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Mitch McConnell Campaign Manager Resigns

This entry was posted in Midterm 2014 and tagged 2012 2014 Jesse Benton Michele Bachmann Mitch McConnell Ron Paul on August 29, 2014 by Tyler

Sen. McConnell’s re-election campaign manager, Jesse Benton, has resigned. This comes as Kent Sorenson pleads guilty to false campaign finance reports. As a then-state Senator, Sorenson was a paid operative for the Bachmann campaign, but then accepted thousands of dollars from the Ron Paul campaign to endorse the Texan. However, […]

WATCH: Congressional Leaders Appear Uncomfortable

This entry was posted in Congress and tagged Democrats Harry Reid Mitch McConnell Nancy Pelosi Republicans Speaker Boehner on June 24, 2014 by Tyler

Today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his wife, Coretta, were posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Leaders Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi, and Speaker John Boehner all came together to celebrate the achievements of the civil rights icon. At one point, the crowd sang We Shall Overcome, which was a frequent protest song for the Civil Rights Movement. CSPAN recorded the political leaders joining hand-in-hand and the awkwardness that came along.

WATCH: http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4501877/congressional-leaders-uncomfortable

Mitch McConnell Seeks Money for Gabriel Gomez

This entry was posted in Election Center and tagged Ed Markey Gabriel Gomez Massachusetts special election Mitch McConnell Senate on May 31, 2013 by Tyler

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sent an email out asking for donations on behalf of Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez. Gomez was originally in a very tight race with Democrat Rep. Ed Markey, but the two […]

Ashley Judd Not Running for Senate

This entry was posted in Congress and tagged 2014 Ashley Judd Mitch McConnell on March 27, 2013 by Tyler

Dear Friends, Thank you for these months of remarkable support & encouragement, for your voices, exhortations, & prayers. I have decided. — ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) March 27, 2013 After serious and thorough contemplation, I realize that my responsibilities & energy at this time need to be focused on my family. […]

Why Ashley Judd Would Challenge Mitch McConnell

This entry was posted in Congress and tagged 2014 Ashley Judd Mitch McConnell Senate on March 10, 2013 by Tyler

This could be perfect time for someone to unseat Leader McConnell. The Republican Senator has only a 37% approval rating, compared to 55% disapproval. Also, only 59% of Republicans approve. According to a poll from the Democratic leaning-Public Policy Polling, only 50% of Republicans want him as their nominee. While […]