Stories by Tricia Miller:
Jan. 18, 2011
Sen. Kent Conrad’s decision to retire makes the 2012 Senate map a little easier for Republicans aiming to retake the Senate majority, and it shines a spotlight on Democrats who haven’t yet said whether they plan to seek re-election in what could be a tough cycle for the party.
Jan. 18, 2011
Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar told reporters Tuesday that he “absolutely” will run for a seventh term, adding that he hasn’t even considered retirement.
Jan. 18, 2011
Former Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao (La.), one of two House Republicans to lose their re-election bids in 2010, is holding a debt retirement reception in February.
For a suggested contribution of $500, supporters can meet with Cao in New Orleans on Thursday, Feb. 3.
The most recent campaign finance report showed Cao was $34,000 in debt. …
Jan. 14, 2011
Wisconsin Republican wins the race after seven ballots.
Jan. 14, 2011
Sally Priebus, the wife of newly-elected Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, told Roll Call Friday that her family would probably relocate to Washington, D.C., from Kenosha, Wis., following his victory.
Jan. 14, 2011
After six rounds of voting, Wisconsin GOP Chairman Reince Priebus was just five votes short of the 85 votes needed to win the race for chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Jan. 14, 2011
In the race between current Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele and everybody else, it appears everybody else is winning.
Jan. 14, 2011
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — As the first days of the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting constitute the last days of the races for RNC offices and potentially the end of Chairman Michael Steele’s tenure, the meeting becomes a series of conversations between members.
Jan. 14, 2011
Michael Steele is still in second place to the Wisconsin Republican after the second round of balloting.
Jan. 13, 2011
President Bill Clinton will appear at a campaign rally with Rahm Emanuel in Chicago next week.
Jan. 13, 2011
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Republicans on a morning panel on day two of the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting celebrated the party’s victories in 2010 but cautioned listeners not to get arrogant.
Jan. 12, 2011
A North Dakota Republican told Roll Call that he is exploring the possibility of challenging Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad and has formed a committee to raise money as he eyes the prime 2012 race.
Jan. 11, 2011
Former state Sen. Tarryl Clark said she hasn’t decided what her next move will be after losing to Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann in November, but the Minnesota Democrat is keeping her e-mail list alive.
Jan. 10, 2011
A conservative group has shelved a planned ad campaign targeting Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad, pulling back from political activity in the wake of the weekend shootings in Arizona.
Jan. 10, 2011
A dispute broke out Monday in North Dakota over whether early 2012 political efforts have been paused out of sensitivity to Saturday’s deadly shooting in Arizona.
Jan. 7, 2011
Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo, the only Member of Congress who’s also a member of the Republican National Committee, endorsed former RNC official Maria Cino for RNC chairman on Friday afternoon.
Jan. 7, 2011
The race for Republican National Committee chairman could put a soap opera to shame.
Jan. 7, 2011
Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad, already under the glaring light of a hot re-election campaign, has plans to hit the airwaves even though the 2012 races have just begun.
Jan. 6, 2011
Newly appointed members of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s leadership team got off to a quick start Thursday morning with a meeting on recruitment. After watching Republicans post a net gain of 63 seats in the 2010 elections, recruitment will be critical for Democrats in 2012.
Jan. 6, 2011
Despite Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) calling Connecticut GOP Chairman Chris Healy to promote Maria Cino for chairman of the Republican National Committee, Healy has endorsed Saul Anuzis for chairman.
Jan. 5, 2011
In a high-stakes game of musical chairs, all five members of Iowa’s House delegation plan to run for re-election in 2012, but the Hawkeye State will send only four of them to Congress following the next election.
Jan. 5, 2011
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced Wednesday he will be leaving the White House in early February. Along with giving the longtime spokesman for President Barack Obama a break, the move will allow Gibbs to help the president from the outside with the 2012 re-election campaign looming.
Jan. 4, 2011
Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-Ohio) has made at least one call to advocate for Republican National Committee chairman candidate Maria Cino, quietly inserting himself into the crowded race just as he is about to assume the gavel.
Jan. 4, 2011
Democratic mayoral candidate wins another round in court.
Jan. 3, 2011
Eric Holcomb, a longtime aide to Gov. Mitch Daniels, was unanimously elected chairman of the Indiana Republican Party on Monday.
