Long-shot candidates pose a threat
November 4, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
When Democrats took control of the House in 2006, Michael Montagano was a fresh-faced Indiana University Law School graduate without any serious political ambitions.
Two years later, in the midst of a long-shot bid against Rep. Mark Souder (R-Ind.) in a deeply conservative northeast Indiana district, the 27-year-old attorney could find himself swept into Congress if a sizable Democratic wave hits on Tuesday.
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Wave Watch: How big will GOP loss be?
October 16, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
The conventional wisdom has the GOP surrendering between 20 and 25 House seats in November, as Democrats ride a wave a discontent with Republican rule and the lousy economy.
The anticipated Democratic surge, should it happen, will also get a boost from the unprecedented fundraising advantage enjoyed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee over the once-mighty National Republican Congressional Committee.
Bailout action moving at brisk pace
October 14, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
As Treasury plan accelerates, chances increase that Congress may soon vote on releasing rest of $700B.
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Effort aims to get kids outside
August 11, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
A resolution called ”No Child Left Inside” could result in millions more for environmental education – and a windfall for nonprofit groups hoping for more federal help getting children outside.
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