The Fix: May 28, 2006 - June 3, 2006
The Friday Line: Listening to the 2008 Buzz
Of all the considerations that go into composing the Friday Line's ranking of potential 2008 presidential candidates, the biggest intangible is buzz. What does buzz mean? Different things to different people. The Fix's definition: A sense of excitement and optimism...
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June 2, 2006; 6:00 AM ET |
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Hillary Clinton: Winning Converts in N.Y.
To no one's surprise, New York Democrats on Wednesday officially nominated Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for a second term -- a race Clinton will have little trouble winning this November. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, talks with Trudy Mason, a...
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June 1, 2006; 3:02 PM ET |
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California 50th Update: Will Immigration Issue Divide GOP Vote?
A quick update to this morning's post on the special election in California's 50th District: In a bit of political misdirection, Francine Busby went up with an ad on conservative radio stations in the district this morning touting the tough-on-immigration...
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June 1, 2006; 12:54 PM ET |
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California's 50th: Center Stage in Battle for the House
Eight states hold primary elections next Tuesday, but no single race is being as closely watched or carries as much potential significance for the midterm congressional elections as the special election in California's 50th District. With just five days left...
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June 1, 2006; 6:00 AM ET |
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Alaska Governor: Knowles vs. Murkowski
After months of uncertainty surrounding the Alaska gubernatorial race, all the dominos fell into place over Memorial Day weekend. Gov. Frank Murkowski (R) decided Friday that he would seek a second term; four days later, former Gov. Tony Knowles (D)...
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May 31, 2006; 4:48 PM ET |
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Harry Reid and the Daschle Spectre
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) came to his post in late 2004 thanks to the stunning defeat of then leader Tom Daschle (S.D.), a loss largely attributed to a multi-year campaign by Republicans to erode his support in his...
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May 31, 2006; 11:42 AM ET |
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2008: Time Ripe for Third Party Ticket?
A group of political consultants from both sides of the political aisle is taking steps to draft a third-party ticket for president in 2008, guided by a belief that neither the Republican or Democratic parties are adequately addressing the problems...
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Chris Cillizza
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May 30, 2006; 12:00 PM ET |
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The Politics of Global Warming
A new poll conducted for the National Wildlife Federation indicates that concerns about global warming span traditional demographic and political divisions. Al and Tipper Gore during a May 20 appearance at the 59th Cannes Film Festival. (Reuters) The survey sought...
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May 30, 2006; 8:43 AM ET |
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