman who is challenging freshman Rep. Glenn Nye (D), made the rounds in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to publicize his campaign in the 2nd district in and around Virginia Beach.
Kentucky: Polls Show Both Parties’ Primaries Competitive
November 5, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
A slew of new polling numbers released this week has the two Democratic Senate candidates at odds over who has momentum just six months from the primary.
Kansas: Wagle Won’t Run in 4th, Endorses Pompeo
November 5, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
State Sen. Susan Wagle (R) officially bowed out of a Congressional bid this week.
Mississippi: Former Mayor Mulling 1st District Run
November 5, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Despite an impressive first fundraising report and support from state and national Republicans, state Sen. Alan Nunnelee (R) may not be able avoid a primary next year in his effort to knock off freshman Rep. Travis Childers (D) in the conservative northern 1st district.
California: Fiorina Officially Launches Senate Bid
November 5, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina (R) declared her intentions to run for Senate in California on Wednesday, after exploring a 2010 campaign against Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) for months.
Grayson ‘Money Bomb’ Raises $500,000
November 3, 2009, 3:04 P.M.
Outspoken freshman Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) raised more than $500,000 for his re-election effort during a one-day online “money bomb” event held Monday, one year before the 2010 elections.
Florida: McBride to Meet With NRCC About 8th District
November 3, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Attorney and 2006 Senate candidate Will McBride will be on Capitol Hill today meeting with Republican officials about a possible 2010 campaign against outspoken freshman Rep. Alan Grayson (D).
California: Voters to Pick Tauscher Replacement Today
November 3, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Today’s special election in Northern California hasn’t garnered nearly the same attention as its counterpart in upstate New York. But Republican David Harmer is seeking to pull off an upset in the 10th district that, if successful, could trump even the drama that has unfolded in the New York race.
Illinois: Giannoulias’ Poll Shows Tight Senate Race
November 3, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) had a slight but statistically insignificant lead over likely GOP nominee Rep. Mark Kirk in the 2010 Senate race, according to a poll released by the Democrat’s campaign.
Pennsylvania: U.S. Attorney Eyeing Altmire Challenge?
November 3, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan (R), who is rumored to be looking at challenging Rep. Jason Altmire (D), announced last week that she is stepping down from her post — but she gave no hints on her future plans.
Washington: McMorris Rodgers Starts CMR-PAC to Help GOP
November 3, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to create her own leadership political action committee.
House GOP Leaders Throw In With Hoffman
October 31, 2009, 2:18 P.M.
Top House Republican leaders urged voters in New York’s 23rd district to support Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman, just hours after the GOP’s official candidate dropped out of the race.
Scozzafava Ends Campaign in N.Y. Special Election
October 31, 2009, 11:35 A.M.
Republican Dede Scozzafava on Saturday abruptly suspended her campaign to win Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 23rd district, as the latest poll in the race confirmed that her support had collapsed and that she had slipped to third in the closely watched three-way race.
New Poll Confirms Owens, Hoffman in Dead Heat
October 31, 2009, 10:12 A.M.
After nabbing a long list of endorsements from Republican lawmakers and candidates this week, third-party candidate Doug Hoffman now looks to be the pick of Republicans in the special election in upstate New York as well. Hoffman, who is running on the state Conservative Party line, has the support of half of Republican voters in the 23rd district special election and is locked in a tight race with attorney Bill Owens (D), according to a Siena College poll released Saturday, likely the final independent poll before the Tuesday election.
Reid Focuses on Energy in Third Campaign TV Ad
October 30, 2009, 4:04 P.M.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is up with the third television ad of his re-election campaign, still more than a year out from when voters go to the polls in 2010.
Van Hollen: ‘Extreme Voices’ Prevailing in GOP’s Internal Struggle
October 29, 2009, 10:53 A.M.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) reveled Thursday in the Republican infighting in next week’s special election in New York’s 23rd district.
Missouri: Carnahan Foe Hits D.C., Meets GOP Officials
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Ed Martin (R) was in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with GOP officials who are backing his 2010 campaign against Rep. Russ Carnahan (D) in the St. Louis-area 3rd district.
Iowa: State Senator Weighs Challenge to Boswell
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
A Republican state Senator is weighing a campaign against Rep. Leonard Boswell (D) in the 3rd district, in and around Des Moines.
Kansas: Inhofe Takes Sides in Primary, Backing Tiahrt
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) waded into the competitive GOP Senate primary in Kansas on Tuesday, picking Rep. Todd Tiahrt over Rep. Jerry Moran in the open-seat race to succeed Sen. Sam Brownback (R).
Massachusetts: Tsongas Breaks With Colleagues, Backs AG
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Rep. Niki Tsongas (D) broke ranks with the men in her House delegation, endorsing state Attorney General Martha Coakley (D) in the special Senate election Wednesday. Tsongas, who herself went to Congress via a special election, touted Coakley’s record as attorney general and service to the state. In backing the attorney general, Tsongas passed over her House colleague, six-term Rep. Mike Capuano, who is one of three men running against Coakley in the Dec. 8 Democratic primary. Four other Massachusetts Democratic House Members have endorsed Capuano: Reps. Jim McGovern, Barney Frank, John Tierney and Stephen Lynch.
Connecticut: Air Wars Heating Up in GOP Senate Primary
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Yet another Republican in the Connecticut Senate race launched a new television ad Tuesday — 10 months before the primary — further underscoring how competitive and expensive the contest has already become.
Pennsylvania: Specter Margin Over Sestak Narrows in Poll
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Sen. Arlen Specter has a 12-point lead over Rep. Joe Sestak in the Democratic primary, according to new poll results.
Minnesota: Hackett Hopes to Make Case Against Paulsen
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
Forensic psychiatrist Maureen Hackett (D) filed paperwork earlier this month in the 3rd district, making her the first Democrat taking formal steps toward challenging freshman Rep. Erik Paulsen (R).
New Hampshire: EMILY’s List Endorses Kuster in 2nd District
October 29, 2009, 12:00 A.M.
EMILY’s List announced Wednesday that it has endorsed attorney Ann McLane Kuster (D) in the open-seat race in the 2nd district.
Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response
Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.
The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article
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