New York: DCCC Adds Owens to ‘Frontline’ Program
November 18, 2009
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding Rep. Bill Owens (D), the newly elected Congressman from New York’s traditionally Republican 23rd district, to its “Frontline” program for vulnerable incumbents. Owens is the 43rd Democrat added to the program, which is designed to bolster fundraising and outreach and help vulnerable Democrats prepare early on for competitive contests.
Utah: Possible Bennett Foe Has Audience With Club
November 18, 2009
Attorney Mike Lee (R), who is mulling a primary challenge to Sen. Bob Bennett (R), was making the rounds in Washington, D.C., this week. His visit included a sit-down with the anti-tax group Club for Growth on Wednesday to talk about the race.
Minnesota: Franken Throws His Support Behind Clark
November 18, 2009
Freshman Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has lined up behind state Sen. Tarryl Clark (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Michele Bachmann (R).
Nation: NRSC Outraises DSCC by $300,000 in October
November 18, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee outraised its partisan counterpart last month by about $300,000, but the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ended October with roughly twice as much cash in the bank.
Alabama: Roby Feted Today by GOP Congresswomen
November 18, 2009
Montgomery City Councilwoman Martha Roby (R), who the National Republican Congressional Committee has touted as one of its top recruits of the cycle, is making the rounds on Capitol Hill this week and will be feted by a group of GOP Congresswomen at a lunch event this afternoon just off Capitol Hill.
Connecticut: GOP Wooing Caligiuri to 5th District Race
November 18, 2009
State Republican leaders are pushing state Sen. Sam Caligiuri (R) to step out of the Senate race and run against Rep. Christopher Murphy (D) — a move the candidate is seriously considering, according to a statement from his campaign.
Missouri: You GOJO! Emerson Forms New PAC
November 18, 2009
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R) has joined most Members in forming a leadership political action committee. The new organization, called the GOJO Political Action Committee, was just organized with the Federal Election Commission and will give Emerson another way to donate to Republican incumbents and candidates.
Florida: Kosmas Draws Ex-Mayor as Primary Opponent
November 18, 2009
Former Winter Springs Mayor Paul Partyka will announce this afternoon that he will challenge freshman Rep. Suzanne Kosmas for the Democratic nomination in the 24th district.
Texas: Will Republican Ride Hurd on Rodriguez?
November 18, 2009
Will Hurd (R), a former CIA officer, is initiating a 2010 campaign against Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D).
Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel
Nov. 16, 12 a.m.
As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article
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