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Mississippi Showdown to Make or Break Democratic Winning Streak (CQPolit...CQPolitics.com - Democratic and Republican top party officials may be more focused on Mississippi tonight than on the West Virginia presidential primary. After all, the primary's outcome is already predicted, while the outcome of the Mississippi's 1st Congressional District special election is much less certain.Senator eyes deal to help pass Colombia pact (Reuters)Reuters - A senior Republican senator said on Monday he was optimistic a deal could be reached with Democrats that would lead to congressional approval of a free trade agreement with Colombia before the November U.S. elections.McCain urges free-market solution on warming (AP)
Source: Huckabee Tops McCain's Veep List (U.S. News & World Report)U.S. News & World Report - Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and defeated contender for the GOP presidential nomination, is currently at the top of John McCain's short list for a running mate. At least that's the word from a top McCain fundraiser and longtime Republican moneyman who has spoken to McCain's inner circle. The fundraiser is less than thrilled with the idea of Huckabee as the vice presidential nominee, and many economic conservatives--turned off by the populist tone of Huckabee's campaign and his tax record as governor--are likely to share that marked lack of enthusiasm. ...McCain's Age and Past Health Problems Could Be An Issue in the Presidential R...
Barr announces Libertarian presidential bid (Reuters)
Virginia: McCain 47% Obama 44% (Rasmussen Reports)Rasmussen Reports - The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Virginia finds John McCain leading Barack Obama by just three percentage points, 47% to 44%. That's a significant improvement for Obama after trailing the presumptive Republican nominee by eleven points a month ago.In congressional races, Republicans are losing ground (The Christian Sci...The Christian Science Monitor - The prospect of a special-election loss in yet another seat this week is fueling calls for House Republicans to radically shift course ? or face losses in November that could lock their party in the minority for a generation.Battling Clinton enjoys huge lead in upcoming votes (AFP)
Republican convention chief quits after Myanmar ties revealed (AFP)
Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP)
Jenna Bush weds Virginia politician's son (Reuters)
Republican Convention Official Quits Over Myanmar Tie (Bloomberg)Bloomberg - May 10 (Bloomberg) -- A Republican Convention official resigned today following a Newsweek magazine report that cited his consulting firm's past work for Myanmar's military junta, which has been widely condemned for human rights abuses.Leader of GOP convention quits after Myanmar ties reported (AP)AP - The man picked by the John McCain campaign to run the 2008 Republican National Convention resigned Saturday after a report that his lobbying firm used to represent the military regime in Myanmar.Republican Convention Chief Quits After Report on Myanmar Ties (Bloomberg)Bloomberg - May 10 (Bloomberg) -- The Republican Convention's coordinator resigned today following a Newsweek magazine report that cited his consulting firm's past work for Myanmar's military junta, which has been widely condemned for human rights abuses.Obama Is Willing to Debate McCain at Town Halls This Summer (Bloomberg)Bloomberg - May 10 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said he'd be willing to campaign jointly with Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, and debate him in town-hall style formats.Obama outlines plans for race against McCain (AP)
Democratic senator calls for GOP to alter energy policy (AP)
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Fasano, Fontana Seek State Assistance to Help Displaced Quebecor EmployeesHartford, CT ? State Senator Leonard Fasano (R-34) and State Representative Steve Fontana (D-87) are working with the Department of Labor and local government officials to provide aid and employment services to 350 workers who will lose their jobs when Quebecor World Inc. closes its North Haven-based printing plant.Senator Freedman Favors Letting State Citizens Decide Whether To Allow 17-Yea...Senator Judith G. Freedman (R-26) endorsed and voted for passage of the resolution to allow Connecticut citizens to decide whether to allow 17-year olds who will turn 18 before an upcoming election to vote in primaries.Senator Freedman Votes For Juvenile Justice Reform LegislationSenator Judith G. Freedman (R-26) today voted in favor of making reforms to the juvenile justice reform system that, among other things, permits Superior Court judges to transfer cases involving 16- and 17-year olds to juvenile court.Sen. Cappiello?s Bill Requiring Cystic Fibrosis Screening for Newborns Clears...State Senator David J. Cappiello, R-Danbury, today announced that the Senate has unanimously passed legislation that requires all hospitals in Connecticut to test newborns for cystic fibrosis. For nearly four years, Sen. Cappiello has been working to make newborn screening for the disease, which affects nearly 30,000 children and adults, mandatory in all of Connecticut?s 29 hospitals. It is his hope that by identifying the disease at the absolute earliest stages, those afflicted will be able to live longer and more productive lives.Fasano Signs on to Balanced Budget Proposal Aimed at Cutting Gas Taxes and Pr...Hartford, CT ? State Senator Leonard Fasano (R-North Haven) today joined other House and Senate Republican leaders in introducing a balanced budget proposal that would cut state gas taxes, provide tax incentives to small businesses and reduce state spending by more than $160 million.Time to Cut State TaxesConnecticut needs to cut taxes to help our economy. I recently joined other legislative Republicans in proposing a $120 million tax cut for small businesses and consumers. We have also detailed spending cuts to pay for the tax cuts, including shrinking state government through an early retirement plan for state employees.Senator Kane Promotes Republicans? Alternative State Budget ProposalSenator Rob Kane (R-32) endorsed the alternative state budget proposal unveiled Monday by Senate Minority Leader John McKinney of Fairfield and House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr., of Norwalk.Russo Signs on to Balanced Budget Proposal Aimed at Cutting Gas Taxes and Pro...Hartford, CT ? State Senator Robert D. Russo (R-Bridgeport) today joined House and Senate Republican leaders in introducing a balanced budget proposal that would cut state gas taxes, provide tax incentives to small businesses and reduce state spending by more than $160 millionALTERNATIVE REPUBLICAN BUDGET CUTS GAS TAXES, BUSINESS TAXES, OFFERS EARLY ST...HARTFORD ? The alternative Republican budget offered today would cut state gas taxes, eliminate a business tax and balance by offering thousands of state employees an early retirement plan that will reduce spending by $163 million next year, according to the non-partisan Office of Fiscal Analysis.Senate Republicans Unanimously Oppose Sen. Williams? State-Sponsored Retireme...State Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore Leonard Fasano (R-North Haven) and State Senator Dan Debicella (R-Shelton) today led opposition to Senate President Don Williams? proposal to establish a state-sponsored retirement plan for small and medium sized businesses. Senators Fasano and Debicella said the one-paragraph bill was brought to the floor of the Senate prematurely and its lack of detail raised several unanswered questions regarding cost, legality, and workability. The bill, SB 399, passed the Senate 22-11 on a party-line vote. |
AP - John McCain broke with the Bush administration and Republican Party orthodoxy Monday as he not only declared global warming real, but reached out to Democrats and independents with a free-market solution that includes capping carbon-fuel emissions.
U.S. News & World Report - Just days before his expected nomination at the Republican National Convention, John McCain will celebrate his birthday. But don't bet on seeing a prime-time bash during the GOP's September get-together in Minneapolis: a presidential nominee blowing out 72 candles is not an image party bosses want to see on YouTube going into the fall battle.
Reuters - Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr said
on Monday that he will run for president as a Libertarian, a
development that could pull some votes from Republican
candidate John McCain.
AFP - Hillary Clinton looked headed Monday for landslide wins in two looming primaries, despite pressure for her to cede to Barack Obama's mathematical lock on the Democratic White House race.
AFP - The coordinator of the Republicans' 2008 presidential convention has resigned after revelations that he was paid to bolster the dismal US image of Myanmar's military junta.
AP - Obama overtakes Clinton in Democratic superdelegates ... Coordinator of GOP convention quits after Newsweek report on his firm's ties to Myanmar junta ... Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary in Montana as primary nears ...
Reuters - President George W. Bush's
daughter Jenna was married on Saturday evening to Henry Hager,
the son of the Virginia Republican Party chairman, in front of
more than 200 family members and close friends.
AP - Barack Obama began sketching the outlines of his expected presidential contest against Republican John McCain on Saturday, saying the fall election will be more about specific plans and priorities than about questions of political ideology or who is more patriotic.
AP - The public must pressure Republicans in the White House and Congress to change directions in the country's energy policies, which have pushed oil and gas prices to record highs, a Democratic lawmaker said Saturday.High Class Blogs Bookmarks - Republican Party
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