Archives for 2011-11

Tommy Thompson Launches, With a Warning

December 1, 2011, 2:39 pm

Why Cuccinelli Will be Formidable in 2013

December 1, 2011, 11:49 amMultiple outlets are reporting that Virginia Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is planning to seek the Republican nomination for governor in …

Herman Cain for the White House: Because When Presidents Get Laid, You Get Paid -- VIDEO

December 1, 2011, 9:00 amConan O'Brien on Wednesday presented Herman Cain's new campaign ad in which he fights back against charges of infidelity.

Hotline Sort: Betting on Ben Nelson

December 1, 2011, 8:09 amWelcome back to Hotline Sort. Cuccinelli will run for governor of Virginia in 2013, while Cain hints he could be leaving the presidential race. Mean …

Casey Navigating Obama Relationship

November 30, 2011, 6:24 pmPresident Obama was in Scranton, Pennsylvania today to lobby for an extension of the temporary cut in the payroll tax. One other Democrat who was not …

Ill. Republicans, Tree Camp Argue Over Incident on Flight

November 30, 2011, 3:44 pmIllinois 10th District Democratic candidate John Tree's campaign said in a release on Tuesday that he helped subdue an unruly passenger on a flight be …

In Reality, Frank's Seat Is Tough For The GOP

November 30, 2011, 1:57 pmIt's a hot new meme among conservative media outlets: With Rep. Barney Frank's retirement, the GOP may just have a shot at snagging a seat in liberal …

The One Senate Race Dividing DSCC, EMILY's List

November 30, 2011, 12:23 pmIn his column today, Josh Kraushaar takes a look at Democrats' success recruiting women to run for the Senate this cycle. In nearly every competitive …

Playing the Fundraising Expectations Game in Michigan

November 30, 2011, 9:45 am"We set a goal of raising $500k per quarter for the 3rd and 4th quarters in 2011 and hit it out of the park in the 3rd quarter by raising over $1 mill …

Herman Cain's Latest Bombshell? At Least It Was Consensual -- VIDEO

November 30, 2011, 9:08 amStephen Colbert on Tuesday looked at the upside of another woman accusing Herman Cain of infidelity.

Hotline Sort: Bob Casey's Dilemma

November 30, 2011, 8:34 amWelcome back to Hotline Sort. Mark Block says Cain isn't dropping out. Meanwhile, the Romney-Gingrich battle starts to heat up, the DCCC telegraphs …

Brewer Won't Attempt to Disband Redistricting Commission

November 29, 2011, 5:25 pmAfter her decision to oust the chair of Arizona's Independent Redistricting Commission was overturned by the state Supreme Court earlier this month, G …

In Conservative Districts, Tea Party Losing Support

November 29, 2011, 4:35 pmA new Pew Research Center analysis of recent surveys shows a worrisome trend for tea party Republicans: In districts represented by members of the Hou …

Another Switcheroo for Martin?

November 29, 2011, 4:20 pmMissouri Republican Ed Martin told KMOX radio in St. Louis on Tuesday that he is considering abandoning his House bid to run for governor.

Biggest Unanswered Senate Campaign Questions

November 29, 2011, 11:08 amIt's time to polish off those Thanksgiving leftovers and get ready for the final month of 2011. But December will be far from a throwaway month when …
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