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ANALYSIS

 Palin Swings Hard, 
 Lacks Follow-Through 

Record shows her taking bold stances, shying away from follow-through

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Sep 8, 08 11:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Those who have worked with Sarah Palin in Alaskan politics—Democrats and Republicans alike—are split on the governor's leadership style. While most praise her bold, tough approach, they also point out her lack of follow-through and seeming disinterest in the details of governing, and her inability to work with those who disagree, the Los Angeles Times reports. More »

More about:  Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • Alaska • corruption • leadership • ethics bill • dissent

Clinton and Obama:
A Tale of Two Senators

Brief legislative careers reveal much about candidates

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Feb 26, 08 11:25 AM CST
(Newser) - The Senate isn’t a powerful presidential launching pad, but Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama arrived there amidst whispers of executive ambitions, and each charted a very different course, the LA Times reports. Clinton swiftly established herself as an inside operator, forging alliances and focusing on her state, while Obama traded on his outsider image to champion ethics reform. More »

With Polls Open, Elections Monitor Closed

Partisan deadlock has Federal Election Commission toothless

Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor Jan 9, 08 5:50 PM CST
(Newser) - As the 2008 election cycle kicks into high gear, the partisan wrangling over nominations to the Federal Election Commission has shut down the watchdog body, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Four of six seats on the commission are vacant, and nominations are gridlocked in the Senate—leaving the agency with little power to make rulings or enforce regulations. More »

More about:  campaign finance • Federal Election Commission • ethics bill

Ethics Reform Bill Sails Through Senate

Some Republicans unsatisfied with scope; Bush may not sign

Associated Press Associated Press Aug 2, 07 6:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - The ethics reform bill, which tightens restrictions on congressional pet projects and lobbyist dealings, easily cleared the Senate today. The final vote was 83-14, with all of those opposed Republicans. Critics say the bill won't go far enough to curb earmark spending, the AP reports, but Dianne Feinstein praised the package as "the most sweeping reform bill since Watergate." More »

More about:  George W. Bush • Senate • House of Representatives • ethics • reform • lobbying • Dianne Feinstein • Tom Coburn • Russ Feingold • ethics bill

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