In Massachusetts, the Kennedy name is still gold.
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Conservatives solemnly gathered in Washington on Thursday for their annual conference and pep rally as they prepare to move into what they view as the final fight of a 100-year war with progressivism.
In Massachusetts, the Kennedy name is still gold. Attorney Joseph Kennedy III, the son of ex-Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-Mass.) and the likely Democratic nominee in the Bay State’s 4th district, had a huge lead over his probable Republican challenger, businessman Sean Bielat, according to a new poll.
At some point over the next nine months, Hayden Rogers, retiring Rep. Heath Shuler’s former chief of staff, will probably drive by North Carolina’s Mount Mitchell. It symbolizes the steep slog he faces as he attempts to keep the 11th district on the Democratic side of the ledger.
Ron Barber’s campaign for Congress launched full throttle today. After weeks of speculation about whether he would run to succeed his boss, ex-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Barber made it official, telling reporters that the Arizona Democrat personally asked him to run for her seat.
The Republican-controlled Florida Senate passed a redistricting map today, sending Congressional lines that cement a strong Republican majority in the delegation to Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) desk.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi defended President Barack Obama’s move to embrace his super PAC today, even as she trumpeted new legislation aimed at increasing disclosure of corporate spending in campaigns.
If Democrats are concerned about the lopsided Senate playing field this cycle, just wait until 2014. An early scan of next cycle’s Senate landscape paints a favorable picture for the GOP, which will defend 13 seats to Democrats’ 20.
After appearing to have a deal, the state Legislature is deadlocked over a new Congressional redistricting map, raising the prospect of having the court draw the lines and leaving Bluegrass State politics in turmoil.
President Barack Obama’s decision to embrace his super PAC is only the latest example of the president setting his ideals aside and resigning himself to pragmatic political realities.
Former Rep. Ron Klein (D-Fla.), a bundler for the Obama re-election campaign, told NBC News that even though his firm registered him as a lobbyist last week, he is not a lobbyist and the disclosure filed with Congress was a “clerical error” by the firm.
Illinois Republicans Don Manzullo and Adam Kinzinger are locked in a competitive primary, according to a new survey from a super PAC supporting Kinzinger.
Six of the top 10 super PACs active in the 2012 elections have received money from untraceable sources, including nonprofits and shell corporations, according to a report released today by two progressive advocacy groups.
A new federal mandate on birth control and the growing outcry against it might actually help President Barack Obama in the upcoming election.
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum notched two symbolic wins in Missouri and Minnesota nominating contests tonight.
Nevada Democrats avoided a contentious primary in the open 1st district today as state Sen. Ruben Kihuen announced he was dropping out of the race.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur will kick off her television campaign against fellow Ohio Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich on Wednesday with a positive, semi-biographical spot.
North Carolina Rep. Sue Myrick (R) announced today she will retire from the House this year.
After a House Member announces retirement, there's often one lingering question from their colleagues: What's going to happen to the rest of their campaign cash?
New York state Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D) moved toward a campaign against Republican Rep. Bob Turner on Monday, filing paperwork for an exploratory committee with the Federal Election Commission. In September, Turner won an upset special election victory in the 9th district, and Democrats are keen to take back the seat their party held for generations.
The clear expectation is Congress will get very little done this election year. But what does get accomplished, at least in the high-profile areas, will largely be the handiwork of an elite group of staffers — who combine policy expertise, political acumen and the trust of their lawmaker bosses to drive much of the legislative agenda.
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