The Politico
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Washington, D.C.-based political journalism organization that distributes its content via television, the internet, newspaper, and radio. Its coverage includes Congress, Washington lobbying, and the 2008 presidential election. John F. Harris and Jim VandeHei left The Washington Post to become The Politico's editor in chief and executive editor, respectively. The Politico is financed by Robert Allbritton, chairman and chief executive of Allbritton Communications, which owns television stations in Washington and elsewhere. More » (Source: Wikipedia)
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National
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Center
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Washington, DC, US
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Ezra Fox
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Jul 30, 2007 - 10:59 AM PDT
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W.H. attacks worry moderate Dems
A White House effort to undermine conservative critics is generating a backlash on Capitol Hill — and not just from Republicans. “It’s a mistake,” said Rep. Jason ...via The Politico -
Protests present GOP with tricky task
The 'Taxpayer March on Washington' proved that conservative protesters can turn out in impressive numbers to protest the direction of the Democratic-led federal government, ...via The Politico -
Seven things to watch tonight
Viewers who tune into President Barack Obama’s health-care address tonight will see all the usual trappings of a big-time speech – members of Congress applauding or ...via The Politico -
SCOTUS campaign case could boost GOP
Campaign finance experts predict the court, which has demonstrated an inclination towards incremental loosening of rules restricting the flow of money into politics, will ...via The Politico -
Pundits on Afghanistan
As the death toll rises in Afghanistan, pundits debate President Obama's current strategy in the eight-year war.Posted by Derek Hawkins -
GOP rebranding effort flames out
Since its launch, the National Council hasn’t held a single public event, despite more than 5,000 invitations to take their show out on the road. Congressional ethics rules ...via Markos Moulitsas -
Left and right both let down by Sonia Sotomayor hearings
On the right, conservatives are asking: If Republicans won't fight tooth-and-nail to derail a Supreme Court nominee they find out of the mainstream, what will they fight over?via The Politico -
Republicans in House, not governors, lead way back to power
Written off six months ago as the least-powerful wing of an impotent party, House Republicans say they’re finding their footing again — and that they’re ready to ...Posted by Derek Hawkins -
Republicans criticize Obama at Sonia Sotomayor hearing
In the early hours of the Sonia Sotomayor hearings, it sometimes seems that the person being scrutinized is not the Supreme Court nominee but the man who appointed her — ...via The Politico -
Some convincing needed on health bill
President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats pushing a massive health care reform package have yet to answer a central question for middle-class Americans: What’s in ...Posted by Kristin Gorski
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Bishops' backing may get bill to 218
When Rafik Ismail Hamad last traveled from the West Bank to visit relatives in America, he was struck by the pressures one of his nephews was facing. The younger man, an ...via Dan Kennedy -
Conservatives on NY-23: We didn't lose
Conservatives say Hoffman's loss in NY-23 signaled a victory for the burgeoning political movement.via The Politico -
Graham warns GOP on 'purity'
“To those people who are pursuing purity, you’ll become a club not a party,” Graham says.via Memeorandum -
Racial disparity: All active ethics probes focus on black lawmakers
The House ethics committee is currently investigating seven African-American lawmakers — more than 15 percent of the total in the House. And an eighth black member, Rep. ...Posted by Derek Hawkins -
Conservatives take aim at leaders, Charlie Crist, other races
The conservative coup in upstate New York did much more than lay bare the power of conservative activists: It exposed how little control GOP officials hold over this surging ...via The Politico -
Behind scenes, President Obama shepherds the health reform bill
(Blog Post) As health care reform legislation inexorably makes its way through Congress, President Barack Obama, who has the biggest stake in its success, has seemed distant from the ...Posted by Jo Bobenhouse Smith -
Lawmakers targeted in ethics probe
A leaked document shows that House ethics investigators are probing the activities of nearly three dozen lawmakers — an ethical dust storm that will empower the Republicans ...Posted by Derek Hawkins -
Ethics list heavy on defense spenders
Seven members of the powerful House panel that handles the Pentagon's purse — and the lucrative earmarks inside — have been under investigation by the House Ethics ...Posted by Derek Hawkins -
Pelosi starts clock on House health bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a $894 billion health care bill Thursday that would extend coverage to 36 million Americans through a mix of subsidies, tax incentives and ...via The Politico -
Democrats downplay Lieberman threat
Joe Lieberman has once again rolled a political hand grenade into the Democrats’ tent. The Connecticut independent obliterated any illusion that Senate Majority Leader ...via The Politico
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