Facing a grim November, Democrats are now running on another quarter-baked stimulus plan and the specter of John Boehner's perpetual tan, instead of the bill they spent more than a year debating and hailed as the liberal triumph of the century. Democrats now barely mention ObamaCare on the trail—unless they're trashing it (9/9).
The New York Times : The group "Revere America" is running a multi-million dollar television ad campaign aimed at defeating Democrats who voted for the health overhaul. "The ad campaign was announced by former Gov. George E. Pataki of New York, a Republican who is now serving as chairman of Revere America. At a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington on Wednesday, Mr. Pataki ...
Democrats hoping to use the lame duck session after the midterm elections to pass legislation may find themselves with fewer votes in the U.S. Senate. Bloomberg notes that due to "quirks in state election laws" the terms of Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL), Sen. Ted Kaufman (D-DE) and Sen. Carte Goodwin (D-WV) -- all appointed to their seats -- "will expire with the Nov. 2 elections. None are on the ...
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine is defending his party's accomplishments on health care as he paints Democrats as underdogs in November's elections, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. "Kaine, a former governor of Virginia, blasted the Republicans as obstacles to progress for seven decades, warning supporters gathered at the University of Pennsylvania that President Obama's ...
KENT—Kent Democrats have announced an “Afternoon with Chris Murphy” on Sunday, Sept. 19. They are inviting voters from around Northwest Connecticut, regardless of party affiliation, to gather at The Villager Restaurant on North Main Street from 4 to 6 p.m. They will be serving both Mexican and American hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and soft drinks.
Vermont Democrats allege campaign-finance violations by Dubie, RGA. ... - By Peter Hirschfeld Vermont Press Bureau
Democrats in the state's 89th Assembly District head to the polls Tuesday to pick their candidate to run against Republican Robert Castelli.
Douglas Democrats opened its office Sunday on 10th Street between F and G Avenue.
Vermont Democrats accused Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Dubie and the Republican Governors Association of coordinating the filming of a TV commercial on his behalf, skirting Vermont campaign finance laws that restrict media buys by outside parties. Vermont - Brian Dubie - United States - Politics - Democratic
Two local Democrats and leaders in education will be honored for their contributions to the community at an event at the Baywood Golf and Country Club in Arcata on Friday.