Senate

New York Times's Brooks Misses the Politics of Healthcare Reform

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - June 23, 2009

Running away from something with 3 percent popularity is rational. more >>

Obama's Friends and Foes in Congress

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - June 19, 2009

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

Democrats Prepare for Healthcare Reform Debate

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 16, 2009

How to pay for reform is the hot topic as healthcare bills move through Congress. more >>

Franken Finally Nearing Victory Over Coleman in Minnesota Senate Race

By John Mashek - Opinion - June 16, 2009

Word is that state Supreme Court Minnesota will back the Democrat, and then the musical chairs begin. more >>

<i>Body Politic:</i> The Senate's New Soap Opera

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 13, 2009

Gabrielle Union and Tim Matheson completed a pilot based on the Senate. more >>

Congress, Industry Executives Take on Wasteful Healthcare Spending

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - June 10, 2009

Some point to "comparative effectiveness research" as a way to cut healthcare costs. more >>

Republicans Beat Democrats in Recruiting for 2010 House and Senate Races

By Doug Heye - Opinion - June 10, 2009

Recruitment efforts should pay off, make Democrats sweat it out. more >>

Specter, Democrats Push in Pennsylvania, but Republicans Have Hope

By John Mashek - Opinion - June 9, 2009

Obama, Specter hope to avoid a messy primary. Guess again. more >>

Two Republican Moderates in Senate Worry About Future of GOP

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - June 1, 2009

The dwindling Republican moderates face a lonely future in the Senate. more >>

Biden Jumps on Specter's Senate Campaign

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - May 21, 2009

Vice President Joe Biden E-mails Democrats to urge them to back GOP turncoat Arlen Specter. more >>

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

By John Mashek - Opinion - May 19, 2009

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

Florida Gov. Crist Could Help GOP Keep Senate Seat

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 12, 2009

Crist announced this morning he will run for the seat held by retiring Sen. Mel Martinez. more >>

Democrats Are Foolish to Humiliate Arlen Specter

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - May 6, 2009

Why go out of their way to annoy their newest member? more >>

Specter Party Switch Is Self-Preservation, But Republicans Must Change Too

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 29, 2009

But Republicans are wrong painting him as an extreme lefty--they're extreme conservatives. more >>

Arlen Specter Party Switch Becomes Money-Maker for Republicans

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 29, 2009

The Republicans are raising money against their "Benedict Arnold." more >>

Specter Party Switch Could Prove Problematic for Democrats

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 28, 2009

They won't have the Republican filibuster to kick around anymore. more >>

Specter Party Switch Hurts Democrats and Republicans Alike

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - April 28, 2009

Pennsylvania senator's defection reinforces faults in both parties. more >>

Republican Sen. Arlen Specter's Surprise Move: Become a Democrat

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Only a few weeks ago, the moderate senator insisted in an interview, "I am a Republican." more >>

Swine Flu Frenzy Has Washington Fighting Over Pork

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Democrats blasted Republicans for mocking a stimulus spending proposal for pandemic flu defenses. more >>

Democrats' Connecticut, Illinois Woes Could Open 2010 Senate Seats to Republicans

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 17, 2009

Polls show voters could lean Republican in Illinois and Connecticut races. more >>

Obama Channels Pelosi in Polarizing the Country

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - April 8, 2009

"Yes we can" has turned into "Oh no you won't." more >>

Specter Previews Primary, Hits Toomey on Social Security, Wall Street, Card Check

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 7, 2009

He attacks his rival on Social Security, Wall Street ties, labor bill. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Arlen Specter

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - April 3, 2009

Specter has represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate since 1981. more >>

Energy Needs at Home Trump Cap-and-Trade Political Points for Senate Democrats

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - April 3, 2009

You read it here first. more >>

Chris Dodd's Sinking Ship: Will He Bring Democrats Down With Him?