Associated Press
By Patrick Condon
Seizing on a seemingly endless string of Washington scandals in recent months, both of Minnesota’s leading U.S. Senate candidates are trying to make congressional ethics an issue in their hotly contested race.
Endorsed Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar on Thursday proposed a series of what she called “Minnesota-style” ethics policies for members of Congress [...]
Minneapolis Star Tribune
By Greg Gordon
Democrats on Thursday assailed the Republicans’ Minnesota Senate candidate, Rep. Mark Kennedy, for appearing at four Washington fundraisers in the past three days, each inviting donations from special interest political action committees (PACs).
Kennedy, they noted, is saying that he will be independent and push for change in scandal-torn Washington, even while [...]
National Journal: The Hotline
Dems on 6/22 “assailed” Rep. Mark Kennedy (R-06) for appearing at 4 DC fundraisers in the past 3 days, “each inviting donations from special interest” PACs. They noted that Kennedy, who “was to appear at an event” 6/22 with Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) pressing “lobbyists to support” GOPers, “is saying that he [...]
Daily Press
By John M.R. Bull
A new poll shows James Webb closing in on Sen. George Allen, whose campaign calls the survey “a joke.”
Democratic candidate James Webb has pulled to within 6 percentage points of incumbent GOP Sen. George Allen, according to a new poll.
“On paper, this is a real race, for logical reasons,” said Larry [...]
Roll Call
By Lauren W. Whittington
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Monday launched GeorgeAllenForPrez.com - a spoof Web site aimed at highlighting the presidential aspirations of Sen. George Allen (R).
Allen, considered a likely 2008 White House contender if he survives re-election this fall, was in Iowa for the state GOP convention over the weekend.
“This site is [...]
The Frontrunner
Sen. George Allen on MSNBC’s Hardball (6/19) was asked how he was going to respond to the challenge of anti-war Democratic senate candidate James Webb. Allen said, “Well, Senator John Kerry came in and supported my ultimate opponent, before he got nominated, he was there at his victory party and so Senator John Kerry [...]
National Journal: The Hotline
Though “faced with a newly named” Dem challenger, Sen. George Allen (R-VA) “wasn’t about to waste precious time.” With his Senate seat “suddenly considered threatened by” ex-Navy sec. Jim Webb (D), “Allen held a private fundraiser” 6/17 “and headlined a lunch for the” GOP “faithful that drew several hundred admirers.” But this [...]
Here are my photos from Kathy Griffin’s performance at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC. I went with my friend Dana Evans.
Daily Press
By David Lerman
Campaigning for two seats at the same time, the Republican senator woos Iowans for 2008 while preparing for a re-election fight in Virginia.
Faced with a newly named Democratic challenger, Republican Sen. George Allen wasn’t about to waste precious time.
With his Senate seat suddenly considered threatened by former Navy Secretary James Webb, Allen [...]
Associated Press
By Dionne Walker
GOP Sen. George Allen has incumbency and deep pockets, but Democratic Senate nominee James Webb said Friday that voter frustration with Republican support of the Iraq war will help Democrats win the election.
In his first news conference since his primary win Tuesday, Webb also suggested that many moderate voters are ready to [...]
