Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Politics
Could big money leave Newark with Mayor Booker?
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Will the big money that's come into Newark, N.J., leave with Mayor Cory Booker?
NC Sen. Hagan facing powerful GOP force in 2014
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina rode President Barack Obama's coattails in 2008, winning a seat Republicans had held for nearly four decades.
Ark. Sen. Pryor hit from right, left before 2014
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The conservative Club for Growth calls Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor President Barack Obama's "closest ally" in Arkansas.
Senate Dems' answer on health care: Go on offense
ATLANTA (AP) — Senate Democrats who backed the health care law and are facing re-election in GOP-leaning states are stepping up their support for the overhaul even as Republicans intensify their criticism.
Rand Paul's NSA rebukes could help or hurt in 2016
WASHINGTON (AP) — Of the handful of tea party-backed Republicans eyeing a 2016 presidential bid, Sen. Rand Paul is emerging as the most forceful in pushing libertarian principles.
Poll Reveals Confidence in Congress Falls to All-Time Low
A new Gallup poll reveals U.S. citizens' confidence in Congress as an institution is at an all-time low.
GOP leaders court social conservatives
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fight for the soul of the Republican Party intensifies this week as GOP leaders gather in Washington to court social conservatives.
Daley set to challenge Democratic governor in Ill.
CHICAGO (AP) — A rare intra-party battle began taking shape Tuesday among big-name Democrats in Illinois, as former White House chief of staff Bill Daley positioned himself to try to unseat a governor he blames for failing to resolve the state's financial crisis and other pressing issues.
Obama campaigns with Mass. Senate hopeful Markey
BOSTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is working to boost the candidacy of Senate hopeful Ed Markey, calling him a champion for middle class families and small businesses with, quote, "a track record you can trust."
Daley forms committee to explore Ill. governor run
CHICAGO (AP) — Former White House chief of Staff William Daley says he's forming a committee to explore running for Illinois governor in 2014.
