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Daily Kos: DK Elections Daily Digest: 5/10
While a lot of EMILY endorsements in primaries range from head-scratchers to downright embarrassments (Nikki Tinker, cough cough), this is actually a good move, since wealthy trial lawyer Byron Georgiou doesn’t seem …
Daily Kos: Senate Outlook, 2012: the cross-Pacific perspective, part …
Continued from part 1, this is the positive side of the ledger: the chances that Democrats have to pick up Senate seats currently held by Republicans, in order to offset their near-certain losses in several Senate races in November. … Arizona : Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) could probably have held this Senate seat, given his personal solidity and the red hue of Arizona politics, for as long as he wanted it. Turns out he doesn’t want it anymore. The current leader for the GOP …
Dina Titus dares to cross Harry Reid, maneuvers for Democratic safe …
Reid never focused his full organization on pushing Titus out of the race, as he did to Byron Georgiou , a challenger of Rep. Shelley Berkley. In that case, labor allies attacked businesses Georgiou was associated with and …
Blue Ribbon panel urges local input on nuclear waste plans …
Dean Heller , R-Nev. But advocates for resurrecting the Yucca site said the urgency expressed by commissioners makes it all the more puzzling why Obama chose to cancel the program. “We believe Yucca Mountain remains …
Nevada Poll Finds Shelley Berkley, Dean Heller Tied in Senate …
The Nevada Senate race will kick off the new year as one of the closest races in the country, according to a new poll released today.
Freedom News Service » TransparentNevada's Blog: Berkley gains …
Barry Ellsworth, 57, filed paperwork on Jan. 3 with the Federal Election Commission pitting him against U.S. Rep Shelley Berkley in the Democratic primary. Berkley faced a similar challenge last year when Byron Georgiou …
TransparentNevada's Blog: Berkley gains challenger to Senate …
Barry Ellsworth, 57, filed paperwork on Jan. 3 with the Federal Election Commission pitting him against U.S. Rep Shelley Berkley in the Democratic primary. Berkley faced a similar challenge last year when Byron Georgiou …
Entrepreneur files to oppose Berkley in Senate race
Ellsworth’s nascent candidacy is reminiscent of one launched by Byron Georgiou , a Las Vegas lawyer and entrepreneur who planned to step up a campaign in the Democratic primary but quit last August after pressure from …
Daily Kos: NE-Sen: Democrat Ben Nelson reportedly will announce …
So Ben Nelson may have just done us a big favor by cutting himself off. 10:43 AM PT: Of course, if Democrats do give up on this seat, Republicans will be able to divert their resources elsewhere as well, so it cuts both ways. …
Entrepreneur Files To Oppose Berkley In Senate Race | Leomoo.com
Ellsworth’s nascent candidacy is reminiscent of one launched by Byron Georgiou , a Las Vegas lawyer and entrepreneur who planned to step up a campaign in the Democratic primary but quit last August after pressure from …
Nevada 2012 General Election Survey (6/24/11) | Magellan Strategies
The ballot test of Democrat businessman Byron Georgiou and Sen. Dean Heller finds the Senator leading 46% to 33%, a margin of 13 points. In 2012 the early political fireworks in Nevada will be the Democrat primary for the …
The Las Vegas Badger: Joe Heck, Mark Amodei, Dean Heller: Why …
Joe Heck, Mark Amodei, Dean Heller : Why Haven’t You Signed? There is a no-confidence resolution going around Congress that says Eric Holder no longer has the confidence of the Congress. From Rep. Paul Gosar: Today …
Nevada News Bureau » Blog Archive » Nevada Delegation Split on …
Shelley Berkley favors the measure passed by the U.S. Senate (by an 89-10 vote Saturday) and supported by Sen.s Harry Reid and Dean Heller . However, both Rep.s Joe Heck and Mark Amodei say they oppose the …
The Las Vegas Badger: Umm Dean Heller, We Don't Want Your …
From the Las Vegas Sun: Nevada’s delegation in the U.S. Senate, both Harry Reid, a Democrat, and Dean Heller , a Republican, agree it’s important that Congress pass a two-month payroll tax and unemployment insurance …
Jester’s Court — December 17, 2011
Florida Rep. Allen West: “If Joseph Goebbels was around, he’d be very proud of the Democrat Party, because they have an incredible propaganda machine.” Arizona Sheriff Joseph Arpaio condemned a U.S. Justice Department civil rights investigation as politically motivated and a “witch hunt.” A British …
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NDAA Supporting Senators Contact Info | We Are Change Branson
… Lloyd Doggett, Earl Pomeroy , Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Mike Thompson, John B. Larson, Rahm Emanuel, Earl Blumenauer, Ron Kind, Bill Pascrell, Jr., Shelley Berkley, Joseph Crowley, Chris Van Hollen, Kenderick B. Meek, …
Post Says Missouri Senate Race #4 In the Country. From the Bottom …
Denny Rehberg (R) 42 percent to 37 percent. Other data suggests that the race is closer and, given the state’s Republican lean, it’s hard to imagine Tester winning by more than a point or two. But the very fact that Tester is in …
- Ben Nelson, Claire McCaskill, Dean Heller, Denny Rehberg, Feeds, George Allen, Headlines, Heidi Heitkamp, Jon Tester, Missouri Senate Race, Paul Ryan, Sarah Steelman, Shelley Berkley, Sherrod Brown, Tim Kaine, Todd Akin, US Senate Race
EMILY's List: EMILY's List Puts Tulsi Gabbard and Michelle Lujan …
When she returned she served as legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka . Currently Tulsi serves as a member of the Honolulu City Council, where she spearheads environmental and economic issues. Michelle Lujan …
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Arizona Republicans impeach redistricting commissioner
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here. Leading Off: • AZ Redistricting: Wow. Just wow. With the support of Gov. Jan Brewer, Arizona Republicans went completely nuclear and voted last night to impeach Colleen Mathis, the indep …
Votes of Nevada's Congressional Delegation | Nye – Gateway to …
A law passed in December 2010 is set to expire at the end of 2011 that reduced the employee share from 6.2 to 4.2 percent. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio. Sen. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail …
DSCC Briefing Roundup – Hotline On Call
Ed Case in the Hawaii primary, clear. “I’m supporting Mazie, and I believe she’s going to win,” said Murray. That the DSCC is backing Hirono is no surprise. Back in August, DSCC executive director Guy Cecil accused Case of …
Nevada Congressional Delegation Votes | Nye – Gateway to …
The House passed its version of the bill in May. A conference committee will meet to work out a compromise bill. Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio. Sen. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio …
Conservative Patriot: DEAN HELLER ASKS: "Want a Balanced …
DEAN HELLER ASKS: “Want a Balanced Budget Amendment?” Conservatives –. In 5 days, the U.S. Senate will once again debate and vote on the Balanced Budget Amendment. After years of reckless spending—from the …
Nevada Appeal: Nevada's congressional delegation cites …
“ Dean Heller blocked a payroll tax cut that would put 750000 people back to work in order to continue his assault on seniors and protect tax breaks for multi-millionaires and billionaires.” READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE » · Heller blocked a …
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: After Barney Frank's …
Alan Khazei (City Year co-founder) Jesse Mermell (Brookline selectwoman) Marc Pacheco (state senator) Mike Rodrigues (state senator) James Segel (former state representative & former Frank aide) David Simas (former …
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EMILY's List: Having Mazie Hirono's Back because the GOP Has …
The GOP loves Linda Lingle. That much has been made clear ever since she jumped into the U.S. Senate race in Hawai’i earlier this week. But we have a great progressive, Mazie Hirono , serving her third term in Congress.
- Amy Klobuchar, Claire McCaskill, Daniel Akaka, Debbie Stabenow, Dianne Feinstein, Ed Case, Feeds, Kirsten Gillibrand, Maria Cantwell, Mazie Hirono, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Shelley Berkley, Virginia Foxx
Barney Frank – 17th House Democrat to announce retirement …
Joe Donnelly (Indiana Senate) Bob Filner (San Diego Mayor). Running for another office (GOP). Todd Akin (Missouri Senate) Jeff Flake (Arizona Senate) Mike Pence (Indiana Governor) Mike Rehberg (Montana Senate) …
EMILY's List: Race Tightens in Hawaii – Mazie Needs our Help
Former Republican Governor Linda Lingle just got in the Hawaii Senate race , and a new PPP poll shows that she’s closing in on progressive EMILY’s List candidate Mazie Hirono in a potential general election match up. …
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NV-Sen: Dean Heller 45% Vs. Shelley Berkley 45% | Flap's Blog …
According to the latest PPP Poll.After trailing by as much as 13 points earlier this year, Shelley Berkley has moved into a tie with Dean Heller in the Nevada.
Republican Senator Dean Heller voted to ship jobs to China | Nye …
Las Vegas, NV – You can’t make this up. On the same day unelected Senator Dean Heller voted to continue shipping American jobs to China, he voted against.
Republican Dean Heller voted twice to end Medicare | Nye – Gateway …
Las Vegas, NV – Today unelected Senator Dean Heller doubled down on his reckless plan and voted again in the Senate to end Medicare. Heller has even bragged.
EMILY's List: Coffee with Mazie Hirono
Mazie Hirono Pottery. EL: We know you spend most of your days fighting for the people of Hawaii, tell us more about what you like to do when you’re not working. MH: First, I try to get back home as often as I can. …
- Amy Klobuchar, Claire McCaskill, Debbie Stabenow, Dianne Feinstein, Feeds, Iraq War, Kirsten Gillibrand, Maria Cantwell, Mazie Hirono, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Shelley Berkley, Virginia Foxx
DSCC Launches Spanish-Language Ads Slamming Dean Heller …
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee launched a Spanish-language radio ad on Wednesday that accuses appointed Sen. Dean Heller (R) of insulting Latinos in Nevada. The ad is running statewide on …
Recent Harry Reid and Dean Heller Votes | Nye – Gateway to …
November 7, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations.
Odds of Dean Heller's Election in 2012 | Nye – Gateway to Nevada's …
Sen. Dean Heller —What are the odds he will win election to the seat in his own right? … Eric Ostermeier’s analysis of the 188 appointed senators (before.
Nevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller's Votes | Nye …
November 14, 2011 In this MegaVote for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Motion to Proceed; Net.
Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 10/27
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here. 9:47 AM PT: FL-Sen: Ridiculous, but true: GOP Rep. Connie Mack has decided to run for Senate after all, despite pulling the plug on a run at the last minute back in March. The complete s …
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Jan Brewer moves toward impeaching AZ redistricting commission
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here. Leading Off: • AZ Redistricting: Wow. Gov. Jan Brewer is on the verge of going nuclear on Arizona’s redistricting commission, all because Republicans can’t believe they didn’t get a map …
RedState coming to the Sunshine State in 2012!
RedState editor Erick Erickson announced yesterday that the 2012 RedState Gathering will be in Jacksonville, Florida on August 2 – 5, 2012: We’re going to the swing state of Florida in 2012. For Republicans, August will start and end there with the RedState Gathering the first weekend of the month a …
- Adam Hasner, Allen West, Articles, Barack Obama, Bill Nelson, Charlie Crist, Feeds, George Lemieux, Herman Cain, Joe Biden, Michele Bachmann, Mike McCalister, Obamacare, Paul Ryan, Rick Perry, Ron Paul, Sarah Palin, Shelley Berkley, Unemployment, mitt romney, second amendment
Akin & Steelman Make NJ’s “Loser” List in 3Q Fundraising
(From Politic via johncombest) Steelman and Akin’s Fundraising Does Not Impress The late summer months that make up the third quarter are typically slow. The extended debate over the debt ceiling was a further hindrance to lawmaker fundraising. Even in that context, several candidates made statement …
- Adam Hasner, Bill Nelson, Claire McCaskill, Dean Heller, Democratic National Committee, Denny Rehberg, Feeds, George Allen, George Lemieux, Headlines, Jon Tester, Mike Haridopolos, Richard Lugar, Sarah Steelman, Scott Brown, Shelley Berkley, Sherrod Brown, Tim Kaine, Todd Akin
The Minority Report Blog » Does Shelley Berkley Agree With Harry …
Ben Nelson (D), who faces a tough election in conservative Nebraska, said he would vote against a motion to begin floor debate on Obama’s bill. ‘No, no, no,’ Nelson said, when asked if he would roll the dice by allowing the …
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: The strange case of the reluctant Surgeon General
Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning. Sign up here. Leading Off: • AZ-Sen: Has there ever been a more reluctant-sounding potential candidate than Richard Carmona? Every time he opens his mouth, it’s only to say how little he’s interested …
Berkley Leads Heller in New PPP Poll | The Nevada View
The DSCC published this poll in an attempt to push Byron Georgiou out of the race. Shelley Berkley is … Berkley is going to have a much harder time winning in 2012 if she has a bloody primary with Byron Georgiou . Georgiou …
Odds Favor GOP Gaining Senate Control in 2012
The Senate and House races are usually undercard matches in presidential years. But 2012 may be different. Republicans are expected to hold the House, and are probably slight favorites to win the White House at this point. If Democrats are going to keep a toehold in Washington, their only hope is re …
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Odds Favor GOP Gaining Senate Control
The Senate and House races are usually undercard matches in presidential years. But 2012 may be different. Republicans are expected to hold the House, and are probably slight favorites to win the White House at this point. If Democrats are going to keep a toehold in Washington, their only hope is re …
- Barack Obama, Ben Cardin, Bob Corker, Daniel Akaka, Dean Heller, Delaware Senate Race, Feeds, GOP 2012, Herman Cain, Jeff Flake, Joe Donnelly, John Barrasso, Kirsten Gillibrand, Mike Castle, Net Neutrality, Obamacare, Olympia Snowe, Orrin Hatch, Rick Perry, Roger Wicker, Ron Paul, Sarah Palin, Scott Brown, Sheldon Whitehouse, Shelley Berkley, Tom Carper, Tweets, Unemployment, Watchdog, crisis, debt deal, mitt romney, pakistan, united nations, violence
President Obama’s Tax On Soup Kitchens
Original Post: Majority Leader Yesterday, it was announced that an astounding 1 in 6 Americans are living in poverty. President Obama’s response? To demand a tax on donations to soup kitchens and other charities that help people desperately in need. The President’s proposal will impact approximately …
EMILY's List: Gender Equality in Higher Education is More …
Women like Tammy Baldwin and Amy Klobuchar , who introduced legislation making college more affordable and accessible, Maria Cantwell, who fought against cutting Pell Grants, Suzanne Bonamici, who sought to lower …
A speech, a story, a slur and a special | Simi Valley News A speech …
Just ask Byron Georgiou , elbowed to the sidelines by Reid Co., and now surely wondering why he is not first-string. Berkley may well weather the storm — she is nothing if not indomitable. And her campaign’s argument that …
Dean Heller Becomes Newest U.S. Senator | Premium Console Zone
Shelley Berkley, D-Las Vegas, and Byron Georgiou , Las Vegas, lawyer and businessman. Trying to keep the seat, Heller said he adopted the same strategy that won him three terms in the House. He said he plans to ho …
Dean Heller: RINO
Dean A. Heller (born May 10, 1960) is the junior United States Senator from Nevada since 2011. He was previously a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Nevada’s 2nd congressional district …
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