Political Elections

Senate GOP in big funk

Down to 42 seats with two still at risk, the Senate GOP is hurting. See also: Conservatives mull future

Bachmann: Comment ‘urban legend’

Asked about the anti-American comment, Bachmann said, “That’s not what I said at all.”

Arizonan will head Homeland Security

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano has been chosen to be secretary of the vast and troubled Department of Homeland Security. See also: No Napolitano in 2010

Daschle will be secretary of HHS

Daschle was also considered for health care czar in the WH. See also: Effect on Linda Daschle’s lobbying

Big Three lashed, denied

A year-end drive to win new aid for the ailing auto industry is all but dead in Congress.

Exclusive: Clinton could be named next week

Bill is open to giving up foreign income if Hillary is secretary of state. See also: Bill can afford to forgo income; Bill promises ‘whatever they want’

Lieberman: Dems didn’t punish me

Lieberman says losing his spot wasn’t punishment. See also: Lieberman likes HRC at Foggy Bottom

Stevens ousted; Dems eye power of 60

The Democratic pursuit of the magic number of Senate seats receives new life when Begich defeats Stevens. See also: The Lieberman compromise

Is Daschle a good pick for HHS?

Sen. Byron Dorgan, Grover Norquist, Steven G. Calabresi, Christine Pelosi, Jeff Emanuel, Martin Frost, Victor H. Fazio and more have their say in The Arena.

2010: Another chance at 60 seats

In two years, Reps. will defend seats in battleground states with Dems. defending mostly where Obama won.