At the Races
Maloney, Sestak Set to Challenge Democratic Establishment
July 1, 2009
Two House Democrats moved even closer to challenging incumbent Senators in primaries next year, according to local media reports Wednesday.
Minnesota: Coleman Concedes; Franken to Be Seated
June 30, 2009
Former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) conceded the protracted Senate race to Democrat Al Franken Tuesday afternoon at a press conference in Minnesota, acknowledging today’s state Supreme Court’s decision that ruled Franken the winner and saying he “will abide by its results.”
Florida: Club for Growth Polling in Florida Senate Race
June 30, 2009
As they continue to mull endorsing former state Speaker Marco Rubio in Florida’s Republican Senate primary, the Club for Growth released a new poll Tuesday that showed Gov. Charlie Crist (R) as the clear frontrunner in this early stage of the race.
New York: Self-Funder Enters Race to Replace McHugh
June 30, 2009
Hoping that money talks, Matthew Doheny (R), an investment banker who wants to run in the yet-to-be-scheduled special election to replace Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.), opened a campaign account this week and dropped $500,000 of his own money into it.
Pennsylvania: Torsella Backs Specter
June 30, 2009
Former National Constitution Center President Joe Torsella (D), who ended his Senate campaign after Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter defected from the Republican Party and became a Democrat, endorsed Specter on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania: Colleagues Help Fill Specter’s Coffers
June 29, 2009
Sen. Arlen Specter (Pa.) has received about $70,000 so far from his Democratic colleagues in the Senate since he announced he was switching parties in April, according to a source familiar with the donations.
Kentucky: Canceled Bunning Event Could Be Bad Sign
June 29, 2009
One of the main reasons why Sen. Jim Bunning (R) is widely regarded as the most vulnerable Senate incumbent heading into 2010 is because of his poor fundraising performance. On the day that he reported raising $263,000 in the first quarter, Bunning admitted to local media that his fundraising was going “lousy.”
Michigan: Land Could Be Heir Apparent If Ehlers Bails
June 29, 2009
Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R) said last week that he has not decided yet about whether he will seek a 10th term in Congress, but he added that he does not normally think about making a decision until February.
Illinois: It’s Official: Biggert Has Rematch With Harper
June 29, 2009
Democrat Scott Harper announced Friday that he will run for a second consecutive cycle against Rep. Judy Biggert (R).
Alabama: Second Republican to Enter 5th District Race
June 29, 2009
Madison County Commissioner Mo Brooks (R), who spent the later part of last week meeting with GOP officials and conservative groups in Washington, D.C., will formally join the 5th district race this week.
Florida: Race Against Kosmas Attracts More Interest
June 29, 2009
State Rep. Dorothy Hukill (R) said Friday that she’s close to making a decision on whether she’ll challenge freshman Rep. Suzanne Kosmas (D) in the east central 24th district.
Florida: Panhandle Congressman Backs Rubio Over Crist in Florida
June 25, 2009
Five-term Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.), who represents the Panhandle-based 1st district, announced Thursday that he is backing former state Speaker Marco Rubio (R) in the Sunshine State’s 2010 Senate primary.
Waxman Main Draw at DCCC Money Event
June 25, 2009
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (Calif.) will be the special guest at a fundraising lunch benefiting the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today — the day before the House is scheduled to vote on landmark climate change legislation.
North Carolina: Cunningham Poised to Jump Into Senate Race
June 25, 2009
In what appears to be the strongest signal yet that he’s moving toward a Senate bid, former state Sen. Cal Cunningham (D) released a statement to a group of supporters this week detailing his ongoing efforts to build a campaign to challenge Sen. Richard Burr (R) in 2010.
New York: Democrats Set Deadline for Candidates in 23rd
June 25, 2009
Upstate Democratic leaders announced this week that anyone who wants to be considered for the nomination in the yet-to-be-scheduled special election to replace Rep. John McHugh (R) must make their intentions known by noon on July 17.
Illinois: Davis Explores Run for Cook County Board
June 25, 2009
The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that Rep. Danny Davis (D) is forming an exploratory committee to run for president of the Cook County Board.
Connecticut: Simmons’ Camp Gets ‘Law & Order’ Boost
June 25, 2009
Former Rep. Rob Simmons (R) has nabbed the endorsement of former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) in his bid against Sen. Chris Dodd (D).
New Hampshire: Potential GOP Senate Recruit Airs TV Ad
June 25, 2009
Businessman Fred Tausch (R) has launched a television advertisement on behalf of his new advocacy group, STEWARD of Prosperity.
Pennsylvania: Gerlach Rules Out Senate Bid in 2010
June 25, 2009
Rep. Jim Gerlach (R) told a local newspaper that he is not interested in running for Senate in 2010.
Florida: Huckabee Backs Rubio, Lobs Attack on NRSC
June 25, 2009
One day after Gov. Charlie Crist held a fundraiser at National Republican Senatorial Committee headquarters, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee endorsed former state Speaker Marco Rubio in the Senate primary and then unloaded on the NRSC’s decision to back Crist in the race.
Kentucky: Chandler, Yarmuth to Fete Conway Today
June 23, 2009
Reps. Ben Chandler and John Yarmuth — the only Democratic Members of the Bluegrass State delegation — are headlining a fundraising reception today in Washington, D.C., for Senate candidate and state Attorney General Jack Conway (D).
Louisiana: Boustany PAC Chips In to Help GOP Vulnerables
June 23, 2009
Rep. Charles Boustany on Wednesday will offer a dozen Republicans who could face tough elections a monetary helping hand by distributing some of the $100,000 that he has raised so far this cycle for his Committee for the Preservation of Capitalism political action committee.
Connecticut: New Dodd Ad Features Appeal From Kennedy
June 23, 2009
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) has cut a TV ad for Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), who is aggressively campaigning to win re-election in his most challenging race to date.
Tennessee: Fleischmann to Enter Race to Replace Wamp
June 23, 2009
Attorney and former radio host Chuck Fleischmann said last week that he will formally announce that he is entering the crowded Republican primary in Tennessee’s 3rd district at an event today.
Kansas: Tiahrt Is First to Air TV Ad in Senate Race
June 23, 2009
Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R) hit the Kansas TV airwaves this week with the first spot in his Senate primary campaign against Rep. Jerry Moran (R).
California: McNerney Nabs Local GOP Officials’ Support
June 23, 2009
Two Republican members of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on Monday endorsed Rep. Jerry McNerney (D) for re-election, citing his constituent service and his work to bring a Veterans Affairs hospital to the county.
New Mexico: Barela Launches 2010 Bid Against Heinrich
June 23, 2009
Jon Barela, an attorney, businessman and former vice chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party, formally announced late last week that he will challenge freshman Rep. Martin Heinrich (D) in 2010.
Oregon: Democrats’ Gloves Are Off in DeFazio Race
June 23, 2009
Democrats are already playing hardball with Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken (R), who promises to be the toughest challenger Rep. Peter DeFazio (D) has faced in years.
Colorado: Udall Backs Bennet as Primary Talk Fades
June 23, 2009
In a sign that appointed Sen. Michael Bennet (D) may have put any talk of a serious 2010 primary challenge behind him, fellow Colorado Sen. Mark Udall (D) endorsed Bennet on Saturday.
Stier: Detecting a Bad Breast Cancer Bill
July 1, 11:28 a.m.
Who could blame hundreds of Members of Congress for joining with a colleague and breast cancer survivor, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), in co-sponsoring legislation aimed at promoting breast cancer education? The problem, according to leading breast cancer scientists and advocacy groups, is the bill would do more harm than good. Read Full Article
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