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Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation

WASHINGTON—Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Boston Globe,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Edward M. Kennedy,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Senate,  Joe Kennedy,  Dwight D. Eisenhower

Capuano runs as Washington insider in Senate bid

WASHINGTON—In the race to replace the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, Rep. Michael Capuano is embracing a label most politicians shun: Washington insider. It's a strategic twist that could leave the six-term Democrat vulnerable to charges that he's too cozy ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Boston Globe,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Edward M. Kennedy,  Boston Celtics,  Michael Capuano,  U.S. Democratic Party

Lieberman opposes Reid's health care plan

WASHINGTON—Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman says while he's "strongly inclined" to vote to move Sen. Harry Reid's health care plan to the Senate floor for debate, he would ultimately oppose the measure because it includes a public option. Lieberman ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Boston Globe,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Harry Reid,  Joe Lieberman,  U.S. Democratic Party

Frank urges gay activists to lobby for change

WASHINGTON - Rep. Barney Frank, an openly gay member of Congress, says he'd rather see gay rights supporters lobbying their elected officials than marching in Washington this weekend, calling the demonstration "a waste of time at best." Frank said in an ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  10 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barney Frank,  U.S. Congress,  Barack Obama,  John Fitzgerald Kennedy,  Harvard University

Rep. Frank: Gays should lobby elected officials

Frank said in an interview with The Associated Press that he considers such demonstrations to be "an emotional release" that does little to pressure Congress. "The only thing they're going to be putting pressure on is the grass," the Massachusetts ...

From ANDREW MIGA, San Francisco Chronicle,  10 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Senate,  National Rifle Association

Frank: D.C. gay rights march "a waste of time at best"

WASHINGTON—Rep. Barney Frank, an openly gay member of Congress, says he'd rather see gay rights supporters lobbying their elected officials than marching in Washington this weekend, calling the demonstration "a waste of time at best." Frank said in an ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Denver Post,  10 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barney Frank,  U.S. Congress,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Senate

Frank says D.C. gay rights march misses mark

WASHINGTON—Rep. Barney Frank, the first openly gay member of Congress, says he'd rather see gay rights supporters lobbying their elected officials than marching in Washington this weekend, calling the demonstration "a waste of time at best." Frank , in ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Boston Globe,  10 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barney Frank,  U.S. Congress,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Senate

US senate successor to Kennedy sworn in

Former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. was sworn in Friday as the temporary replacement in the Senate for his longtime friend, the late Edward Kennedy. The Boston attorney, 71, will serve in the interim post until Massachusetts voters ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Taiwan News,  26 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Paul G. Kirk, Jr.,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Edward M. Kennedy,  Joe Biden

Biden swears in Kirk, successor to Sen. Kennedy

WASHINGTON - Former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. stepped in Friday as the temporary replacement in the Senate for his longtime friend, the late Edward Kennedy. ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  25 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Paul G. Kirk, Jr.,  U.S. Senate,  Edward M. Kennedy,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Joe Biden

Dodd gambles on banking panel in re-election fight

WASHINGTON—Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd's decision to hang on to his Senate banking committee chairmanship is a risky one for the five-term incumbent facing a tough re-election fight. Republican rivals have hammered away at his ties to Wall Street ...

From ANDREW MIGA, Boston Globe,  19 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Christopher Dodd,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Edward M. Kennedy

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