Election News
Chambliss wins Georgia Senate runoff
ATLANTA - Wednesday, 03 December 2008 09:57:44
Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss has won re-election in a runoff, dashing Democratic hopes of capturing enough Senate seats to thwart Republican filibusters. Chambliss, who fell just short of the majority vote needed to win re-election in November, prevailed in a one-on-one rematch with Democrat Jim Martin.
SEATTLE - Tuesday, 02 December 2008 14:26:24
Boeing engineers and tech workers ratify contracts, ensuring 4 years of labor peace.
Official: MSNBC pundit may seek Pa. Senate seat
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Sunday, 30 November 2008 01:37:48
A Pennsylvania Democratic party leader says MSNBC pundit Chris Matthews may be considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2010.
Minn. Senate recount recalls lengthy '62 gov race
MINNEAPOLIS - Monday, 24 November 2008 02:53:04
By PATRICK CONDON - Associated Press Writer
Last-minute allegations that hurt the incumbent. A statewide vote with only a tiny fraction separating the Democrat and the Republican. Teams of lawyers mobilized around the state to challenge questionable ballots.
Minn. Senate campaigns reconsidering challenges
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Saturday, 22 November 2008 19:40:35
By BRIAN BAKST - Associated Press Writer
On second thought, some of those Minnesota Senate ballots may be un-challenged.
4 more punished over 'Joe the Plumber' searches
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Saturday, 22 November 2008 09:24:57
Two more senior managers at the Ohio agency where computers were used to dig up information about "Joe the Plumber" have been suspended without pay for their roles in the searches, an official at the agency said Friday.
Obama returns calls to global leaders
CHICAGO - Thursday, 20 November 2008 06:28:29
President-elect Barack Obama called U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and four foreign leaders Wednesday to respond to their congratulatory calls after his election victory.
On Capitol Hill, campaign rivals take orientation
WASHINGTON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 01:53:31
By ERICA WERNER - Associated Press Writer
After the typical congressional campaign, the winner goes to Washington and the loser goes home.
Some Conn. Democrats still want Lieberman punished
HARTFORD, Conn. - Wednesday, 19 November 2008 17:48:40
By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press Writer
Some Connecticut Democrats believe Sen. Joe Lieberman's colleagues in Washington let him off the hook for backing John McCain, and say it's time for them to consider a possible censure by the state party.
CBO chief likely pick as budget director
WASHINGTON - Wednesday, 19 November 2008 12:54:15
By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press Writer
Capitol Hill Democrats say President-elect Barack Obama appears to have settled on Congressional Budget Office chief Peter Orszag to be his budget director.
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Wednesday, 19 November 2008 10:49:36
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press Writer
Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon who couldn't survive a conviction on federal corruption charges. His defeat by Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich moves Senate Democrats within two seats of a filibuster-proof 60-vote majority.