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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’
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

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Pelosi to US:  “I do what I waaant”
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Sunday Talking Heads: November 8, 2009
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The vote
63 minutes ago at Maggie's Farm
Lee Stranahan: Kucinich's Brave Health Vote Vs. Obama's Failed Promise
All PA Reps but Brady, Fattah, P. Murphy, Schwartz & Sestak vote to prohibit federal funding of abortions in Dem health care bill…
3 hours ago at GrassrootsPA Stories
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
A changed race
watertowndailytimes.com — Dierdre K. Scozzafava's decision to suspend her campaign for the 23rd Congressional District seat is a shocking development in what had already been an extraordinary race. In her statement Saturday morning, the assemblywoman explained the reasons ... (more) A changed race
Reid reassures the left Lieberman is on board
thehill.com — Joe Lieberman has reached a private understanding with Harry Reid that he will not block healthcare reform, sources say. Read more... (more) Reid reassures the left Lieberman is on board
Congressional Budget Office Thrashes Republican Health-Care Plan
Congressional Budget Office Thrashes Republican Health-Care Plan
voices.washingtonpost.com — Republicans are learning an unpleasant lesson this morning: The only thing worse than having no health-care reform plan is releasing a bad one, getting thrashed by CBO and making the House Democrats look good in comparison. Late last night, ... (more) Congressional Budget Office Thrashes Republican ...
What's New? Lacking Evidence, Conservatives Again Stoke Voter Fraud Fears
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — Another election, another boat load of evidence-free Republican claims of voter fraud... In part because it's the closest of the major races, the New Jersey governor's race has been the focus of the GOP's dire warnings. Here's how the campaign to ... (more) What's New? Lacking Evidence, Conservatives Again Stoke ...
Eakin, Republican adviser, faces personal health insurance woes
Eakin, Republican adviser, faces personal health insurance woes
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) Eakin, Republican adviser, faces personal health ...
Democrats feeling angst over 2010
thehill.com — Vulnerable Democrats want their leaders to skip the party’s controversial agenda to help save their seats in Congress. Read more... (more) Democrats feeling angst over 2010
Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics
Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics
politico.com — Minn. rep. tells protesters to “scare” members of Congress into killing the health care reform bill. (more) Bachmann calls for 'scare' tactics
The GOP Establishment Must Be Purged as the GOP Loses in NY-23
redstate.com — The race for NY-23 has taken a startling, exciting twist. Regardless of what happens on Tuesday, we know for certain the Republican candidate will not, after getting $900,000.00 in support from the Washington GOP Establishment, will not win. ... (more) The GOP Establishment Must Be Purged as the GOP Loses in ...
Joe Lieberman: "I feel relevant"
blogs.courant.com — Ralph Nader called him the nation's leading political hermaphrodite . To Ghengis Conn, he's an attention-craving  political outcast with a meager record of accomplishment since 2006. Slate magazine paints him as a pawn of the state's ... (more) Joe Lieberman: "I feel relevant"
Graham warns GOP on 'purity'
Graham warns GOP on 'purity'
politico.com — “To those people who are pursuing purity, you’ll become a club not a party,” Graham says. (more) Graham warns GOP on 'purity'
Republicans hope for off-year trifecta
politico.com — Democrats hope to stave off a Republican sweep Tuesday of three off-year elections that could signal an early wave of discontent. (more) Republicans hope for off-year trifecta
Let Your Voice Be Heard: A Message From Congressman Mike Pence (video)
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Let Your Voice Be Heard: A Message From Congressman Mike Pence (video)
youtube.com — Congressman Mike Pence released the following video, urging all Americans to rise up and let their voices be heard in regard to the Pelosi health care plan. (more) Let Your Voice Be Heard: A Message From Congressman Mike ...
CBO: Republican health plan would reduce premiums, cut deficit
washingtonexaminer.com — By: Susan Ferrechio Chief Congressional Correspondent 11/05/09 6:30 AM EST The Congressional Budget Office Wednesday night released its cost analysis of the Republican health care plan and found that it would reduce health care premiums and cut the ... (more) CBO: Republican health plan would reduce premiums, cut ...
Gov. Charlie Crist and the Stimulus (video)
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Gov. Charlie Crist and the Stimulus (video)
youtube.com — Crist: WE KNOW ITS IMPORTANT THAT WE PASS THE STIMULUS PACKAGE.Announcer: SINCE CHARLIE CRIST HELPED PASS BARACK OBAMAS SPENDING PROGRAM, NEARLY TWO HUNDRED ... (more) Gov. Charlie Crist and the Stimulus (video)
Tea partiers hit Capitol
Tea partiers hit Capitol
politico.com — Capitol Police arrest nine protesters Thursday morning in the Hart Senate office building. (more) Tea partiers hit Capitol
No one said freedom was pretty
No one said freedom was pretty
washingtonpost.com — The call to arms went out last week. (more) No one said freedom was pretty
Speaker Pelosi’s Government-Run Health Plan Will Require a Monthly Abortion Premium
republicanleader.house.gov — Follow @GOPLeader on Twitter for updates. Health care reform should not be used as an opportunity to use federal funds to pay for elective abortions. Health reform should be an opportunity to protect human life - not end it. Unfortunately, Speaker ... (more) Speaker Pelosi’s Government-Run Health Plan Will Require ...