The Fix: January 25, 2009 - January 31, 2009
Weekend Wag the Blog: Daschle's Demise?
Can former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle withstand revelations about unpaid taxes? AP Photo/Susan Walsh The news that former Sen. Tom Daschle (S.D.), President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Health and Human Service Department had not paid more...
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January 31, 2009; 12:22 PM ET |
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Steele Elected RNC Chair
The Republican National Committee elected Michael Steele as its first African American chairman today in Washington, a decision that came after an excruciating series of ballots that displayed a level of drama rarely seen in national politics. Michael Steele speaks...
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January 30, 2009; 4:04 PM ET |
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The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch
The Fix is spending his Friday ensconced in the Capital Hilton as the Republican National Committee chooses its new leader. That election, which you can read much more about here, got us to thinking about the men (and women) who...
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January 30, 2009; 2:30 PM ET |
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Fix Live at the RNC Election
The Republican National Committee is electing its chairman this morning and The Fix is in the room. Five candidates -- current chair Mike Duncan, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, South Carolina party chair Katon Dawson, Michigan party chair Saul...
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January 30, 2009; 11:38 AM ET |
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White House Cheat Sheet: Bantering Over Bipartisanship
The sun sets over the White House. Photo by Ron Edmonds of the Associated Press The fact that not a single House Republican crossed party lines to back President Obama's economic stimulus plan has set off a furious debate...
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January 30, 2009; 6:05 AM ET |
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RNC Chair Race: The Fix's Final Handicapping
The 168-member Republican National Committee will gather tomorrow morning to choose its next chairman and yet even those closest to this most insider of votes acknowledge they have little idea who will emerge victorious. The RNC race has been almost...
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January 29, 2009; 3:34 PM ET |
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Twittering the White House Briefing
When White House press secretary Robert Gibbs takes to the podium today at 1:45 2:15 p.m., the Fix's fingers will be hovering over our keyboard -- waiting expectantly to twitter the proceedings. Want to follow our thoughts? There are two...
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January 29, 2009; 12:30 PM ET |
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White House Cheat Sheet: The Bully Pulpit
President Obama has the benefit of the bully pulpit in selling his stimulus plan. (AP Photo) Is the economic stimulus plan passed by the Democratic-controlled House last night a much needed boost to a faltering economy or just the...
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January 29, 2009; 6:05 AM ET |
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The Fix and You Tube: Perfect Together
A few weeks ago, the Fix had the opportunity to moderate a panel -- sponsored by You Tube -- that explored the ways in which mainstream media organizations are using web video now and how they plan to use it...
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January 28, 2009; 7:30 PM ET |
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Can Bloomberg Be Beaten?
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at the annual winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors earlier this month in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Official Washington may be winding down from the 2008 campaign and subsequent transition,...
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January 28, 2009; 4:10 PM ET |
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NV-Sen: Hammering Harry
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is up with a television ad taking Nevada Sen. Harry Reid to task for his support of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus bill, the first of what promises to be a series of attacks against...
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January 28, 2009; 11:55 AM ET |
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White House Cheat Sheet: Between Barack and a Hard Vote
President Obama is hoping that wintry weather is the only obstacle he faces Wednesday as the House takes up his economic stimulus package. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) Rhetoric and political reality converge today for House Republicans as they weigh whether...
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January 28, 2009; 6:00 AM ET |
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Palin's PAC First Step to 2012
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin took a major step toward a 2012 bid today. Photo by Jim Young of Reuters Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has started a federal political action committee -- called Sarahpac -- that will allow her to...
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January 27, 2009; 3:13 PM ET |
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Is Rush Limbaugh the New Face of the GOP?
Conservative talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh. AP Photo/Ron Edmonds It's one week into President Obama's term and his arch nemesis isn't Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), House Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio) or even one of the myriad candidates...
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January 27, 2009; 12:04 PM ET |
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White House Cheat Sheet: The Obama Mandate
President Obama is about to find out how far political capital will take him, as he tries to woo Hill Republicans. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) In the early days of his presidency, Barack Obama has shied away from shoving his...
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January 27, 2009; 6:35 AM ET |
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KY-Sen: Mongiardo's In
Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning (R) faces a very difficult reelection race. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Kentucky Lt. Gov. Dan Mongiardo announced this morning that he will take on Sen. Jim Bunning (R) in 2010 -- seeking a jump...
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January 26, 2009; 2:30 PM ET |
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Twittering the Briefing -- Hyper Fix Style
In keeping with our pledge to bring our loyal readers inside the White House, we are twittering today's press briefing -- featuring White House spokesman Robert Gibbs -- from inside the press room. (Second row, third seat in -- not...
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January 26, 2009; 12:30 PM ET |
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White House Cheat Sheet: Hard At Work
President Barack Obama. AP Photo/Charles Dharapak Movement doesn't always equal progress in politics but President Obama and his economic team are hoping that the image of them hard at work in seeking solutions to the ongoing financial instability will...
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January 26, 2009; 6:15 AM ET |
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