House GOP leaders vow to keep up protest sessions - 04 Aug 2008 CNNGOP congressmen were quickly turning to new technology, with lawmakers sending updates on the blogging site Twitter and Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas,
Indiana among 7 states getting attention from Obama campaign - 04 Aug 2008 Indianapolis Star,The Democratic presidential candidate is putting money and manpower in those seven traditionally GOP states -- at levels unmatched by Republican rival John
• McCain's Problem Isn't His Tactics. It's GOP Ideas. - 04 Aug 2008 Washington Post,Meanwhile, Republican constituency groups' long-standing determination to put aside their often significant differences and band together to support GOP
GOP Talkathon To Continue 'as Long As It Takes' - 04 Aug 2008 CBS News,By Daniel W. Reilly (The Politico) House Republicans vowed to continue their talkathon on the House floor "as long as it takes," saying Monday they would
While Dems away, GOPers play _ on oil drilling - 04 Aug 2008 The Associated PressThe bill would include GOP demands for more domestic drilling. It was a repeat of last Friday's protest, when Republicans refused to leave the floor after
McCain has no place for Cheney on GOP podium - 04 Aug 2008 Los Angeles Times,Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting John McCain has decided not to offer the vice president a speaking role at the GOP Convention in Minnesota.
GOP Tries Taking Air Out of Obama's Message - 04 Aug 2008 CBS News,...(PHILADELPHIA) – The humor offensive against Barack Obama continues by John McCain and the Republican Party today. On the flight from Washington, DC,
Reliably GOP State Is Up for Grabs - 04 Aug 2008 Washington Post,By Alec MacGillis and Tim Craig This year's Fredericksburg Fair had the usual attractions: Hercula the Giant Horse and Black Jack the Giant Steer,
NYT columnist: GOP exploited race for decades - 04 Aug 2008 Raw Story,Bob Herbert, the most prominent African American voice on the paper's op-ed page, authored a Saturday column outlining his objections to the GOP's
Hodes, GOP challengers differ on Iraq - 04 Aug 2008 Boston Globe,AP Writer / August 4, 2008 CONCORD, NH—Democratic Congressman Paul Hodes believes a 16-month timetable to remove combat troops from Iraq would be "a
POW Status was Key Factor in McCain's First Race - 04 Aug 2008 Frankfort Times,Although he had moved to Arizona less than a year before announcing his candidacy, McCain overpowered Russell and two GOP state lawmakers in the primary and
GOP's Fall Prospects on Capitol Hill: 'Bad or Horrendous'? - 04 Aug 2008 ABC NewsBy JOHN COCHRAN When Republican Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska was charged with corruption on Thursday, it was just one more blow to his party's chances this
GOP PAC Pushes Back - 04 Aug 2008 New York Daily News,...that cites Feld's aggressive support for reform and the property tax cap (she has even spoken out against the GOP conference she's seeking to join).
GOP musters third-party challenge to Soares - 04 Aug 2008 Albany Times Union,The TU’s Jordan Carleo-Evangelist wrote a post on our Local Politics blog about the GOP’s efforts to mount a third-party candidate against Albany County
GOP congressional candidate knocked off ballot - 04 Aug 2008 Schenectady Gazette,Commissioners had yet to rule on a challenge to petitions filed by fellow GOP candidate John Wallace. Commissioners dismissed challenges to nominating
GOP has election focus on Valley - 04 Aug 2008 Appleton Post Crescent,Wisconsin GOP Chairman Reince Priebus says Republican candidates must fare well in the areas they are expected to carry if the party is to maintain control
House GOP “Tweets�: A New Story on Energy, Democracy - 04 Aug 2008 Washingtonian.com,Yet what I stumbled upon Friday was a small group of wired GOP congressmen who decided to write a new chapter. The issue Friday was the Republican energy
GOP tactics divert from serious issues - 04 Aug 2008 Arizona Republic,I've noticed that the latest Republican slime machine talking point is to accuse Barack Obama of being "presumptuous" and "arrogant" for having the temerity
GOP candidates prepare for battle - 04 Aug 2008 DL-Online,DETROIT LAKES – The Minnesota House of Representatives is controlled by the Democrats — but come election time this fall, the Republicans are hoping to
GOP accused of using immigration as wedge issue - 04 Aug 2008 Middletown Journal,By Eunice Moscoso and Jessica Wehrman WASHINGTON — Immigration is having an impact on congressional campaigns across the country — from Ohio to North
GOP sets caucus for House District 19 vacancy - 04 Aug 2008 Munster Times,BY PATRICK GUINANE INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana Republican Party Chairman Murray Clark has scheduled a caucus to choose a new GOP opponent for state Rep.
Outagamie GOP to hold corn roast - 04 Aug 2008 Appleton Post Crescent,GREENVILLE — The annual Outagamie County Republican Party corn roast, which is open to the public, will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Aug.
GOP activist Studman dies - 04 Aug 2008 The Olympian,Studeman was Thurston County GOP treasurer until December 2004. The activist collapsed last week, the morning after helping to set up the party’s food
GOP primary to decide Conklin board nominees - 04 Aug 2008 Press & Sun-Bulletin,Others on the GOP primary ballot Sept. 9 are: Charles Francisco, James Hauss and Christopher Henderson. The top two vote-getters will run in the November
Vacations gone awry - 04 Aug 2008 Boston Globe,Problem: Windsurfing not only seen as elitist, but perfect visual metaphor for GOP ads casting him as flip-flopper. Problem: Criticized for length of stay
Is the GOP "a regional party based in the South?" - 04 Aug 2008 Facing South,This assertion -- that the GOP is a party whose only base is in the South -- is often made. One can find a similar post by fladem at OpenLeft.
Driving for GOP votes - 04 Aug 2008 Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,Wife of US Sen. McCain combines campaigning with visit to Long Pond for track tour, pace-car laps. By Steve Mocarsky smocarsky@timesleader.com LONG POND
McConnell says Stevens' legal troubles won't harm GOP - 04 Aug 2008 Politicker KY,By Trey Pollard MAYFIELD -- During a media availability after this morning's Graves County Republican Breakfast, US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville)
'Sam's Club' voters called key to modern GOP - 04 Aug 2008 Washington Times,Tim Pawlenty, the two-term Minnesota governor who endorsed Sen. John McCain early in the nominating process, said the economic ladder is secure at the
Nevada political roundup: Gas prices, GOP fundraising - 04 Aug 2008 Las Vegas Sun,By Lisa Mascaro · August 4, 2008 · 11:32 AM Greetings, Early Liners. Just a quick wrap-up today of the weekend’s news, as I’m on the road and Wi-Fi is a
Meredith is a must win in GOP SD-2 primary - 04 Aug 2008 Politicker NH,By Brian Lawson The town of Meredith will be the key to victory for either of the two Republicans fighting to unseat state Sen. Deb Reynolds (D-Plymouth),
GOP Source Tells Me that a Deal Has Pres. John McCain to ... - 04 Aug 2008 American Chronicle,A few days ago I received a quite interesting e-mail from someone claiming to work with the Republican National Party who said they have some interesting
Washington Chief Political Reporter - 04 Aug 2008 Washington Post,Do you expect a shake-up in the GOP House leadership in the next session? How much is Cantor helped by this talk of being vetted for McCain's vice
GOP candidates prepare for battle - 04 Aug 2008 DL-Online,Although we do not have any obligation to monitor this board, we reserve the right at all times to check this board and to remove any information or
GOP opens 'victory office' on Main Street - 04 Aug 2008 Gainesville Sun,By Cindy Swirko Ah, nuts and bolts politics — sweating on street corners with signs, coffee-fueled phone-banking, knocking on the doors of strangers who
Nicole Sexton's airing GOP secrets - 04 Aug 2008 New York Daily News,Sexton's not the only one in the GOP to want change. At a packed fete for "Party Favors" at Michael's last week, where John Loeb, John McLaughlin,
New electoral rule may help GOP - 04 Aug 2008 Philadelphia Daily News,That could give a financial advantage to a Republican candidate if he or she doesn't face a primary battle, which is often the case in Philadelphia's GOP.
Gavin on Working Honeymoon..with Garry South? - 04 Aug 2008 San Francisco Chronicle,Jane Harman, and then the unpopular governor's re-election against GOP millionaire Bill Simon in 2002. Since it's looking increasingly like a crowded
Kerry Accuses GOP of 'Character Assassination' - Aug 3, 2008 Washington Post,By Zachary A. Goldfarb The 2004 Democratic presidential nominee accused the campaign of Sen. John McCain of trying to impugn the character of Sen.
GOP convention attracting array of demonstrators - Aug 3, 2008 The Associated PressThat tide shifted in 2004, O'Loughlin said, when more than 100000 protesters — likely a record turnout — descended on the streets of Manhattan for the GOP
Downbeat mood hits GOP in pocketbook - Aug 3, 2008 Baltimore Sun,John Ensign of Nevada, who has the unenviable job of chairing the Republican campaign committee, says that anything less than 45 seats would threaten GOP
A GOP Choice: Tom Coburn or Ted Stevens - Aug 1, 2008 Wall Street JournalJohn McCain won the GOP nomination and retains support from independent voters today in part because he vows to veto any bill containing pork-barrel
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