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Tiff over? Democrats present Specter with peace offering
05/07/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Ridge says no -- Specter could retain powerless Senate seat
05/07/2009 01:00 am -
For Specter and the Democrats, it was a brief honeymoon
The Pennsylvania senator has been stripped of his seniority, at least until 2011, and he hasn't exactly voted in lock step with Democrats.
05/06/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's briefing: Pakistan's next hot spot, Mexico returns to normal
05/06/2009 01:00 am -
Foreclose vs. resetting mortgages: the fight goes on
The Senate nears a vote on a bill to help ease the foreclosure crisis, as banking and real estate lobbies successfully resist efforts to let courts adjust terms of mortgages.
05/05/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Specter can defeat Toomey easily - but not Tom Ridge
05/04/2009 01:00 am -
Specter: Reagan's GOP is gone
On Sunday talk shows, he says the 'big tent' party of Reagan and the late Jack Kemp has been replaced by rigid conservatism.
05/03/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Specter the Defector to appear on two enchanting Sunday shows
05/02/2009 01:00 am -
Among Democrats, a rift over siding with banks
Twelve Democratic senators joined a united GOP on Thursday to prevent bankruptcy judges from being allowed to rewrite mortgage terms for homeowners facing foreclosure.
05/01/2009 01:00 am -
Souter retirement gives Obama early Supreme Court pick
But the court's balance of power may not change much, as Justice Souter, a conservative choice, consistently voted liberal.
05/01/2009 01:00 am -
In replacing Souter, how far left will Obama go?
He'll face pressure from his liberal base in his pick for the Supreme Court.
05/01/2009 01:00 am -
Formula for an Obama press conference: 13 questions
Wednesday's prime-time event had its unscripted moments, but the president has the format down to a science.
04/30/2009 01:00 am -
Specter switches parties to win reelection
As the Republican Party shifted to the right, his chances of winning a 2010 primary were 'bleak,' he says.
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
Democrats' message to GOP in budget plan: We don't need you
Though Democrats are asking for bipartisan support, the resolution passed Wednesday suggests they are prepared to go it alone on healthcare and education reform.
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote More Republican craziness? Now Huntsman isn't good enough for GOP
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Air Force One fiasco -- Obama demands review
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote President Obama's news conference -- full text
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Obama, Biden welcome Specter -- all stress he's "mavericky"
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Beyond Specter, Republicans have a steep hill to climb
To overcome scary electoral math, the GOP must recast its principles.
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Will Specter be the center's pivot?
Washington looks to be heading toward one-party rule. It needs a tempering middle.
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Morning briefing: climate, security, and politics
04/29/2009 01:00 am -
Senator Specter defects to Democrats, strenghtening Obama's hand
Tuesday's switch by the independent-minded Pennsylvanian also helps Democrats to solidify power in the Senate.
04/28/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Specter changes parties -- politically motivated? Noooooo!
04/28/2009 01:00 am -
'Regular Joe' plays a key White House role
As vice president, Biden is yin to Obama’s yang. But he’s definitely no Cheney.
04/15/2009 01:00 am -
Ethics lapses dog prosecutors of Stevens' corruption trial
A federal judge dismissed the former senator's conviction Tuesday and ordered an independent probe into the conduct of six Justice Department lawyers.
04/07/2009 01:00 am
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