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Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
politico.com — Joe Lieberman speaks to reporters. Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman says he opposes any sort of public option, even with an opt-out provision. Photo: AP (more) Lieberman says he'll filibuster Reid plan
Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote
Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote
gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- Republicans have moved ahead of Democrats by 48% to 44% among registered voters in the latest update on Gallup's generic congressional ballot for the 2010 House elections, after trailing by six points in July and two points last ... (more) Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote

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Senate Votes to Move Forward to Talk More about Voting on HCR
6 minutes ago at Daily Kos
Liveblog: Senate Vote on Cloture for Health Care Reform Bill
7 minutes ago at Firedoglake
NPR on Ron Paul and the Fed
16 minutes ago at LewRockwell.com Blog
How the Senate Works
22 minutes ago at Moonbattery
It Looks Like Democrats Have Cloture On Health Care
24 minutes ago at Say Anything
PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail
republicans.waysandmeans.house.gov — Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirming that the failure to comply with the individual mandate to buy health insurance contained ... (more) PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail
Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010
Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010
abcnews.go.com — Subway series: Forrmer Dem veep candidate plans to campaign for GOP. (more) Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010
Obtained: In Letter To Pelosi, 41 House Dems Pledge To Vote Against Bill With Anti-Abortion ...
theplumline.whorunsgov.com — In a move that will intensify the coming war over how to treat abortion in the health care bill, more than three dozen House Dems have signed a letter to Nancy Pelosi firmly pledging to vote against the bill if it contains an anti-abortion ... (more) Obtained: In Letter To Pelosi, 41 House Dems Pledge To ...
In NY-23, Conservatives Win
redstate.com — The race has now been called for Democrat Bill Owens. This is a huge win for conservatives. “Whaaaa. . . ?” you say. There are two big victories at work in New York’s 23rd Congressional District. First, the GOP now must ... (more) In NY-23, Conservatives Win
Election 2010: Arizona Senate GOP Primary
rasmussenreports.com — Senator John McCain’s future in the U.S. Senate may be a little less assured than previously thought. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely 2010 Republican Primary voters in Arizona finds the longtime incumbent in a virtual tie with ... (more) Election 2010: Arizona Senate GOP Primary
Nancy Pelosi's New Health-Care Bill
Nancy Pelosi's New Health-Care Bill
online.wsj.com — Speaker Nancy Pelosi has reportedly told fellow Democrats that she's prepared to lose seats in 2010 if that's what it takes to pass ObamaCare, and little wonder. The health bill she unwrapped last Thursday, which President Obama hailed as a "critical ... (more) Nancy Pelosi's New Health-Care Bill
Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) told reporters today that he would in fact filibuster any health care bill he doesn't agree with--and right now, he doesn't agree with the proposal making its way through the Senate. "I told Senator Reid that I'm strongly ... (more) Lieberman: Sure, I'd Filibuster A Health Care Reform Bill
Rudy Giuliani to run for U.S. Senate; If elected may aim for White House in 2012
Rudy Giuliani to run for U.S. Senate; If elected may aim for White House in 2012
nydailynews.com — Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for governor next year - but will run for U.S. Senate instead, sources told the Daily News. A source familiar with Giuliani's thinking said the failed presidential candidate has been telling people he ... (more) Rudy Giuliani to run for U.S. Senate; If elected may aim ...
Deeds should've listened to us, senior Obama officials say
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Deeds should've listened to us, senior Obama officials say
Cornyn: ‘We Will Not Spend Money in a Contested Primary’
Cornyn: ‘We Will Not Spend Money in a Contested Primary’
blogs.abcnews.com — ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: With Republicans grappling with the fallout of an intra-party battle that may have cost them a House seat, the head of the Senate Republican campaign effort is making a pledge that may ease some of the anger being ... (more) Cornyn: ‘We Will Not Spend Money in a Contested Primary’
Connecticut (CT) Poll * November 12, 2009 * Simmons Runs Better Than McMah - Quinnipiac ...
quinnipiac.edu — Tot Economy Total 33% Economy general 14 Unemployment/Jobs 18 Business leaving/ Outsourcing 1 Healthcare Total 30% Hlthcr/Costs/Insurance 28 Medicare 2 Politicians/Gov Total 4% Politicians/Gov general 1 Political corruption 1 Chris Dodd 1 ... (more) Connecticut (CT) Poll * November 12, 2009 * Simmons Runs ...
Recanvassing shows NY-23 race tightens even as Rep. Bill Owens is sworn into House seat
Recanvassing shows NY-23 race tightens even as Rep. Bill Owens is sworn into House seat
syracuse.com — Conservative Doug Hoffman now trails by 3,000 votes. Hoffman campaign says they may not have conceded so quickly had they known about counting errors. (more) Recanvassing shows NY-23 race tightens even as Rep. Bill ...
Boxer: Senate Has Votes To Block Stupak Amendment
huffingtonpost.com — With Reporting By Ryan Grim One of Congress' foremost champions of abortion rights said on Monday that the Senate did not have the votes to add a more restrictive anti-abortion amendment to health care reform legislation. Senator Barbara Boxer ... (more) Boxer: Senate Has Votes To Block Stupak Amendment
Sources: White House Pushing Back Against Senate Public Option Opt Out Compromise
Sources: White House Pushing Back Against Senate Public Option Opt Out Compromise
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Multiple sources tell TPMDC that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is very close to rounding up 60 members in support of a public option with an opt out clause, and are continuing to push skeptical members. But they also say that the White House is ... (more) Sources: White House Pushing Back Against Senate Public ...
Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care Debate (video)
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Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care Debate (video)
youtube.com — Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care Debate (more) Unruly Republicans Disrupt Health Care Debate (video)
House Democrats Who Voted Against the Health Care Bill
nytimes.com — Lawmakers in the House voted 220 to 215 on Saturday night to approve a sweeping overhaul of the nation s health care system. Only one Republican voted for the bill, and 39 Democrats opposed it, including 24 members of the fiscally conservative Blue ... (more) House Democrats Who Voted Against the Health Care Bill
Watertown Daily Times
watertowndailytimes.com — Douglas L. Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate for the 23rd Congressional District, showed no grasp of the bread-and-butter issues pertinent to district residents in a Thursday morning meeting with the Watertown Daily Times editorial board. In a ... (more) Watertown Daily Times
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