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Crist's Senate Candidacy Undercut by Claims, Power Grab

Matt Mackowiak, 10.30.2009

Political Consultant, President of Potomac Strategy Group, LLC

As the open U.S. Senate race in Florida heats up, the record of incumbent Governor Charlie Crist is rightly being examined by the news media, conservative activists and Florida voters.

Is the Democratic Bench in Colorado Too Deep?

Laura Chapin, 09.30.2009

Democratic communications consultant based in Denver

Thanks to the fact everyone wants to be on a winning team, Democrats have a full roster of fresh, smart, appealing candidates. Unfortunately, there are only so many seats available.

Chris Dodd Confronts WWE's Linda McMahon On Her Senate Candidacy

Matthew Filipowicz, 09.22.2009

Comedian, Cartoonist, Satirist

While Linda McMahon's announcement of her candidacy for the Senate was certainly a surprise, no one could have expected the shocking response from Senator Chris Dodd. Take a look.

One Year Later: The Lessons of a Failed Economic Philosophy

Alexi Giannoulias, 09.15.2009

Alexi is the Treasurer of Illinois and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

We are no more insulated from a financial crisis today than we were one year ago. Congress has not changed a single rule, habit or practice to stop this economic calamity from happening again.

Wanted: Suitable Senate Candidate

Marcel Pacatte, 10.17.2009

No one in the race has the resume, experience or heft required of a U.S. Senator. In fact, the bench in Illinois is pretty weak right now, among both Democrats and Republicans.

The Balls, Brains and Humility to Be Healthy

Michael B. Laskoff, 09.30.2009

"...content against obedience..." ––W.S.

Let's have the balls, brains and humility to learn how other countries went from the concept of universal health care to functioning systems that cost half of what the status quo does in America.

Why I'm Challenging David Vitter

Rep. Charlie Melancon, 09.28.2009

Congressman from Louisiana

I am running for the U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent David Vitter. I think too many of the politicians in Washington have forgotten simple ideals like solving problems and helping neighbors.

David Vitter Is the Senate's Biggest Coward

Senate Guru, 09.14.2009

David Vitter has not answered to his constituents or to the law for his criminal acts, his dishonesty, his hypocrisy, or his shudder-inducing cowardice.

Is Richard Burr a Birther Like His Base?

Senate Guru, 09.12.2009

If Richard Burr agrees with the birthers, then he is a crackpot, too. If Richard Burr agrees with common sense, he risks alienating his birther base.

The Politics of Empowerment

Jennifer Brunner, 09.12.2009

Ohio Secretary Of State; candidate for U.S. Senate

Fighting for the dignity of humanity is at the core of the politics of empowerment. It is exercised by protecting the right of every eligible person to vote with fairness, equality and respect.

A Brief History of Arkansas Republican Senate Candidates' Bigoted Comments

Senate Guru, 09.12.2009

A big problem for the Arkansas GOP is that several of the 2010 candidates for U.S. Senate in Arkansas have recently made racist, anti-Semitic, or otherwise bigoted comments.

Cap'n Kirk Reporting for Duty

Shawn Healy, 08.22.2009

Managing Director and Resident Scholar at the McCormick Freedom Museum

By positioning himself as a centrist removed from the scandalous Blagojevich years, Mark Kirk has a betting chance to wrestle away a Senate seat in a purple state that has trended blue.

The Franken Factor (and Counting to 60)

Juliette Powell, 08.06.2009

Author, Digital Media Strategist

As harsh as this may seem, maybe it is time for Ted Kennedy to resign from the Senate and let the Democratic Governor of Massachusetts appoint a healthy successor.

The Democratic Party's Democracy Problem

Daniel Denvir, 07.11.2009

Daniel Denvir is an independent journalist in West Philly.

Barack Obama is trying to lock in primary candidates in Pennsylvania and New York who, ahem, were never even elected to the position in question: Democratic nominee for the United States Senate.

Is Specter in a Primary Fight? Yes!

Hal Donahue, 06.13.2009

veteran and political activist

Time will tell if Congressman Sestak makes his move against Pennsylvania's newest Democratic senator. But his options are disappearing quickly.

Arlen Specter Weighs New York Senate Bid

Avery Corman, 06.05.2009

Author

Obama won by saying it was a time for change. Spector can win in New York by saying it's a time for flexibility.

Signs That GOP Is Giving-Up On Holding Sen. Bunning's Seat

Mark Nickolas, 05.30.2009

Managing Editor, PoliticalBase.com

A couple of very interesting developments in the ongoing saga of the most vulnerable Senate incumbent in 2010 -- Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY).

Comedian vs. Clown: The Race for Charles Schumer's Senate Seat

Anthony Papa, 04.20.2009

Author of "15 to Life: How I Painted My Way to Freedom"

Imagine putting a New York City comedian in a political showdown against the senior senator of New York State? Well, it may happen.

Where the Minnesota Senate Race Stands

Senate Guru, 04.13.2009

The legal teams have made their closing arguments and the trial has concluded as the three-judge panel will now deliberate for, likely, a period of weeks to determine who won the 2008 U.S. Senate race in Minnesota.

NH-Sen & MN-Sen: Bipartisanship

Senate Guru, 03.05.2009

In desperately clinging to the myth that votes were widely double-counted, the Coleman camp repeats the concept "one man, one vote."

The Minnesota Senate Election Contest - Live!

The Uptake, 02.27.2009

The Minnesota Senate Election Contest has begun! The three-judge panel will convene each weekeday from 9 AM - 4:30 PM (in Central time), and we'll be...