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  • July 2008

    • How McCain Became a Senate Power

      New York Times  |  Jul 21, 08 9:00 AM CDT

      How McCain Became a Senate Power

      (Newser) - Prior to his 2000 bid for the White House, John McCain spent more time mocking his fellow senators than compromising with them. But after his defeat, the Arizona legislator returned to the Senate with a softened demeanor and got down to the business of legislation. The New York Times looks at how McCain cuts deals with everyone from Democrats to his sworn enemies in his own party, and has become the Senate's most powerful member. More »

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      John McCain  • Senate  • Election 2000  • Dick Durbin  • compromise  • triangulation

    • GOP Charts Offshore Drilling Compromise

      Politico  |  Jul 8, 08 11:12 AM CDT

      GOP Charts Offshore Drilling Compromise

      (Newser) - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying to forge a bipartisan coalition on domestic oil drilling, Politico reports. Republican senators believe they can sway enough moderate Democrats on an amendment to end a federal ban on coastline drilling—allowing a dramatic shift in US energy policy, and reaping a big victory for the GOP. More »

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      Senate  • gas prices  • GOP  • energy  • oil drilling  • bipartisanship  • offshore oil  • Mitch McConnell  • compromise

    • Supporters Blast Obama on His Own Website

      New York Times  |  Jul 2, 08 10:53 AM CDT

      Supporters Blast Obama on His Own Website

      (Newser) - Barack Obama’s abrupt about-face on new FISA legislation that would grant immunity to telcos that aided the Bush administration in warrantless wiretaps has some supporters hopping mad—and they’re using the forums on the candidate's own website to protest, the New York Times reports. During the primaries Obama pledged to oppose the legislation, but now supports a compromise version. More »

  • March 2008

    • Candidates Reject Fla. Delegate Compromise

      Talahassee Democrat  |  Mar 20, 08 12:19 PM CDT

      Candidates Reject Fla. Delegate Compromise

      (Newser) - The Obama and Clinton campaigns rejected a compromise plan for seating Florida’s delegates—half according to its illicit January primary and the other half based on national vote totals or delegate counts. Sunshine State lawmakers are demanding their state get some sort of say in the tight Dem race; one suggested the candidates “get in a room together and work this thing out.” More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Florida  • delegates  • primary  • DNC  • compromise  • Sunshine State

  • January 2008

    • Bush Pitches $145B in Tax Relief

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jan 18, 08 11:54 AM CST

      Bush Pitches $145B in Tax Relief

      (Newser) - President Bush today called for a $145 billion stimulus package to stop the economy from sliding into a recession, the Wall Street Journal reports. A bipartisan plan loaded with compromises is likely in the near future. Valued at 1% of GDP—and in line with dollar amounts suggested by the Fed—Bush’s plan includes tax relief for individuals and business incentives. More »

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      George W. Bush  • Ben Bernanke  • economic stimulus package  • compromise

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