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Obama goes basic in proclamation

A president’s first Thanksgiving Day proclamation is an opportunity for the commander-in-chief to highlight his new administration’s accomplishments or reassure the nation at a time of gratitude and family togetherness. Obama’s declaration is short – ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  24 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  Bill Clinton,  John F. Kennedy,  Lyndon B. Johnson

Abortion key issue in Mass. race

The Stupak amendment, the controversial abortion-related provision in the House health care bill, is roiling the Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts and has placed abortion rights center stage in the special election for the late Sen. Ted ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  17 Nov 2009

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

CLICK: Lobbying for donuts and coffee

Coffee and doughnuts may be universally beloved, but even Dunkin’ Donuts — one of the fastest-growing contenders in the Washington coffee shop scene — needs a lobbyist. Meet Cicely Simpson, director of federal and state government affairs for Dunkin’ ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Starbucks Corp,  U.S. Democratic Party

Report: Congress filled with millionaires; see how the Minnesotans are doing

CRP numbers are somewhat rough estimates - lawmakers are required to report their financial information in broad ranges of figures, so it's impossible to pin down their dollars with precision. Sen. Al Franken, D — $6,213,028 Rep. Jim Oberstar, D — $5, ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, TwinCities.com,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  Al Franken,  Jim Oberstar,  Keith Ellison,  John Kerry

Report: 237 millionaires in Congress

CRP says California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is the richest lawmaker on Capitol Hill, with a net worth estimated at about $251 million. Photo: AP As Washington reels from the news of 10.2 percent unemployment, the Center for ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  U.S. Republican Party,  Darrell Issa,  John Kerry,  Jane Harman

GOP's special elections losing streak

Nice work Politico, spinning as hard as you can for the Democrats, as usual. Do you all even remember the ethics class in journalism school? And now Cornyn, the money changer in the Republican senatorial races is saying he will withhold funds during ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  Nancy Pelosi,  Harry Reid

Exit polls: Mixed bag for GOP, Dems

Republicans scored big victories in both Virginia and New Jersey Tuesday, but the majority of voters in both states told poll takers that President Obama was not a factor when they cast their vote. In New Jersey exit polls, 60 percent of voters said ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Jon Corzine,  Creigh Deeds

CLICK: There's always a party

When the polls close and the election results are in, there’s one thought that remains: Let’s get this party started. Election night parties — especially in an off year like this one — are not exactly highly produced blowouts. In tight races, when ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Jon Corzine,  Christopher J. Christie,  John McCain,  George W. Bush

Biden popularity fades as role expands

A series of recent polls reveals that Joe Biden's popularity has significantly declined over the past year. Photo: AP A series of recent polls reveals that Vice President Joe Biden’s popularity has significantly declined over the past ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Joe Biden,  Michelle Obama,  Gallup,  Al Gore,  Dick Cheney

Punting the Bowl Championship Series

PlayOff PAC, a new political action committee launched by a group of college sports fans, is aiming to punt the Bowl Championship Series out of collegiate football. “Beat the BCS. Save College Football” is the new slogan for the committee, which has ...

From ERIKA LOVLEY, The Politico,  19 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Bowl Championship Series,  Joe Barton,  Neil Abercrombie,  Orrin Hatch,  John McCain

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