Another poll shows a grim outlook for Democrats - AMERICAblog (blog)

Seattle Post IntelligencerAnother poll shows a grim outlook for DemocratsAMERICAblog (blog)Remember when Blue Dog Stephanie Herseth Sandlin crowed last year, “It is because of the Blue Dog Coalition that there is no floor vote before the August ...Campus Groups Gear Up for CampaignsThe Emory WheelThe Hard TruthBlue Arkansas (blog)all 1,152 news articles »

In South Dakota, Candidates Work to Navigate Center-Right - CQPolitics.com

KDLT NewsIn South Dakota, Candidates Work to Navigate Center-RightCQPolitics.comAs a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition, Herseth Sandlin said she has focused on fiscal responsibility. “We're changing the way Washington does business,” she ...Political Pedigree No Longer Protects SD Rep.NPRall 34 news articles »

Leftist Giffords Outside Mainstream on Issue after Issue - Tucson Citizen

Leftist Giffords Outside Mainstream on Issue after IssueTucson Citizen... the 50-percent threshold so close to an election are considered vulnerable. Giffords claims membership in the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative D...

More must be done to aid businesses, spurn job growth - Wetumpka Herald

More must be done to aid businesses, spurn job growthWetumpka HeraldThe fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, of which I am member, put forth a 15-point plan for deficit reduction in both the short and long-term. ...

Cong. Cuellar Lauds Senate for Border Security Funding Bill Passage - Texas Insider

Cong. Cuellar Lauds Senate for Border Security Funding Bill PassageTexas InsiderCongressman Cuellar is also a Senior Whip and member of the Blue Dog Coalition. Grinning lap dog of Nancy Pelosi saving TEXAS from the very problems that ...and more »

After November - National Review Online

New York Daily NewsAfter NovemberNational Review OnlineOf the current 54 members of the Blue Dog Coalition, 32 are in districts that McCain won; most of the 22 others are in districts where Obama won narrowly. ...Can the Democrats' Ground Game Overcome GOP Fervor?truthoutall 985 news articles »

The Blue Dog Days of Summer - American Spectator (blog)

The Blue Dog Days of SummerAmerican Spectator (blog)The scorecard ranks Democrats in the Blue Dog Coalition — who claim to be “independent voices for fiscal responsibility and accountability” — as just a ...

Spending on one hand, touting fiscal limits on other - Indianapolis Star

Spending on one hand, touting fiscal limits on otherIndianapolis StarBrad Ellsworth, Democratic candidate for US senator and current US representative, touts he is a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, ...

Plan to close military unit setback for Rep. Nye - Richmond Times Dispatch

Plan to close military unit setback for Rep. NyeRichmond Times Dispatch"I think the people appreciate an independent-minded representative who doesn't vote along party lines," says Nye, a member of the Blue Dog coalition of ...and more »

Democrat Keeps Pelosi at Arm's Length - New York Times (blog)

Democrat Keeps Pelosi at Arm's LengthNew York Times (blog)Mr. Donnelly, a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog coalition, comfortably won a second term in 2008, capturing roughly two-thirds of the vote. ...and more »

AMERICAblog News: Another poll shows a grim outlook for Democrats

The White House let Max Baucus and the House Blue Dogs drag out the health care debate. Remember when Blue Dog Stephanie Herseth Sandlin crowed last year, “It is because of the Blue Dog Coalition that there is no floor vote before the ...

The Trillion Dollar IQ Business | www.bullfax.com

Blue Dog coalition counts 49 democrats has members; Stimulus plan could cost between $775 billion and $1.3 trillion; It took 197 years for U.S. to reach $2 trillion in debt; Including stimulus, 2009 deficit could hit $2 trillion; ...

Blue Dog Jokester Bobby Bright: Hopes for Pelosi to 'Get Sick and ...

A member of the Blue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, quipped to a roomful of constituents that Pelosi could do him a big favor and become seriously ill and die, thereby relieving him from the ...

It's Time to Expose and Defeat Every Blue Dog

By single handily granting Pelosi a governing majority, the Blue Dog Coalition grants the Democrats full control of the Rules Committee, which completely manipulates the legislative process for the leadership. ...

would you vote out Blue dog Democrats that take AMA lobby money ...

Question by GopObstruction: would you vote out Blue dog Democrats that take AMA lobby money? is there one in your state. Map showing districts represented by members of the Blue Dog Coalition.Jason Altmire (PA-4) Mike Arcuri (NY-24) ...

Earl Pomeroy Gets Abysmal Rating From Citizens Against Government ...

The scorecard ranks Democrats in the Blue Dog Coalition — who claim to be “independent voices for fiscal responsibility and accountability” — as just a smudge better than liberal members of Congress. Almost half of House Democrats — 105 ...

What Is a Generic Massacre? - What's News Tonight

Blue Dog Coalition,; Democratic,; Dennis Hastert,; Government,; Jackie Walorski,; Joe Donnelly,; Labor Day,; MArk Foley,; Mark Foley,; Nancy Pelosi,; nancypelosi,; Republican,; United States ...

The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : The Blue Dog Days of Summer

Blue Dog Democrats, meanwhile, averaged just 11 percent. The coalition's leadership came in well below that: Reps. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (6 percent), Baron Hill (3 percent), Jim Matheson (11 percent), and Heath Shuler (8 percent). ...

WatchingThePlanet.org Political Parties of the US

... Nancy Pelosi and Ted Kennedy) to the center-right (Joe Lieberman, the Congressional Blue Dog Coalition and the New Democrat Network) to the GOP-style conservative right (Ralph Hall and Gene Taylor), most fall somewhere into the ...

Blue Dog Pulse: The “Solid South” and “New Dealocrats”, 1928 - 1960

By 1938, migratory and immigration patterns formed a new coalition of urban and ethnic voters. New urban ethnics and working class whites realigned with the Democratic Party because the party became the impetus for social change amidst ...

In South Dakota, Candidates Work to Navigate Center-Right

ABERDEEN, S.D. -- Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin holds a lot of sway with some Republican voters. But that hasn't stopped South Dakota state Rep. Kristi Noem from distancing herself from the polarizing political figure in her challenge to four-term incumbent Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D).

Political Pedigree No Longer Protects S.D. Rep.

South Dakota Rep. Stephanie Herseth is running for a fourth term with a pragmatic, moderate record. She comes from a family with deep political roots; exactly the profile that makes most incumbents safe -- except those with a D after their names.

Martin County Community Calendar: Updated Sept. 7

Find the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.

Campus Groups Gear Up for Campaigns

In a political climate that most experts agree favors Republican candidates, the Young Democrats of Emory and the Emory College Republicans are formulating strategies to support their parties’ candidates in preparation for Election Day in November.

Stimulus Draft Sparks Rush on Hill

In unveiling an $825 billion spending and tax-cut package, House Democrats fired the starting gun Thursday on a monthlong legislative sprint to blunt the effect of the economic downturn that will dominate the early part of the new Obama administration.

Allen Boyd Jr. speaks at FSU College Dems meeting

There weren’t enough seats to accommodate the audience at a recent speech given by Congressman Allen Boyd Jr. on Florida State University’s campus Thursday, Sept. 2. Hosted by the FSU College Democrats, Boyd discussed his primary win, his plans for the upcoming election and answered student-directed questions.

Childers-Nunnelee match to intensify

TUPELO - If you haven't yet noticed the fierce political battle brewing in Northeast Mississippi, you soon will. Candidates for the 1st Congressional District seat are expected to intensify their campaigns after Monday's Labor Day holiday.

News Briefs for September 5

GOAL IS SET - The United Way of Wise County's 2010-2011 campaign officially began with Thursday's kickoff luncheon. This year's goal is to raise $450,000 for the 27 local agencies supported by United Way. For information, go to http://www.wisecountyunitedway.org or e-mail uwwise.ed@embarqmail.com.

'Potent' Katter's arm twisted by Rudd

Bob Katter says former PM Kevin Rudd twisted his arm in behind-the-scenes negotiations to secure his backing for a Labor government.

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