Obama’s new climate card: nuclear power
President Barack Obama is endorsing nuclear energy like never before, trying to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats on climate and energy legislation.
Primary time: Let the political family feuds begin
‘Tis the season when Democrats and Republicans eat their own.Eight months of primaries for party nominations get under way next week in House, Senate, gubernatorial and legislative races.
Obama urges GOP to work with Dems on jobs
President Barack Obama urged Republican lawmakers Friday to work with Democrats on job-creation proposals and other initiatives, decrying sharp partisan splits and “the politics of no” that have divided Congress into warring camps.
Democrats confused about path ahead
A day after President Obama called on them to renew efforts to pass his ambitious agenda, congressional Democrats remained in disarray about how to move forward.
Can Obama get any other Democrats elected?
Barack Obama built a powerful campaign organization and got himself to the White House. Now, as head of the Democratic Party, he’s expected to get other Democrats into office, too. But, judging by his one-year track record, he’s not getting it done.
GOP: Nation can’t afford Dems’ policies
The nation cannot afford the spending Democrats have enacted or the tax increases they propose, Virginia’s governor said in the GOP response to the State of the Union address.
Two Dems to oppose party’s health bill strategy
Two centrist senators Tuesday threw up a roadblock to salvaging President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, as Democrats agonized over whether to push forward or shift to idle until political resistance subsides.
S.C. politician blasted for welfare remarks
South Carolina Democrats sharply criticize Republican lieutenant governor Andre Bauer, a candidate for governor, for comments comparing welfare to the feeding of stray pets.
Smarting Democrats face barrage of bad news
In only a week, the already difficult political situation facing Democrats ahead of this fall’s midterm elections grew even more troubling. And the bloodletting may not be over.
Bernanke future in doubt as Dems defect
Fed chief Ben Bernanke’s confirmation for a second term received another body blow when a few key Democrats said they would be opposed to letting him continue to steer the economy.