At the Races
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 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.
DCCC on Offensive in GOP Open Seats
August 14, 2008
Despite having a majority of seats in Congress, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is on the offensive this cycle, with plans to pour money into dozens of districts represented by Republicans.
Poll: Goode in Good Shape for Now
August 14, 2008
A SurveyUSA poll conducted this week showed Rep. Virgil Goode (R-Va.) on solid ground to win a seventh House term in November.
SEIU Targeting Two GOP Senators With Ads
August 14, 2008
The Service Employees International Union is on television in New Hampshire and Oregon, targeting two vulnerable Republican Senators who are hoping to win another term in November.
Tennessee's Davis May Contest Loss
August 13, 2008
Rep. David Davis (R-Tenn.), who was narrowly defeated in a GOP primary last week, issued a statement Tuesday leaving the door open to challenging the Aug. 7 election results.
English Goes Negative as Barletta Airs First TV Spot
August 13, 2008
Republicans are hitting the airwaves across the Keystone State, with a longtime House incumbent attacking his Democratic opponent for the first time and a GOP challenger across the state going up with his first ad in a competitive northeastern district.
Polis Set to Succeed Udall as Lamborn Survives
August 13, 2008
For wealthy Internet entrepreneur Jared Polis, $5 million was money well spent, as he held off former state Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald in Colorado's 2nd district Democratic primary Tuesday night, 42 percent to 38 percent. Environmental activist Will Shafroth had garnered 20 percent of the vote with nearly all precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning.
Air Wars Ratchet Up in Senate Races
August 12, 2008
It’s the middle of August, the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing kicked off Friday and many Americans are in the midst of summer vacations. But that hasn’t cooled the air wars in several Senate races that are either competitive or have the potential to heat up down the stretch of the fall campaign.
Alaska's Young in Statistical Tie Two Weeks Out
August 12, 2008
New polling data released this week showed embattled Rep. Don Young (Alaska) behind Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell in the Republican primary, but only by a small margin.
Texas: Chamber To Endorse Olson
August 12, 2008
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will formerly endorse Texas’ 22nd district GOP nominee Pete Olson at an event Thursday in Sugar Land.
Democrats Look to Target Chambliss
August 12, 2008
Just one week after their preferred nominee emerged from a runoff to face Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), national Democrats released a new survey Tuesday that indicated they are taking a serious look at trying to move the Peach State race into the competitive column before November.
Sheehan Qualifies to Run Against Pelosi
August 12, 2008
Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan has qualified for the ballot as an Independent in California’s 8th district, joining three other challengers in what will almost assuredly be a losing battle against Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
Boehner, Cole Hit the Stump for Candidates
August 11, 2008
Republican leaders might be telling their candidates to run as party outsiders, but House hopefuls across the country are getting some fundraising help from the GOP establishment over the August recess.
South Dakota: Sen. Johnson Declines Debate Against Dykstra
August 11, 2008
Sen. Tim Johnson (D), expected to cruise to re-election this fall, announced on Friday that he will not participate in any debates with his GOP challenger, state Rep. Joel Dykstra.
Pennsylvania: New Poll Shows Tight Race for Rep. Kanjorski
August 11, 2008
Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D) continues to be in the danger zone this cycle, according to a poll released by his opponent, Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta (R).
Alabama: Democrat Leads in Deep South Open Seat
August 11, 2008
Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright (D) released a new poll that showed him with a 10-point lead over state Rep. Jay Love (R) in the race to replace retiring Rep. Terry Everett (R) in the 2nd district.
Louisiana: Wealthy Democrat on TV Against Scalise
August 11, 2008
Wealthy businessman Jim Harlan (D), running against Rep. Steve Scalise (R) in the fall, dropped the first television ad of the 1st district campaign Thursday.
Alaska: Inouye Campaigns in El Dorado for Stevens
August 11, 2008
Embattled Sen. Ted Stevens (R) is getting by with a little help from an old friend. Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) campaigned with the senior Republican in Alaska for three days last week, according to Stevens’ campaign.
Texas: Skelly Tries to Distance Himself From MoveOn
August 11, 2008
Businessman Michael Skelly (D), hoping to upset Rep. John Culberson (R) in the solidly conservative 7th district, has called on the liberal group MoveOn.org to take down radio ads that urge voters to reject increased domestic oil drilling as a solution to the high gas prices.
Partisans Commission Nonpartisan Polls
August 8, 2008
The roles of partisan, strategist, journalist and advocate are fuzzier than ever before. Democratic activist and blogger Markos Moulitsas has commissioned a series of polls in U.S. Senate races across the country this cycle, using the nonpartisan polling firm Research 2000.
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