by Bill Scher | Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dems Move In Different Directions Progressive Caucus pushes executive action on the economy. HuffPost: "[Rep. Raul] Grijalva and his fellow caucus co-chair, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), are putting their weight behind two proposals in particular: one executive order...
by Bill Scher | Nov 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Obama Pushes Trade Deal During Asia Conference Trade tops Obama agenda during 3-day China visit starting today. NYT: "The White House has methodically lowered expectations that a deal will be reached in Beijing. But the fact that Mr. Obama is meeting the other leaders...
by Bill Scher | Nov 7, 2014 | Blog, Winning Issues for 2014
Two Democrats in competitive Senate races bucked the Republican tide. One is an incumbent, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, and one a U.S. House Representative pursuing an open seat of a retiring Democrat, Gary Peters of Michigan. What did they do that the other...
by Bill Scher | Nov 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
How Long Can They Keep The Government Open? Senate Dems plan a busy lame duck. W. Post: "... including bills to revive dozens of expired tax breaks and avoid a government shutdown for another year. Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) is also aiming to chip...
by Bill Scher | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
How Bad Was Dem Turnout? "Epic turnout collapse" says Cook Political Report: "...the story in House races was an epic turnout collapse and motivational deficit. Democrats' surprisingly large losses are attributable to 'orphan states' where there was little enthusiasm...
