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On AlterNet: senate

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "senate"

Roadblock Republicans Start Throwing Around the F-Word

Roadblock Republicans Start Throwing Around the F-Word

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 22, 2008.
The Senate minority Republicans are already talking about filibusters. And lots of 'em.

Minnesota Recount Going Well for Franken

Minnesota Recount Going Well for Franken

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2008.
Looks like Norm Coleman is feeling the heat.

Franken Camp: We're Doing Even Better Than Reported

Franken Camp: We're Doing Even Better Than Reported

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Election 2008. November 20, 2008.
"We are feeling confident. And in Al's words, cautiously optimistic, about the directions things are headed."

Senate Gives Convicted Felon a Standing Ovation

Senate Gives Convicted Felon a Standing Ovation

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 20, 2008.
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) took the floor and said farewell to his "distinguished colleague."

Academic Study: Franken Likely to Win Minnesota Senate Race

Academic Study: Franken Likely to Win Minnesota Senate Race

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: Election 2008. November 18, 2008.
Franken's position looks surprisingly good, new political study shows.

Leahy First Democratic Senator to Go On Record Against Lieberman

Leahy First Democratic Senator to Go On Record Against Lieberman

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 14, 2008.
"I'm one who does not feel that somebody should be rewarded with a major chairmanship after doing what he did."

Obama to Give Up Senate Seat on Sunday ... Who Will Fill It?

Obama to Give Up Senate Seat on Sunday ... Who Will Fill It?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Election 2008. November 14, 2008.
It seems strange, but technically, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are still a sitting senators.

Rachel Maddow Talks Tough About Lieberman With Sen. Bayh

Rachel Maddow Talks Tough About Lieberman With Sen. Bayh

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. November 13, 2008.
Sen. Evan Bayh expects Lieberman to apologize for attacks on Obama in order to keep his committee chairmanship.

Traitor Joe: A Few Things Democratic Senators Should Keep in Mind About Lieberman

Traitor Joe: A Few Things Democratic Senators Should Keep in Mind About Lieberman

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. November 12, 2008.
As the members of the Senate contemplate whether or not to retain Lieberman, they should remember these things.

In Alaska, Stevens-Begich Race is Far From Over

In Alaska, Stevens-Begich Race is Far From Over

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise AlterNet: PEEK. November 9, 2008.
Stevens currently holds a tiny lead, but there are quite a large number of ballots yet to be counted.

With 220-Vote Lead, Norm Coleman Trying to Keep Ballots from Being Counted

With 220-Vote Lead, Norm Coleman Trying to Keep Ballots from Being Counted

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. November 9, 2008.
The results of the Minnesota Senate race pitting the incumbent against Al Franken are close enough to trigger a recount.

Results: The Senate, House and Ballot Measures

Results: The Senate, House and Ballot Measures

AlterNetNovember 4, 2008.
What's happening with prop. 8 in CA ... 254 (D), 172 (R) in the House with only 8 to go ... Senate still 56 (D) 40 (R) with 4 to go.

Three 'Red State' Senate Races That Could Change America

Three 'Red State' Senate Races That Could Change America

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 3, 2008.
Dems are riding a wave into Congress this election, and a few key victories in the South could make a huge difference for progressive causes.

Lieberman to Lose His Committee Chairmanship?

Lieberman to Lose His Committee Chairmanship?

Emptywheel, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. October 29, 2008.
Let's hope so.

Republicans Face Huge Losses in the House and Senate Across the Country

Republicans Face Huge Losses in the House and Senate Across the Country

Hans Johnson, In These Times. October 28, 2008.
With public dissatisfaction at record highs, Democrats are set for another round of pickups.

Palin Claims Vice President 'In Charge of the U.S. Senate'

Palin Claims Vice President 'In Charge of the U.S. Senate'

Ryan Powers, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 21, 2008.
Governor, there's this great document called the Constitution that you should really take a look at.

Thou Shalt Not Go Negative Against a Comedian

Thou Shalt Not Go Negative Against a Comedian

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. October 4, 2008.
GOP candidate Norm Coleman is running only negative ads against Al Franken, and the strategy is pushing Coleman’s negatives.

Bailout Passes Senate; 9 Reasons That's Bad News for You

Bailout Passes Senate; 9 Reasons That's Bad News for You

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Huffington Post. October 1, 2008.
Forcing each American to fork over $2,200 at a time when median family income has declined by as much is no way to improve the economy.

Senate Passes Bailout Bill

Senate Passes Bailout Bill

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. October 1, 2008.
... Everything went as expected.

VA Now Allows Voter Registration Drives, But Will Its New Policy Help Vets in 2008?

VA Now Allows Voter Registration Drives, But Will Its New Policy Help Vets in 2008?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. September 9, 2008.
With Senate pressure looming, Veterans Affairs issues a new policy after barring voter drives for most of the 2008 voter registration season.

Why Obama, McCain and You Should Care that Middle-Class Americans have no Idea what Congress is up to

Why Obama, McCain and You Should Care that Middle-Class Americans have no Idea what Congress is up to

Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Drum Major Institute AlterNet: Video. August 21, 2008.
Do you know what your member of Congress did today?

Corporate America Prepares for Battle Against Worker Campaign to Roll Back Assault on the Middle Class

Corporate America Prepares for Battle Against Worker Campaign to Roll Back Assault on the Middle Class

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. August 8, 2008.
Big business has prepared a war chest of at least $150 million to stop progressive economic legislation that would seriously tax the rich.

Nine Senators, Including Obama, Introduce Bill to Help Vets Register to Vote

Nine Senators, Including Obama, Introduce Bill to Help Vets Register to Vote

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. July 23, 2008.
At issue is whether injured vets living at VA facilities will be helped to vote for president in 2008.

Abuse of the Filibuster: Republicans Play Dirty 'Block and Blame' Game

Abuse of the Filibuster: Republicans Play Dirty 'Block and Blame' Game

Christopher Moraff, The Philadelphia Tribune. June 23, 2008.
It works like this: Republicans hijack the Senate, block important legislation, then complain nothing is getting done.

Worse Than Fascists: Christian Political Group 'The Family' Openly Reveres Hitler

Worse Than Fascists: Christian Political Group 'The Family' Openly Reveres Hitler

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet. June 12, 2008.
In his new book, The Family, author Jeff Sharlet reveals sordid details about this power-hungry, inside-the-Beltway fundamentalist group.