Sunday, November 22, 2009

Mitch McConnell

10 Things You Didn't Know About Mitch McConnell

McConnell is a senator from Kentucky and the minority leader. more >>

Obama's Friends and Foes in Congress

The president's bold agenda faces cheers—and jeers—from Capitol Hill. more >>

Conservative Republicans Must Be Careful How They Attack the Supreme Court Pick

Any nominee will be tested, but a minority or a woman choice could create a dilemma for Republicans. more >>

Mitch McConnell's March Madness Dream Job

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is such a sports fan he dreams of retiring to the ESPN analysts’ desk more >>

McConnell: GOP Backs Stimulus but Not as Drafted by Democrats

The Republican senator calls the current bill too bloated but says he backs Obama's stimulus aims. more >>

McConnell: No Senate Vote Today on Auto Bailout

The Kentucky Republican signals his displeasure over the plan and issues a set of conditions. more >>

Old Dog Mitch McConnell Tries New Internet Tricks

McConnell is known for his old-school tactics in the Senate, but went high tech to win re-election. more >>

Kentucky Republican McConnell Survives Political Battle of His Career

Sen. Mitch McConnell withstands a tough challenge from businessman Bruce Lunsford. more >>

Reid's Slumping Numbers Cheer GOP

Senate Republicans are cheering new polling that finds Nevadans unenthused with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. more >>

The Rules for Eavesdropping

Congress returns to the electronic surveillance controversy. more >>

Payback for Ousting Daschle?

The word in Senate Democratic circles is that there's a bounty on the head of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The reason: payback for the 2004 GOP defeat of then Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle. more >>

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