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CQ Roll Call May 23, 2013

Abby Livingston

Bio:

Abby Livingston covers political campaigns for Roll Call.

She joined the newspaper after a tenure as a producer for CNN’s “John King, USA,” and a writer for CNN's Political Ticker. Prior to CNN, Abby covered the media through the political lens as an editor at the Hotline.

Abby started her journalism career as a desk assistant in the NBC News Washington bureau. She worked her way up to the Political Unit, where she researched stories for "Nightly News" and the "Today Show." She also wrote for NBC's "First Read."

A seventh-generation Texan, Abby graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. She grew up in Fort Worth and has appeared in an episode of "The Bold and The Beautiful." She loves Springsteen and the Longhorns.

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Stories by Abby Livingston:

Reporters Caught Spying on Members' Softball Practice

May 23, 2013

Two members of the press turned the tables Thursday morning and spied on the federal government. It took only about 20 minutes before our cover as morning power walkers was blown, but the intelligence gathered will be used in the upcoming Congressional Women’s Softball Game.

House Democrats Fete Top Recruits in D.C.

May 22, 2013

Updated 2:43 p.m. | The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will host a reception Wednesday night for its best recruits, according to an invitation obtained by CQ Roll Call.

Sander Levin Picks Sides in Primary #MI14

May 22, 2013

Rep. Sander M. Levin endorsed state House Democratic Floor Leader Rudy Hobbs on Wednesday in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 14th District.

Softball: Susan Davis Gets Stitches, Likely Out for Season

May 21, 2013

Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., injured her hand so severely last week at softball practice that her ability to play in her team’s big game on June 26 is in question.

Top Firm Hires Ex-NRSC Spokesman | Shop Talk

May 21, 2013

Former National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Brian Walsh has joined Singer Bonjean Strategies, the public affairs firm announced on Tuesday.

Embroiled GOP Firm Hires Gingrich Operative | Shop Talk

May 21, 2013

Strategy Group for Media CEO Rex Elsass will announce on Tuesday that he has hired Rick Tyler as his company’s new president.

Remainders: And Then There Was Nunn

May 20, 2013

Here’s what you may have missed “At the Races” on Monday …

Top GOP Media Firm's Split Heads to Court | Shop Talk

May 20, 2013

A top GOP ad firm’s split took a litigious turn earlier this month, when Rex Elsass, the CEO and founder of The Strategy Group for Media, filed suit against his company’s former president, Nick Everhart.

Mia Love Announces Utah Rematch

May 19, 2013

Sarasota Springs Mayor Mia Love officially announced this weekend that she will challenge Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, again for the 4th District.

House Democrats Outraise Republicans in April

May 17, 2013

House Democrats raised $300,000 more than their Republican counterparts in the month of April.

Female Hill Staffers Fundraise for Senate Democrats

May 17, 2013

Women on the Hill are making their presence known beyond the member ranks — a group of female Senate chiefs of staff have organized a Monday evening fundraiser in support of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

Fictional Franchise: Who Represents Your Favorite Soap Character in Congress?

May 17, 2013

For the latest installment of Fictional Franchise, our examination of the franchise rights of fictional characters and the real-life people who represent them in Congress, we tackle soap opera characters.

Colbert's 'Better Know a District' Returns

May 17, 2013

Stephen Colbert’s “Better Know a District” segment is back with a vengeance.

EMILY's List Backs Six House Candidates

May 16, 2013

EMILY’s List, an organization that backs female Democratic candidates who support abortion rights, rolled out six candidates who made their “On the List” designation.

Palin Endorses in Missouri Special Election #MO08

May 15, 2013

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin endorsed Republican state Rep. Jason Smith in Missouri’s 8th District special election.

Who Will Take On Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona? | The Field

May 14, 2013

The list of Republicans lining up to challenge Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat in the marginally Republican 1st District of Arizona, is remarkably short. Among state and national Republican strategists, only one name emerges.

Jungle Primary Angst for California Democratic Consultants | Shop Talk

May 13, 2013

The fallout in the consulting world from two obscure local races continues to reverberate in the Golden State political world. At issue is the involvement of Democratic consultants in two 2012 Democrat-vs.-Democrat California Assembly general-election campaigns.

Republican Primary Looms for Capito's Seat | The Field

May 13, 2013

The GOP field for the 2nd District has become a potentially crowded one since Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced her bid for Senate last year.

Softball: 'Debbie Is Gonna Make Us Practice in the Rain'

May 9, 2013

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., is not happy with her softball team’s practice rain-out policy.

Florida Republicans Seek the Next Marco Rubio | Farm Team

May 8, 2013

The Florida Republican Party is flourishing, with a deep bench available for the next competitive or open-seat race. But the local party’s primary concern is protecting its 17-to-10 edge in the House delegation.

Mark Sanford's Winning Team #SC01 | Shop Talk

May 8, 2013

Rep.-elect Mark Sanford’s special election victory is a testament to his well-run, competent campaign organization.

Mark Sanford Wins Special Election #SC01

May 7, 2013

Mark Sanford is officially coming back to Congress.

Republican to Challenge Freshman Patrick Murphy #FL18

May 7, 2013

Republican Ellen Andel, the vice mayor pro tem for Juno Beach, announced Tuesday that she will challenge freshman Democratic Rep. Patrick Murphy in 2014.

South Carolina Democrats Elect First Black Chairman | Shop Talk

May 6, 2013

South Carolina Democrats elected their first black party chairman, Jaime Harrison, over the weekend. Harrison will succeed outgoing Chairman Dick Harpootlian.

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