Senate

10 Things You Didn't Know About Norm Coleman

By Jennifer O'Shea - Nation & World - January 7, 2009

Coleman and Al Franken are locked in a battle for a U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota. more >>

Who Knows, Maybe Burris Will Be an Outstanding Senator

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 7, 2009

It looks like Senate Democrats are backing down and preparing to seat Burris. more >>

Before Reversal, Senate Democrats Were Ready to Play Hardball Against Burris

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - January 7, 2009

They appear ready to reverse positions and seat Illinois Senate pick Roland Burris. more >>

Israel’s Gaza Invasion Deepens Ideological Divides, Leon Panetta Makes the Right People Happy (if You’re on the Right), and Mac Gets Hacked

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - January 6, 2009

The Middle East debate continues; Panetta, Burris, the Senate, and Mac more >>

Capitol Hill Drama as Burris Tries (Unsuccessfully) to Claim Senate Seat

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - January 6, 2009

Despite calling himself 'junior senator from Illinois,' Burris was not allowed to assume Obama's seat. more >>

New York Gov. David Paterson and Caroline Kennedy's Slowing Race to the Senate

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - January 6, 2009

Polls show Kennedy running well behind New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. more >>

Burris Wants Respect and Power. Blagojevich Just Wants a Deal

By Bob Kemper - Opinion - January 6, 2009

Bob Kemper looks at the motivations behind Roland Burris's attempt to join the Senate. more >>

Caroline Kennedy Losing Favor With New York Voters in Bid to Fill Senate Seat of Hillary Clinton

Opinion - January 6, 2009

Kennedy takes a big hit as she vies to replace Hillary Clinton. more >>

James Webb Shows Leadership Regarding Prison Reform

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - January 2, 2009

The senator from Virginia does the right thing. more >>

Senate Has No Right Not to Seat Roland Burris, Despite Blagojevich

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 2, 2009

Eugene Volokh takes the same view I do: that legal precedent is on Burris' side. more >>

Caroline Kennedy Has the Qualifications for the Senate

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - December 31, 2008

Whether she's the best choice is another matter. more >>

What Do You Think About Blagojevich Appointing Roland Burris to Barack Obama's Vacant Senate Seat?

Opinion - December 31, 2008

The Illinois secretary of state doesn't like it one bit, and neither do Senate Democrats. more >>

Caroline Kennedy Lacks Senate Qualifications, but Her Critics Are Still Sexist

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - December 31, 2008

She's not qualified, but her male critics are still off base. more >>

Illinois Gov. Blagojevich Plans to Name Roland Burris to Replace Obama

Nation & World - December 30, 2008

Blagojevich's plans set up a challenge with congressional leaders who say they will reject his pick. more >>

Caroline Kennedy and the Sarah Palin Qualifications Test

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - December 29, 2008

The comparison is not apt, but the would-be New York senator must still pass the "Palin test." more >>

Palin Sexism Redux: The Caroline Kennedy Qualifications Debate

By Peter Roff - Opinion - December 29, 2008

Don't be fooled by cheap attacks, writes GOP strategist Peter Roff. more >>

Obama's Cabinet Picks Set Off a Shuffle in State Politics

Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Jockeying over who will get to fill newly-vacant seats in Congress. more >>

Could Schwarzenegger's Next Move Be to Capitol Hill?

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - December 26, 2008

If he could, he'd run for president, but that is out of the question. more >>

Gov. Paterson: No Hasty Choice for Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat

Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Paterson is telling those who want a hasty decision to chill out. more >>

New Yorkers Expect Another Kennedy for the Senate

Nation & World - December 23, 2008

Most expect Caroline Kennedy will get the governor's nod over Andrew Cuomo. more >>

Bloomberg Defends Caroline Kennedy as Replacement for Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat

Nation & World - December 23, 2008

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg defends Caroline Kennedy as Clinton's replacement. more >>

Obama Report Will Clear Rahm Emanuel, Say Democratic Sources

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - December 22, 2008

Report due out soon on his contacts with Illinois Gov. Blagojevich. more >>

Sen. Chuck Grassley to Senate Republicans: Use Props

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - December 20, 2008

It might be harder for Senate Republicans to get attention now, but Grassley has a solution. more >>

We Could Do Much Worse Than Caroline Kennedy and Other Dynasty Senate Candidates

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - December 17, 2008

Political dynasties are here to stay, but they might not be all bad. more >>

Caroline Kennedy is 'Interested' in Hillary's Senate Seat and Making Phone Calls

Nation & World - December 16, 2008

New York Governor David Patterson said Kennedy asked to be considered for the seat. more >>