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Voters: Pelosi Failed to “Drain Swamp”
Despite Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s promise that she would “drain the swamp” following the 2006 election, most Americans feel that Congress’s ethics have gotten worse over the last two years. 57% of likely voters in 12 key swing districts believe that ethics in Washington have deteriorated since President Obama took office....
Noem Takes Narrow Lead for South Dakota’s At Large Seat
Kristi Noem, a grassroots favorite and Republican nominee, has taken a 3% lead over incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin. This race has been extremely close over the last few months, with Noem regaining the lead after briefly losing it. This race is considered important because if Herseth-Sandlin cannot survive this wave,...
Murphy, Fitzpatrick Meet in Energized PA-8 Debate
Rep. Patrick Murphy (D) and his challenger, Mike Fitzpatrick held their first of five debates, with vigor well-suiting one of the most contested races in the country. Inside a “pep-rally” atmosphere, the candidates went at each other, focusing on national issues like the economy and health care reform. Murphy took this seat...
Paul Has Strong Lead in Kentucky
Conservative favorite Rand Paul, who won an upset victory to capture the Republican nomination for Kentucky’s open Senate Seat, has an 11 point lead over Democrat Jack Conway, according to the latest poll numbers. Paul is currently garnering 49% of the vote, while 38% chose Conway. 5% prefer other candidates...
Tipton Battles to Take Colorado’s Third District
Scott Tipton, a small businessman and grassroots favorite, is looking to win a rematch with Rep. John Salazar for Colorado’s 3rd district. This seat has drawn nationwide attention as a battleground for control of the House, and is one of Liberty Central’s Top Races. Although Salazar defeated Tipton in 2006,...
Grayson in Hot Water Over Deceptive Ad
Rep. Alan Grayson (D), running for re-election in Florida’s 8th Congressional District, is taking fire for a manipulative and untruthful advertisement about his challenger, Daniel Webster. In the ad, Grayson calls Webster a “religious fanatic” and equates him with the Taliban because he encourages wives to “submit” to their husbands....
GOP’s Pledge Gets Mixed Reviews from Candidates
Although the Republican Party rolled out its “Pledge to America” yesterday, some of the GOP’s most prominent candidates are not sure that it is strong enough. The Pledge, which is 45 pages outlining the new Republican agenda, has gotten mixed reviews. Many involved in the Tea Party feel that it...
Castle Considers Write-In Campaign in Delaware
Rep. Mike Castle (R-DE) is considering launching a write in campaign for the Delaware Senate seat. Castle had been the presumptive GOP nominee, but lost in the primary to Tea Party favorite Christine O’Donnell. A Castle spokesperson said that there was a “5% chance” he would run as a write...
Senate to Postpone Tax Vote until after Election
On Thursday evening, Senate Democrats passed up the opportunity to vote on extending the Bush tax cuts until after the November election. There is a split within the party between liberals and moderates about whether to extend the cuts for all Americans, or limit them to the middle class. With so...