Jun 03 Watch Carbon-cutting plan proves politically controversial in states where Senate control will be decided By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 03 Tuesday’s primary headliners: Mississippi and Iowa By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Primary day in Mississippi and Iowa Chris McDaniel: The tea party’s last, best hope? Can Ernst get to 35 percent? Another incumbent in trouble in California Obama defends prisoner swap Mississippi, Iowa headline Tuesday’s… Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch ‘Pork’ ad raises public profile of Iowa GOP primary challenger By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 02 How California’s new primary system hopes to level the playing field By Scott Shafer, KQED Four years ago, Californians joined Louisiana and Washington in passing an election reform measure designed to encourage centrist candidates for office. Called a "top two" or "jungle" primary system, the candidates -- regardless of party affiliation -- run against each… Continue reading
May 30 Longtime Mississippi senator fights to save his political career By Jeffrey Hess, Mississippi Public Broadcasting Editor’s Note: Sen. Thad Cochran from Mississippi is the second longest-serving Republican in the U.S. Senate and has become a target by tea party activists around the country. They had hoped he would be an easy incumbent to topple in… Continue reading
May 30 Morning Line’s Top 10 Senate races for May By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford Today in the Morning Line: Our updated Senate rankings Top 9 all states won by Romney in 2012 Michigan makes the list More Democrats call on Shinseki to step down Battle for control of the Senate: May has been a… Continue reading
May 29 Guns could be allowed on Georgia campuses by July By Claire Simms, Georgia Public Broadcasting A bill aimed at doing away with “zero tolerance” policies on school campuses may have paved the way for licensed gun owners to carry their firearms on school campuses, according to GeorgiaCarry.org. Starting July 1, licensed gun owners may be… Continue reading
May 29 Despite hurdles, tea party candidate keeps an eye on Mississippi Senate seat By Paul Boger, Mississippi Public Broadcasting Editor’s Note: In the fight this election cycle between mainstream Republicans and the tea party, Tuesday offers perhaps the best chance for the tea party to score a victory against a long-time incumbent. But Washington establishment Republicans have fired back… Continue reading
May 29 Detroit’s economy, entrepreneurship on agenda at ‘Davos of Michigan’ By News Desk Some 1600 people are expected to travel to picturesque Mackinac Island in northern Michigan this week to begin the 34th annual Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy conference. The three-day event features workshops with Michigan's top business, government and academic leaders,… Continue reading
May 27 Tea Party coalition eyes takeover in Texas By Shelley Kofler, KERA GREENVILLE, Texas -- Nationally, many Tea Party-backed candidates have been losing primary elections. But in Texas, Tea Party candidates are doing well. One big Tea Party organization has joined with other conservative groups. Their goal: becoming the dominant voice in… Continue reading