Oklahoma: No Surprises Expected in State Primaries Today
July 28, 2008
For those keeping track, it’s primary day in the Sooner State, though with all incumbents seeking re-election, little drama is expected.
Kansas: Roberts and Slattery Spar on TV
July 28, 2008
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is up with a new Web ad excoriating “Washington lobbyist” Jim Slattery (D) for voting to increase the gas tax when he served in Congress more than 12 years ago.
Ohio: Schuring Welcomes Foe to District With Attack
July 28, 2008
State Sen. Kirk Schuring (R) blasted state Sen. John Boccieri (D) for just registering to vote in the competitive 16th district. The two are squaring off for the seat soon to be vacated by retiring Rep. Ralph Regula (R).
New Mexico: White Tops New Poll, but DCCC Is Happy
July 28, 2008
Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White (R) leads former Albuquerque City Councilor Martin Heinrich (D) by 6 points in their race for the 1st district in a new poll commissioned by White’s campaign.
Oregon: DSCC Reserves $847K in Airtime for the Fall
July 28, 2008
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has reserved more than $847,000 in cable advertising time for the fall in Oregon, presumably to boost state Speaker Jeff Merkley (D) in his bid to dethrone Sen. Gordon Smith (R).
Alaska: Young Team Apologizes for Misstatement in Ad
July 28, 2008
Rep. Don Young’s (R) campaign apologized Friday for incorrectly naming the group that awarded him the Hero of the Taxpayer Award in a radio spot. The recently released ad from Young’s campaign said that Taxpayers for Common Sense gave him the award, but a statement from Young’s campaign Friday conceded it was actually Americans for Tax Reform that commended the senior Republican.
Nation: Sierra Club Ads Focus on Oil Company Profits
July 28, 2008
As energy companies prepare to release their quarterly profits this week, the Sierra Club is up with a radio ad in six states that praises specific Democratic Members of Congress for “standing up to the oil companies.” The ads are slated to be airing all week.
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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