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Emanuel keeps call for settlement halt

In a speech to members of the American Jewish community on Tuesday, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel didn’t back down from the Obama administration’s call for Israel to freeze its settlement activity — one of the thorniest issues in the Middle ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  10 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  Rahm Emanuel,  Benjamin Netanyahu,  Mahmoud Abbas

Maine vote repeals gay marriage law

Frank Schubert, campaign director for Stand for Marriage Maine, claims victory for Yes on 1, Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Photo: AP Maine voters on Tuesday repealed a state law granting same-sex couples the right to ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: MSNBC,  John Baldacci,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Senate

Bloomberg race unexpectedly close

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg found himself in an unexpectedly tight race Tuesday night with long-shot challenger City Comptroller William Thompson Jr. — so close that NBC called the race for Bloomberg, then withdrew its call. After running the ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Democratic National Committee,  Michael Bloomberg,  William Thompson (politician),  New York Times Company

Critics raise concerns at Commerce

Two former high-level managers at IBM and Microsoft are playing key roles in the Obama administration’s patent reform efforts, leading critics to question whether their involvement constitutes a breach of the administration’s ethics policy. Opponents ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Commerce Department,  IBM,  Barack Obama,  Microsoft Corporation,  Senate Judiciary Committee

POLITICO interview: Gov. Jack Markell

When Delaware Gov. Jack Markell took office nine months ago—on the same day that Barack Obama was sworn in as president—he inherited a roughly $800 million budget shortfall. The Democratic former state treasurer was forced to make painful cuts, and he ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  29 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate

Calif. race in New York's shadow

With Washington’s gaze fixed on the contentious, three-way House special election in upstate New York on Nov. 3, California’s 10th District contest on the same day has been largely overlooked. But with just over a week to go before Election Day, ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  26 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Republican National Committee,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Tim Clark,  Ellen Tauscher

Women voters key to N.J., Va. elections

The Democratic candidates for the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia are strongly courting women voters. Photo: AP photo composite by POLITICO The Democratic candidates in the closely-watched New Jersey and Virginia ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  23 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Christopher J. Christie,  University of Virginia,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Jon Corzine

N.J. gov. race tied, GOP up 8 in Va.

With exactly two weeks to go before voters cast ballots in this fall’s two gubernatorial contests, polls show Republican Bob McDonnell expanding his lead over Democrat Creigh Deeds in Virginia while Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine and GOP challenger Chris ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  20 Oct 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Christopher J. Christie,  Bob McDonnell,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Creigh Deeds

Study: Obama foes aren't race-driven

Obama's foe are fighting for the heart of America........they don't want what his agenda is trying to force on the people. This white house is nuts........just as Hitler's plan was........an ideology of evil. I believe Obama is a "new age" nut ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  16 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Mahatma Gandhi,  White House,  ACORN

Daggett gaining in N.J. race

After unveiling a plan to slash property taxes and garnering rave reviews for a recent debate performance, independent Chris Daggett has surged in the polls and is poised to determine the outcome of the New Jersey governor’s race. A Fairleigh ...

From MICHAEL FALCONE, The Politico,  13 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Christopher J. Christie,  Jon Corzine,  U.S. Republican Party

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