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October 2008
- Joe the Congressman?
  
  CNN | Oct 25, 08 11:40 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Joe the Plumber is mulling a 2010 congressional bid. The man John McCain turned into an instant celebrity—and the centerpiece of the GOP campaign in the home stretch—told radio host Laura Ingraham yesterday he might take on a highly popular incumbent in northern Ohio, CNN reports. “I'll tell you what, we'd definitely be in one heck of a fight,” said Joe Wurzelbacher. “But, you know, I'd be up for it.” More »
- Bachmann Flap Leads to Poll Dip
  
  Minnesota Public Radio | Oct 24, 08 4:02 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Republican Michele Bachmann is now trailing the Democratic challenger for her House seat, Minnesota Public Radio reports, with Elwyn Tinklenberg up 45%-43%. Bachmann’s recent comments about “anti-American” sentiment in Congress appear partly to blame; 40% of respondents said her remarks had made them less likely to vote for her, compared to 8% who were encouraged. More »
- GOP Memo Warns of House Rout
  
  Politico | Oct 24, 08 8:17 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A memo passed around to House Republicans describes a looming catastrophe for the caucus in November, reports Politico. Written by a GOP consultant, the document describes as many as 58 Republican-held seats at risk, with 11 already written off and 34 in serious danger. Just a handful of Democratic seats are described as possible pick-ups for the Republicans. More »
- Congress' Big Auto Bailout Mired in Red Tape
  
  Washington Post | Oct 22, 08 9:59 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Detroit's $25 billion loan is sitting in Washington, the Washington Post reports, and may take more than a year to distribute, despite the auto industry's increasing desperation for the cash. The Energy Department, which was tasked with doling out the money, says various legal and administrative requirements will drag the process out 6-18 months. “Congress had the opportunity to waive these requirements,” said a department spokeswoman, but “has chosen not to.” More »
- As McCain Falls, NH Senator Faces Trouble
  
  New York Times | Oct 22, 08 8:13 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - One of this year's most bitterly contested Senate races is in New Hampshire, where the Republican John Sununu is facing a rematch with Jeanne Shaheen, whom he defeated in 2002. In the famously independent Granite State, Sununu was counting on the popularity of John McCain to propel him to victory. But as the top of the GOP ticket has faltered, Sununu is now facing an uphill battle to retain his seat, reports the New York Times . More »
- Lobbyists Lavish Gifts on Lawmakers' Fave Charities
  
  New York Times | Oct 19, 08 1:08 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - New congressional ethics rules are showing the public for the first time how much money lobbyists and companies are donating to charities and nonprofits to woo lawmakers, the New York Times reports. Companies and interest groups donated more than $13 million to such groups associated with more than 200 House and Senate members. “It’s a very personal way to curry favor with powerful lawmakers,” one watchdog said. More »
- Best Members of Congress
  
  Esquire | Oct 18, 08 4:22 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - It's easy, and usually fun, to bash members of Congress. But what about those who deserve praise? Esquire picks some favorites, starting with Rep. Henry Waxman of California; the Democrat has long been the sole member not only criticizing the Bush team's missteps but actually investigating them. Then there's principled Republican Mike Pence of Indiana, a maverick of the kind lost when McCain went all presidential. More »

Stories

Joe the Congressman?

Bachmann Flap Leads to Poll Dip

GOP Memo Warns of House Rout

Congress' Big Auto Bailout Mired in Red Tape

As McCain Falls, NH Senator Faces Trouble

Lobbyists Lavish Gifts on Lawmakers' Fave Charities

Best Members of Congress