Sep 08 Watch Obama’s delay on immigration draws fire from both parties By PBS News Hour President Obama is delaying any executive action on immigration reform until after the midterm elections in November. While both Republicans and Democrats criticized the decision, the Obama administration renewed its request for $1.2 billion to deal with the influx of… Continue watching
Sep 08 Obama outlines ‘next phase’ against Islamic State By Terence Burlij, Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Obama says it’s time to deal with Islamic State The president punts on immigration executive action Republican Senate candidates looking strong in new polls Why Senate control matters Obama readies ‘next phase’ against Islamic… Continue reading
Sep 05 GOP not taking any chances in Kansas Senate race By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: National Republicans sending Roberts some help McDonnell found guilty on corruption charges Kerry, Hagel talk strategy with NATO allies The ‘Bill factor’ in the midterms Roberts getting reinforcements: National Republicans are reportedly sending in… Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch How a last minute Democrat move could steal Kansas from the GOP By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 04 Can the West show unity in response to Russia, Islamic State? By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Obama, U.K.’s Cameron try strike tough tone on crises DOJ to open investigation into Ferguson PD Hagan-Tillis debate in N.C. Independents Day in Kansas McConnell reaches key mark in new poll ‘Moment of testing’… Continue reading
Sep 03 Texas gubernatorial candidate gives new meaning to the biographical campaign ad By Rachel Wellford This week, Abbott’s campaign released a powerful ad highlighting his ability to overcome the difficulties he faced after his accident. The 30-second spot, narrated by Abbott, shows the Attorney General rolling up the ramps of a parking garage. Continue reading
Sep 02 Why Republicans have the advantage this fall By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: We get you ready for the post-Labor Day sprint The GOP is favored this fall Democrats’ path to holding a narrow majority Obama to Estonia to reassure Eastern bloc allies The scales tip toward… Continue reading
Sep 01 Opponents of Colorado GMO labeling draw millions in donations By Luke Runyon, Harvest Public Media In the fight over whether some foods in Colorado should sport a label about genetically modified ingredients, each campaign finance filing shows an increasingly lopsided race. In a two-week period in September, the committee working to get the measure passed… Continue reading
Aug 29 Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s campaign manager resigns By Associated Press Jesse Benton said Friday he's stepping down from his top role in the Republican senator's re-election effort. Continue reading
Aug 29 Obama’s immigration delay derails midterm election strategies By Josh Lederman, Erica Werner, Associated Press Democrats who were bracing for the impact that Obama's long-awaited announcement would have on their campaigns are now rethinking aspects of their strategy for the fall. Republicans who were considering legislative attempts to block Obama must reconsider whether that's the… Continue reading