Hey, Big Spender: Incumbents’ Strategies Differ

By Nathan L. Gonzales
Roll Call Contributing Writer

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In a year when many GOP incumbents are considered vulnerable, there appear to be two classes of Republicans emerging when it comes to campaign cash: those who spent money early and forfeited their cash advantage and those who maintain their advantage by either saving their money or raising enough to compensate for early spending.

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Angelides: Bipartisanship Is Crucial for Producing a Meaningful, Job-Creating Climate Change Bill

Nov. 2, 6:47 p.m.

The climate and clean energy bill being debated in the Senate is exactly what we need to revitalize our battered economy and allow American businesses to not only compete, but lead in a low-carbon global economy. Read Full Article