Results for: House Democrat

Here Comes the Mud
https://townhall.com/columnists/brentbozellandtimgraham/2010/09/15/here_comes_the_mud
– The Great Uniter realizes -- finally -- that the nation has tired of his attacks on George Bush, so a new White House strategy has … The next day, Obama was in Ohio and attacked the potential next Speaker of the House, John Boehner, eight times in his remarks. … Apparently, saying Angle favors wife-abusers is "in bounds" with Cooper and his liberal colleagues, as is everything else a Democrat
Upset Streak Continues: Lazio Downed in NY Governor Race
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2010/09/14/upset_streak_continues_lazio_downed_in_ny_governor_race
– night filled with shocks.Whomever emerges the ultimate victor, he will encounter a very tough road to hoe in the general against Democrat … Andrew Cuomo.New York is fertile ground for a number of GOP House pick-ups in November. …
Even Dems Want to Extend Tax Cuts, Mr. President
https://townhall.com/columnists/donaldlambro/2010/09/14/even_dems_want_to_extend_tax_cuts,_mr_president
– A growing number of House and Senate Democrats, and other party candidates seeking open seats in Congress, say that this is no time … In Connecticut, Democrat Rep. … In Florida, Democrat Rep.…
We're Watching Wisconsin
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jillianbandes/2010/09/14/were_watching_wisconsin
– In the Senate, incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold is tied in the polls with Republican challenger Ron Johnson, though David Westlake … Dave Obey is bouncing out after 30 years in the House.…
Race of the Day: Georgia’s 8th District
https://townhall.com/columnists/brianwalsh/2010/09/13/race_of_the_day_georgia’s_8th_district
Democrat Jim Marshall has been sitting comfortably in his middle Georgia congressional seat since 2003. … Marshall was initially elected to the House in 2002, and was previously mayor of the city of Macon from 1995 to 1999. … In fact, he votes with Democrat leaders like House Speaker and ultra-liberal Californian Nancy Pelosi over 88% of the time.…
New Hampshire Primaries Tomorrow Night
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jillianbandes/2010/09/13/new_hampshire_primaries_tomorrow_night
– primary in New Hampshire tomorrow night, as Ovide Lamontagne puts the heat on Kelly Ayotte for the chance to take on incumbent Democrat … Paul Hodes current House seat is up for grabs by a number of GOP and Democratic challengers.…
Undeclared: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Keep Powder Dry
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2010/09/13/undeclared_gop_presidential_hopefuls_keep_powder_dry
– So a White House hopeful seen as doing anything but advancing the cause would invite opprobrium. … Most Republicans believe that stopping the Obama administration and Democrat-dominated Congress from advancing any more of its reckless…
What's the Matter With Main Street?
https://townhall.com/columnists/salenazito/2010/09/12/whats_the_matter_with_main_street
– Democrats are losing the confidence of Main Street Democrat and independent voters because they did not listen. … “It seems that the White House is, belatedly, trying to address these people, as in Obama’s Cleveland speech. … Obviously, it's going…
Conservative Victory Now, No Guarantee Later
https://townhall.com/columnists/ryanlees/2010/09/11/conservative_victory_now,_no_guarantee_later
– and prophesizing Dem victory, but this follows Gibb’s statements that Democrats will lose control. 218 seats are needed for House … A more telling statistic is that 66 Dem seats are likely to go Republican or considered toss-ups and 49 are leaning Democrat, yet remain…
Oh Vanity, O's Vanity
https://townhall.com/columnists/kathrynlopez/2010/09/11/oh_vanity,_os_vanity
– If Carly Simon were a conservative, she might be writing, "You're so vain, you probably think this White House is below you," to … There is the constant belittling of his Republican critics, lowering the office of the president to attack the largely unknown House … If you were a White House political strategist, you might be bewildered and dismayed, never mind stressed.…
NRCC Prepares Weekend Ad Blitz In Swing Districts
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2010/09/10/nrcc_prepares_weekend_ad_blitz_in_swing_districts
– Congressional Committee is set to launch a major television ad blitz in 11 Congressional districts next week in what will be the House … Ben Chandler, an announcer describes the Kentucky Democrat as Pelosi’s “lapdog.”Your reaction, Mme. Speaker?…
New CNN Polls Less Rosy for GOP
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2010/09/09/new_cnn_polls_less_rosy_for_gop
– continues to be a doozy:In the Senate contest, 36 percent of people questioned say they support Republican nominee and former Florida House … UPDATE: A new Florida poll from the Voter Survey Service puts Rubio comfortably ahead.The same poll puts Democrat Alex Sink ahead of … Color me skeptical of CNN's internals showing 'moderate' voters in Kentucky favoring the Democrat by a massive 22 point margin, with…
Time Magazine: Listen Up, Dummies! Obama's Stimulus 'Clearly Helped'
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryelder/2010/09/09/time_magazine_listen_up,_dummies!_obamas_stimulus_clearly_helped
House Democrats happily call Zandi -- with whom they agree and who advised presidential candidate John McCain -- a "conservative Republican … Except Zandi himself says, "I'm a Democrat." Oops. … Zandi explains: "I didn't view (McCain) as a Republican or Democrat." Exactly. Neither did many Republicans.…
Sinking with Obama, Democrats plan political triage
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2010/09/09/sinking_with_obama,_democrats_plan_political_triage
– and 41 percent said they would vote for the Democrat. … Republicans need to gain 39 seats for a House majority. … Democrats didn't win a House majority for the next 20 years.…
An Epic Dem Disaster
https://townhall.com/columnists/dickmorrisandeileenmcgann/2010/09/09/an_epic_dem_disaster
– The Democrats will lose both the Senate and the House. … They will lose more House seats in 2010 than the 54 they lost in 1994, and they will lose the Senate, possibly with some seats to spare … And Ed Perlmutter, a solidly entrenched Democrat in a supposedly nearly safe district, is running 1 point behind his GOP opponent,…
Republican Leading Big in Stupakland
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2010/09/08/republican_leading_big_in_stupakland
– Bart Stupak, the Blue Dog Democrat whose courageous pro-life stand during the Obamacare debate culminated in a sellout of epic proportions … House seat held by retiring Rep. … House handicappers have suggested Michigan (and much of the Midwest) is ripe for substantial Republican gains in 2010, and this data…
The World After November
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelgerson/2010/09/08/the_world_after_november
– It can't be as bad as it looks (it is) and maybe losing the House would be a good thing for Democrats (it isn't) and Americans are … A popular president, granted sizable House and Senate majorities, passed the agenda nearly every Democrat wanted -- a large stimulus … Barring some decisive intervening event, Obama and House Speaker John Boehner seem fated to be awkward partners in the public good.…
Polls, Polls, Polls
https://townhall.com/columnists/richgalen/2010/09/08/polls,_polls,_polls
– they would back the Republican in their congressional district if the election were held now, while 45 percent would vote for the Democrat … A month later, Republicans won control of the House with that whole Newt Gingrich, Contract with America thing. … If that kind of lead holds, Republicans would almost certainly take back control of the House."…
Is the DCCC Sitting On Bad Polling Numbers in Illinois? PLUS: Could the GOP Lose Kirk's Old Seat?
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2010/09/08/is_the_dc…g_numbers_in_illinois_plus_could_the_gop_lose_kirks_old_seat
– Roll Call accurately described the move as a "poll dump" designed to staunch the flow of wretched anti-Democrat polling data that's … Prarie State.A well-placed Republican source tells me party operatives "strongly believe" the DCCC polled at least one Illinois House … That same survey showed Republican Young Gun Adam Kinzinger dominating incumbent Democrat Debbie Halvorson 51-31 in IL-11. …
Tom Tancrazy: The Not-So-Great 3rd Party Tradition
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelmedved/2010/09/08/tom_tancrazy_the_not-so-great_3rd_party_tradition
– Martin Van Buren lost the White House in a landslide in 1840, failed to win renomination by the Democratic Party he had helped to build … After his strenuous campaign fell disastrously short (Democrat Woodrow Wilson won the electoral vote by 5 to 1) Roosevelt quickly returned … The new GOP dominated congressional elections of 1854 (electing a new speaker of the House) and 1858, while finishing second in a close…
The Washington State Senate: A GOP Opportunity
https://townhall.com/columnists/bencannattiandfordoconnell/2010/09/27/the_washington_state_senate_a_gop_opportunity
– In an effort to act sooner rather than later, Hewitt joined House Minority Leader Rich DeBolt in calling for a special session only … As voters continue to express outrage at how the President, Democrat governors and legislative leaders are handling fiscal and budgetary … One of the key Senate matchups to watch will be in the 47th District where Republican Joe Fain is seeking to oust Democrat incumbent…
Democrats Refuse To Endorse Pelosi For Speaker
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jillianbandes/2010/09/27/democrats_refuse_to_endorse_pelosi_for_speaker
– The Speaker of the House must be voted for by a majority of Members at the start of every new Congress. … When the vote happens on the House floor, everyone in that party dutifully casts a ballot for him or her -- no questions asked.It's … Even so, no Democrat has talked about challenging her.Roll Call polled at least ten moderate Democrats, including Reps.…
Whoa: SF Chronice Won't Endorse Boxer
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2010/09/26/whoa_sf_chronice_wont_endorse_boxer
– Here are some highlights from their house editorial:Californians are left with a deeply unsatisfying choice for the U.S. … The incumbent, Democrat Barbara Boxer, has failed to distinguish herself during her 18 years in office.…
2010 Race of the Day UPDATE: Texas' 17th District
https://townhall.com/columnists/brianwalsh/2010/09/26/2010_race_of_the_day_update_texas_17th_district
– Awarded a coveted seat on the House Budget Committee as a result of his loyalty to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (and a voting record of over … For the past 19 years, Texas’ 17th Congressional District has been held by Democrat Chet Edwards who, despite several close elections … The 17th is the most conservative district held by any Democrat Member of the House.…
Midterm Impact of the Jacksonian Democrat
https://townhall.com/columnists/salenazito/2010/09/26/midterm_impact_of_the_jacksonian_democrat
– He describes East Liverpool as a stronghold of Democrats, including himself: “I am a Democrat but largely because I was born a Democrat … Swoger, along with numerous disgruntled Democrats here, are a picture-perfect example of the 21st century Jacksonian Democrat. … Named for the “scrabble” that ushered Andrew Jackson into the White House, Jacksonians originally were farmers and small-town merchants…
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