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  • Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Dream Date

Pres. Obama threatens to make recess appointments; Rep. Paul Ryan rules out a WH '12 bid; RNC Chair Michael Steele wants to know if he's the issue; and Sen. Scott Brown is wooed by ABC ... all in The Hotline's Last Call!

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HRH: Open Seats

Federalist (Files) Papers

Asst. AG John Adams (D) announces his intention to seek the Dem nod for retiring Rep. Vic Snyder's (D-AR 02) seat.

TX Governor Poll

Getting Funky

Debra Medina is now just 4 pts. behind KBH. The more Gov. Rick Perry and KBH attack each other, the more likely she'll slip into the runoff spot.

Hotline TV

With A Northerly Breeze

As more snow falls on Washington DC, Amy Walter and John Mercurio give the political forecast for hot 2010 races.


 Play Of The DayTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Her Palm Springs Eternal

Ex-AK Gov. Sarah Palin (R) does her very own palm reading...

John Mercurio: PolitiScopeWednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

Palin Changes Her Game

After a year spent focusing on the personal, the Alaska Republican is getting more involved in the political.

Amy Walter: On the TrailTuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

It's About Competence

All that's needed to claim the "outsider" mantle this year is to look like a problem solver.

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The most updated list of consultants and their candidates anywhere.

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Keeping track of consultant hires and any client changes.

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2010 Race Rankings

The Hotline ranks Senate and House races likely to switch party control.

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Blogs

Hotline On Call

Update: Ehlers To Retire

February 09, 2010 6:11 pm
Tech Daily Dose

ISA Honors Hathaway

February 09, 2010 3:56 pm
Under The Influence

K Street Presses Ahead Despite Blizzard

February 09, 2010 8:30 am
Pollster

US: Generic Ballot (Gallup 1/1-3)

February 09, 2010 5:31 pm
Insider Interviews

U.S. Disaster Response From Katrina To Haiti

February 09, 2010 8:20 am

Experts

Experts: Economy

A Few Questions On Freezing Tax Expenditures

Latest response: Len BurmanFebruary 08, 2010 9:38 pm
Experts: Education

Are Charter Schools A Civil Rights Failure?

Latest response: Sandy KressFebruary 09, 2010 12:51 pm
Experts: Energy & Environment

What's A Winning Strategy For Renewables?

Latest response: Gary FazzinoFebruary 08, 2010 7:54 pm
Experts: Health Care

Obama Health Summit: Republicans Armed With Alternatives

Latest response: Jennifer LurayFebruary 09, 2010 4:05 pm
Experts: National Security

Should Gays Serve Openly In The Military?

Latest response: Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.February 09, 2010 8:17 pm
Experts: Transportation

What's The Best Way To Curb Distracted Driving?

Latest response: Laura O'NeillFebruary 08, 2010 9:07 am

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