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“Going Bulworth“: The First Time, and Now
“We stand at the doorstep of a new millennium.” - Senator Bulworth re-election TV ad “If I’m not dead by Monday morning, I’m gonna stop payment on that check.” - Senator Jay Bulworth (portr Continue Reading
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Democratic Fundraiser Mulls Run for Melvin Watt Seat
Scott Dworkin, a Democratic fundraiser, is considering a run for North Carolina’s 12th District, he confirmed to CQ Roll Call Monday morning. Dworkin joins the long list of Democrats mulling whether to enter the race. President Bar Continue Reading
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Chicago Tribune John Kass column
May 19–The Internal Revenue Service scandal now devouring the Obama administration — the outrageous use of the federal taxing authority to target tea party and other conservatives — certainly makes for meaty Continue Reading
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Jim Matheson, Mike McIntyre Stand As Only Democrats To Vote For Obamacare Repeal
More than three years after being signed into law, President Barack Obama’s landmark Affordable Care Act still lacks unanimous support among House Democrats. On Thursday, the House chose for the 37th time to repeal Obamacare, with a 2 Continue Reading
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BOEHNER’S BENGHAZI OBSESSION – Wider problems found at IRS – RAND BROADENS HIS BRAND – AEI steers clear of Richwine flap – Pentagon contracts tumble 52% – Snowe: Hill needs 5-day workweek
By Scott Wong (swong@politico.com or @scottwongDC) BOEHNER’S BENGHAZI OBSESSION – Jake Sherman and John Bresnahan have the story for POLITICO: “House Speaker John Boehner has avoided taking firm posit Continue Reading
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Patrick Cannon announces run for Charlotte mayor
May 21–Before a crowd of about 50 friends and supporters, Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon today entered the city’s race for mayor, announcing his candidacy to replace Democrat Anthony Foxx, nominated by Pre Continue Reading
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Reid, Daschle feud over S.D. Senate
The South Dakota Senate race is turning into a tense feud between two longtime Democratic power brokers: Harry Reid and Tom Daschle. The rift between the current and former Senate Democratic leaders threatens their party’s effort to Continue Reading