Category: Democrats | Main

Ben Nelson Ready to Let Health Debate Begin

Senator Ben Nelson has sent out his strongest signal yet that he won’t join Republicans to block floor consideration of Harry Reid’s health care bill. With Reid set to present the legislation to his Caucus this afternoon at five, Democratic sources tell me that Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas is the last holdout Reid has to convince.

Continue reading "Ben Nelson Ready to Let Health Debate Begin"

November 18, 2009 in Current Affairs, Democrats, Health Care, Republicans | Permalink | User Comments (13)

Sebelius says Ignore Mammogram Rec, GOP Attacks Health Reform Bill

HHS Secretary Sebelius did her best to ride the wave of incredulous opposition to the new government-sponsored guidelines advising women to hold off on regular mammograms til age 50. Perhaps anticipating that opponents of the President's health reform efforts will argue that this is a glimpse of the future under Obamacare

Continue reading "Sebelius says Ignore Mammogram Rec, GOP Attacks Health Reform Bill"

November 18, 2009 in Barack Obama, Current Affairs, Democrats, Health Care, Republicans | Permalink | User Comments (45)

MoveOn to Fund Primary Challengers to Any Senator Who Blocks Up or Down Vote

Move-On and Democracy of America are putting up $3.5 million to fund primary challenges against any Democratic Senator who blocks an up or down vote on the public option.

Continue reading "MoveOn to Fund Primary Challengers to Any Senator Who Blocks Up or Down Vote"

November 5, 2009 in Capitol Hill, Democrats | Permalink | User Comments (33)

Winners/Losers in NY-23

Winners: Rahm Emanuel – for opening seat up with McHugh pick for Army Secretary. Losers: Sarah Palin and Tim Pawlenty – if you go for the kill, you gotta win.

Continue reading "Winners/Losers in NY-23"

November 4, 2009 in Democrats, Health Care, Republicans, Sarah Palin, Washington | Permalink | User Comments (40)

It's the Economy...

The GOP won big tonight because the voting was a referendum on the economy. On that top issue, voters let out a primal scream.

Continue reading "It's the Economy..."

November 3, 2009 in Barack Obama, Democrats, Republicans, The Economy | Permalink | User Comments (70)

SF Mayor Gavin Newsom Dropping Out of CA Governor's Race

Gavin Newsom, the San Francisco mayor best known nationally as an outspoken advocate of same-sex marriage, is pulling the plug on his run for governor of California.

Continue reading "SF Mayor Gavin Newsom Dropping Out of CA Governor's Race"

October 30, 2009 in Democrats | Permalink | User Comments (7)

Drum Roll ... House Health Care Bill To Be Unveiled Tomorrow

Speaker Nancy Pelosi couldn't get the votes for the "robust" public option she prefers, but she is ready to rollout a health care bill.

Continue reading "Drum Roll ... House Health Care Bill To Be Unveiled Tomorrow "

October 28, 2009 in Capitol Hill, Democrats, Health Care | Permalink | User Comments (104)

Liberal Group Urges Obama Not to Cater to GOP's Olympia Snowe on Public Option

Liberals are telling President Obama not to cater to Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine. My colleague, ABC News' Teddy Davis, has more: A liberal group launched a television ad and petition on Saturday pressuring President Obama on the public option. Watch...

Continue reading "Liberal Group Urges Obama Not to Cater to GOP's Olympia Snowe on Public Option"

October 24, 2009 in Barack Obama, Democrats, Health Care | Permalink | User Comments (56)

Dems Breathe Life into NY Conservative by Attacking Him

There’s an old adage in politics. If your opponent is attacking you, you must be doing something right.

Continue reading "Dems Breathe Life into NY Conservative by Attacking Him"

October 21, 2009 in Democrats, Republicans | Permalink | User Comments (15)

As Obama Prepares to Go to Virginia, Deeds is Open to Opting Out of Public Option

One week before Barack Obama reinjects himself into the Virginia governor's race, Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate, said that he would "certainly" consider taking his state out of a government insurance option if given the chance.

Continue reading "As Obama Prepares to Go to Virginia, Deeds is Open to Opting Out of Public Option"

October 21, 2009 in Democrats | Permalink | User Comments (19)