Pennsylvania: Special to Replace Murtha Likely in May
February 8, 2010
State election officials are looking at holding a special election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Rep. John Murtha (D) on May 18, the previously scheduled statewide primary date.
Nation: Latino Voting Bloc Key Factor in Midterms
February 8, 2010
Latino voters are poised to make a difference in Congressional races from coast to coast, according to a new study released Monday by a national organization pushing for comprehensive immigration reform legislation.
New York: Draft Kudlow for Senate Committee Growing
February 8, 2010
The movement to draft CNBC host Larry Kudlow to run against Sen. Charles Schumer (D) is charging full-speed ahead.
Washington: State Senator Enters Race Against Murray
February 8, 2010
Longtime state Sen. Don Benton (R) announced over the weekend that he will challenge Sen. Patty Murray (D), according to several local reports.
South Carolina: Scott Drops Lt. Governor Bid for 1st District Run
February 8, 2010
The race to fill the open 1st district seat just got a lot more interesting. Republican Tim Scott announced Monday he is switching races and running to succeed retiring Rep. Henry Brown (R) instead of running for lieutenant governor — a decision that comes not long after he made the rounds in Washington.
Arkansas: Boozman Sets Off Open-Seat Scramble
February 8, 2010
Rep. John Boozman (R) made his Senate bid official on Saturday, touching off the third open-seat House race this cycle in the Natural State.
Illinois: Durbin to Chair Giannoulias Campaign
February 8, 2010
Less than a week after state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias won the Democratic Senate nomination by 5 points, Sen. Dick Durbin (D) announced over the weekend that he will serve as chairman of his general election campaign against Rep. Mark Kirk (R).
Ohio: Brunner’s Proud of Her Shoestring Campaign
February 8, 2010
Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D) is trying to win a Senate race this year with what is a shoestring budget by the standards of today’s big-money, media-heavy campaigns.
Cardin: U.S. Needs to Keep Pace Developing Energy Technology
Feb. 8, 12 a.m.
Today, too many Americans are out of work. Today, we will send $1 billion overseas to satisfy our appetite for foreign oil, while the Chinese will continue their massive investment in clean energy technology. Today, our nation faces an economic crisis, an energy crisis and a global climate crisis. Read Full Article
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