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Senate Democrats Plan To Put Republicans On The Wrong Side Of The Middle Class
Senate Democrats are preparing an aggressive legislative agenda to complement the vision President Obama outlined in his State of the Union Address. The goal is to test the idea that the public supports an agenda of aggressive federal action on behalf of the middle class, and that Republicans are locked in a pattern of reactionary opposition, even to popular policies.
(read more)Tester raises nearly $1.2M
Montana Sen. Jon Tester will report later Thursday raising close to $1.2 million during the final quarter of the year, POLITICO has learned. That sum, shared by a campaign official, will bring the first-term Democrat's cash on hand to $3.8 million.
(read more)Rep. Connie Mack Keeps Showing Up at Gingrich Events
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Some look at polls. Others measure crowd sizes. But if you really want to know how well Newt Gingrich is doing in Florida, consider Rep. Connie Mack (R., Fla.)
(read more)Standing Up for Transparent Elections by Overturning Citizens United
A century ago this year, the people of Montana stood up against some of the most influential corporations in history with a powerful message: People and their ideas -- not corporations and their money -- decide our elections.
(read more)Lugar foes doubt poll process, results
A super PAC supporting Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., has released the results of a poll indicating his Republican primary-election challenger would have only a 50-50 chance of winning the general election.
(read more)Nelson up 10 points on Rep. Mack in Florida Senate race
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) has a double-digit lead over the Republicans hoping to oust him in November, a new poll showed. Nelson is up 10 points on Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fla.), the GOP front-runner to take on Nelson, in the Suffolk University/7News poll released Thursday.
(read more)Ohio treasurer continues missing deposit board meetings, attends US Senate campaign fundraiser
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel was in Washington on Thursday to attend a $500-a-plate breakfast fundraiser for his U.S. Senate campaign, continuing his trend of skipping meetings of a board he chairs that handles billions of Ohio's deposits.
(read more)Thompson's assets top $13 million
Tommy Thompson has said many times that he's done well financially since he left public office. Just how well is clear in the financial statement he plans to file Friday in Washington, a requirement of all U.S. Senate candidates.
(read more)U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin vows to fight for middle class as Wisconsin senator
Visiting Sheboygan as part of local labor's annual kickoff, U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin said Saturday she would be an advocate for the middle class if elected. Baldwin, a Democratic U.S. representative, is among those seeking to fill the well-worn shoes of U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, who is not seeking re-election this year.
(read more)Newcomer Baumgartner aims high: Cantwell's Senate seat
After a year as a Washington state senator, Michael Baumgartner, 35, is looking for his next job: the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Maria Cantwell. He's the only Republican running so far, but the GOP has yet to fully embrace him.
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