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Specter’s Defection Could Help Republicans Block a Nominee to Replace Souter

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At first glance, with Democrats a hair away from a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, one would expect President Obama to have no trouble hand-picking a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter. But in an ironic twist, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter's switch to the Democratic Party this week could give Republicans on the... »

Party leaders stressed about Dodd

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Interviews with a dozen Democratic state legislators, party officials and operatives in Connecticut indicate there is deep concern back home over whether the incendiary American International Group bonuses issue has delivered a mortal blow to Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), the five-term senator already facing tough scrutiny over his role as Senate Banking Committee chairman and his personal financial dealings. Many of... »

Obama Pleads With Dems to Pass Big Budget

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WASHINGTON -- President Obama told his House Democratic allies Monday that despite a weak economy, now is the time to take on ambitious agenda items such as education, health care and clean energy -- or else they won't get done. Obama's closed-door appearance comes as the House and Senate this week take up companion budget outlines that constitute their initial response... »

Obama’s liberal allies target moderate Dems

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President Barack Obama’s liberal allies are turning up the heat on a band of moderate Democratic senators with a new ad urging them to support his budget. Americans United for Change (AUC), the labor-backed organization that has produced a steady stream of pro-White House ads, is going up on the air Wednesday in 11 states and Washington, D.C. The goal is... »

Democrats blame each other on AIG bonuses

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The case of the missing AIG bonus limits has become a tale of political intrigue and Democratic infighting that could threaten the re-election chances of a top senator and the credibility _ if not the career _ of one of President Obama's top advisers. As the House passed new legislation Thursday to crack down on the outrage-inspiring bonuses, Sen. Chris Dodd... »

100% Dumb: The Americans With No Abilities Act

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President Barack Obama and the Democrat-controlled Congress are considering sweeping legislation that will provide new benefits for many Americans. The Americans With No Abilities Act is being hailed as a major legislative goal by advocates of the millions of Americans who lack any real skills or ambition. "Roughly 50 percent of Americans do not possess the competence and drive necessary to... »

Obama’s honeymoon bliss fading

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President Obama’s honeymoon is beginning to fade. Members of Congress and old political hands say he needs to show substantial progress reviving the economy soon. Some Democrats have started to worry that voters don’t and won’t understand the link between economic revival and Obama’s huge agenda, which includes saving the banking industry, ending home foreclosures, reforming healthcare and developing a national energy... »