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Correction: Alaska Senate
(AP)
3 Sep 2010 at 4:20pm
AP - In a story Sept. 2 about the Alaska Senate, The Associated Press erroneously attributed a quote to University of Alaska Anchorage political science professor Carl Shepro.
Obama to campaign for Blumenthal in Conn.
(AP)
3 Sep 2010 at 3:01pm
AP - President Barack Obama plans to attend a fundraiser later this month to help Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's campaign for the U.S. Senate.
'Tea party' on a roll: Can Christine O'Donnell win in Delaware?
(The Chr...
3 Sep 2010 at 2:53pm
The Christian Science Monitor - Following its recent upset win in Alaska’s US Senate Republican primary, the "tea party" movement is focusing on Delaware. There, the GOP is scrambling to head off tea party favorite Christine O'Donnell in her challenge to US Rep. Mike Castle.
Former President Clinton campaigns for NY Democrat
(AP)
3 Sep 2010 at 2:10pm
AP - Former President Bill Clinton slammed Republicans Friday for their stewardship of the economy during their years in power in Washington, and said the party's campaign message heading into the 2010 midterm elections is: "Put us in because the Democrats didn't fix what we did to you in 21 months."
O'Donnell earns degree 21 years later
(AP)
3 Sep 2010 at 11:55am
AP - Twenty-one years after she began her undergraduate work, Republican Christine O'Donnell can accurately call herself a college graduate.
House races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?
(The Chr...
3 Sep 2010 at 11:51am
The Christian Science Monitor - As campaigns move into full gear after Labor Day, Republicans have moved well within striking distance of taking over the House of Representatives, especially if the economic recovery continues to fizzle.
Obama to campaign for Sestak in Pa.
(AP)
3 Sep 2010 at 10:33am
AP - President Barack Obama is heading to Pennsylvania to help Democratic Rep. Joe Sestak's bid for the Senate.
Why Unemployment Could Spike By Election Day
(U.S. News & World Report)
3 Sep 2010 at 7:28am
U.S. News & World Report - As if Democrats don't have enough problems, the economy they've tried so hard to revive is lapsing back into a stupor. By the midterm elections in November, it might even seem worse than it is now. And that could add fresh punch to the Republican "wave" some forecasters think could sweep Democrats out of the majority in both houses of Congress.
Anti-abortion group targets Democrats in radio ads
(AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 6:39pm
AP - An anti-abortion group plans to air radio ads in three congressional races calling for the defeat of Democratic incumbents, among the first ads to capitalize on a Supreme Court ruling this year that freed corporations to directly influence elections.
Gibbs Defends Obama's Efforts to Help House Democrats
(CQPolitics.com)
2 Sep 2010 at 3:58pm
CQPolitics.com - White House spokesman Robert Gibbs on Thursday defended President Barack Obama's track record of campaigning for House Democrats as new polling shows their party taking a nose dive.
Food safety a "priority" for Senate: Reid aide
(Reuters)
2 Sep 2010 at 2:55pm
Reuters - Passing food safety reform legislation this year is a "priority" for the Senate, said a spokesman for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, as Congress feels pressure from consumer groups to act following the latest recall to highlight weaknesses in the system.
Tea party seeks another upset in Delaware's Senate primary
(McClatchy Ne...
2 Sep 2010 at 2:19pm
McClatchy Newspapers - WILMINGTON, Del. — Thanks to the tea party, Rep. Mike Castle's once smooth path to Delaware's Republican Senate nomination suddenly has become less predictable — and is providing a fresh reason for already staggering moderate Republicans everywhere to be frightened.
NH GOP Sen candidates debate AZ immigration law
(AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 11:43am
AP - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bill Binnie knows a little something about immigrating to the United States.
A look at potential tax hikes
(AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 11:12am
AP - A look at potential tax hikes
Top Obama ally: Democrats will hold the US Congress
(AFP)
2 Sep 2010 at 11:11am
AFP - President Barack Obama's Democratic allies will defy glum forecasts of a rout in November elections and keep control of the House and Senate, one of the party's congressional leaders said Thursday.
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