Posts Tagged ‘Dems’
60 votes in place, Dems ready to extend jobs money (AP)
AP – With a new face and a 60th vote for breaking a Republican filibuster, Senate Democrats are preparing to restore jobless checks for 2.5 million people whose benefits ran out during a congressional standoff over deficit spending. President Barack Obama says, “It’s time to do what’s right.”
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Obama, Dems hope banking bill will fire up voters in November
President Obama takes off for a short vacation today with a major accomplishment packed in his bag – a financial overhaul that will be a major keepsake on the campaign trail.
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AP source: Obama promises to help House Dems (AP)
AP – Facing criticism from House Democrats, President Barack Obama promised their leaders Wednesday night that he’ll actively support their agenda and Democratic lawmakers as they head into tough midterm elections this fall, according to a congressional leadership aide.
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White House memo details political help for Dems (AP)
AP – The White House is circulating a memo detailing all the political help President Barack Obama and other administration officials have given Democrats.
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S.C. Dems split over surprise Senate nominee accused of flashing porn at a co-ed.
Just when you thought South Carolina politics couldn’t get any sleazier, Democratic leaders begged their surprise Senate nominee to quit yesterday upon learning he’s facing charges of flashing porn at a coed.
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Analysis: Specter’s loss continues bad 2010 for Obama, Dems
Tuesday’s balloting is a fresh reminder of what all the combatants have understood for months: It’s a lousy year to be a Democrat, an incumbent or President Obama.
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Obama says Boxer could lose if Dems don’t work (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama delivered Democrat-friendly California a stark message Monday: Liberal Sen. Barbara Boxer might lose her re-election race if her supporters don’t work hard.
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