Monthly Archives: June 2009
New Hampshire Senate: Rep. Hodes Leads Former Senator Sununu in Hypothetical Matchup
A recent “New Hampshire Poll” put out by American Research Group shows U.S. Representative Paul Hodes (D-NH) beating former Senator John Sununu (R-NH) in a hypothetical 2010 Senate race. 2010 US Senate Hodes Sununu Undecided All voters 40% 34% 26% … Continue reading
Filed under Election
Senator Byrd Released from Hospital
Senator Robert Byrd’s (D-WV) “office says he’s been released from the hospital and is at his Washington-area home recuperating from a more-than monthlong illness,” the AP reports. The 91-year-old Democrat, who is the longest-serving senator, is continuing physical therapy as he … Continue reading
Filed under In the News, Party Leadership
Labor Group Agrees to Take Down Ad Against Baucus After Promise of Meeting
This week, a labor union group (Laborers’ International Union of North America) put out a TV spot hitting Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) for considering a tax on employee benefits to pay for a comprehensive health reform bill. … Continue reading
Filed under Health
Senate Republicans Build Case Against Public Health Option
While Democrats “plow through a mammoth health reform bill in committee, Senate GOP leaders are using the congressional break to build the case against a government option for health care,” POLITICO reports. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Sen. John McCain … Continue reading
Filed under Health
Connecticut Senate: Schiff Would Bring Ron Paul Supporters into the Mix
Peter Schiff, a financial commentator on cable and President of Euro Pacific Capital Inc., is considering a 2010 campaign against Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT). Congressional Quarterly reports that he has drawn the “most interest” as part of the next generation … Continue reading
Filed under Election
Congress in Your Pocket
