Campaigning
December 1, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama says he wants to bring America together. While that rallying cry sounds good to many people, it would require a Herculean task that may well be impossible.
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Thar She Blows
September 25, 2008
Former Congressman and ex-California Senate President Pro Tem John Burton is preparing to run for chairman of the California Democratic Party.
Casualty List
Track which Members of Congress are making the 110th Congress their last.
Vitter Is Running in 2010
December 4, 2008
Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) is running for re-election in 2010, according to a statement released by his campaign in which he announces the names of individuals who are co-chairing a December fundraiser.
Harris Files Paperwork for Possible Md. Rematch
December 4, 2008
Following his razor-thin loss in Maryland’s 1st district race last month, state Sen. Andy Harris (R) appears to be laying the groundwork for another Congressional bid, but a source close to Harris caution that no final decision on seeking a rematch has been made.
Rep. Murphy Eyes Specter’s Seat
December 4, 2008
Add another name to the list of people who are considering a run against Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) in 2010.
Hutchison Sets Up Committee to Run for Governor
December 4, 2008
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) announced Thursday morning that she was opening up an exploratory committee to run for Texas governor in 2010 and transferring $1 million from her Senate campaign account into this new state-regulated account.
Brown Concedes to McClintock
December 3, 2008
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Charlie Brown (D) conceded defeat in California's 4th district Wednesday, officially making state Sen. Tom McClintock (R) the Congressman-elect who will succeed retiring Rep. John Doolittle (R).
Line to Succeed Becerra in California Could Be Long
December 3, 2008
While Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) ponders whether to accept President-elect Barack Obama’s offer to serve as U.S. trade representative, several current and former officeholders are already being mentioned as possible candidates to replace him in the Los Angeles-based 31st district.
Hoekstra Weighing 2010 Gubernatorial Bid
December 3, 2008
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) on Wednesday denied reports that he is retiring, but said he is “very seriously” looking at a run for governor in 2010 although he has not made a final decision yet
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- Hoyer to Campaign in Louisiana
- Matthews Moving Closer to Senate Bid
- Democrats, GOP Continue to Differ on Minnesota Senate Recount
- Light Turnout in Georgia Runoff Has Both Camps on Edge
- Report: RFK Jr. Uninterested in New York Vacancy
- Cornyn Gets 2010 Wake-Up Call
- New Hampshire Senate: The Polls Didn’t Lie
- Light Turnout in Georgia Runoff Has Both Camps on Edge
At the Races
- Pennsylvania: Specter Tops Matthews in New Senate Survey
- Louisiana: Parties Spend Heavily in McCrery Seat Race
- New York: Rumors Run Rampant as Pelosi Joins Maloney
- Illinois: Governor Talks With Two Members on Vacancy
- Maryland: Busy Van Hollen Won’t Rule Out ’10 Senate Bid
- Georgia: Crushed by Barrow, Stone Will Try Again
- Nation: DCCC Recruiters Will Plot Strategy About ’10
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