For a candidate who was often written off during the campaign as providing rhetoric without record, one of the remarkable things about Obama’s rise is that he apparently says what he means and means what he says — and he is defining post-partisanship before our eyes.
via Obama writes the post-partisan playbook - John P. Avlon - Politico.com.
Both major political parties in Nebraska have elected new state chairmen since the November election. Monday, we heard from the Nebraska Democratic Party chairman. Today, it's Nebraska Republican Party Chairman Mark Fahleson.
via NETRADIO: Fahleson predicts bright Republican future (2009-01-20).
Since the November election, both major political parties in Nebraska have elected new chairmen. Tuesday, we'll hear from the Republican chairman. Today, our story's about Nebraska Democratic Chairman Vic Covalt.
via NETRADIO: Covalt says Democrats more in tune with times (2009-01-19).
The twin ideas, preliminarily estimated to cost $39 billion through the end of next year, would represent sharp departures in two long-standing programs and already are sparking debate along the ideological continuum on Capitol Hill and beyond. In Congress, several key Democratic House members and senators have endorsed the broad contours, while a few Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have signaled that they are wary. Debate, however, will not solidify until lawmakers learn more precisely how much the proposals would cost and how many people they might help.
What happens to NFL players once they’ve retired and are hit hard by medical and financial issues? Former player and Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka assists these players with his non-profit organization, Gridiron Greats. Bobbie O’Brien catches up with the group in Tampa as it plans for several fund-raising events leading up to the Super Bowl.
Barack Obama is likely to spend the next four years with one big advantage over his recent predecessors—a first term in the White House with his party in uninterrupted control of both the House and the Senate.
It’s an advantage no president has enjoyed since Jimmy Carter, and one that would offer Obama a unique opportunity to carry out his agenda.
In the House, where Democrats currently enjoy a 79-seat advantage, to regain control the GOP would need to pick up at least 40 seats, a result that has occurred just four times since 1950—and would significantly surpass the Democratic routs in 2006 and 2008.
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