Topic: Jason Altmire
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Romney vs. Obama: weak challenger faces weak incumbent
After five decisive primary victories Tuesday, Mitt Romney promises ‘a better America’ to general election voters. He has work to do on likability, but a weak economy hobbles Obama.
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House races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?
Many more Democratic House seats than Republican ones are vulnerable this year. Republicans are targeting the Democrats' freshman class, plus some veteran lawmakers.
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As healthcare reform vote nears, some lawmakers still deciding
It’s still in flux whether Democratic leaders have the 216 votes needed for passage of healthcare reform. Some lawmakers have announced they'll vote 'yes,' while others have shifted to 'no.'
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Democrats' 'big tent' faces challenges from conservative members
Newly elected moderate and conservative Democrats helped the party build a ‘big tent’ majority in the House. But those very same members – worrying about 2010 elections – are threatening Democrats' majority on major votes.
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Are Democrats nearing civil war over healthcare reform?
Two major left-leaning activist groups are threatening to work against Democrats who vote against a public option or for abortion restrictions in healthcare reform legislation.
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On healthcare, Blue Dogs finally bite
The House's caucus of conservative Democrats has long threatened its party's leadership only to fall in line. But Blue Dogs are taking a harder line on healthcare.
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If a healthcare bill passes, this group might be why
A bipartisan group of senators met Tuesday to hash out details. The same panel helped President Bush to his first major legislative victory.
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