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December 2008
- Coleman Claims 150 Ballots Were Double-Counted
  
  Minneapolis Star Tribune | Dec 18, 08 9:25 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Minnesota Senate recount is moving at a one-step-forward, two-steps-back pace, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports, with Republican Norm Coleman’s campaign saying 150 ballots were double-counted, and that the total tally needs to be adjusted by the Canvassing Board. The board, which is in the process of evaluating disputed ballots, says it doesn’t necessarily have the authority to judge Coleman’s claim. More »
- Congress Gets a Raise
  
  The Hill | Dec 18, 08 6:51 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The flatlining economy hasn't stopped Congress from getting a pay raise, the Hill reports. Lawmakers will get an extra $4,700 a year starting in January, amounting to a total of $2.5 million. The 2.8% automatic raise is only half as large as the cost of living adjustment for Social Security recipients, but critics say it's insensitive in light of troubles facing taxpayers—and Congress' own push to limit auto execs' salaries to $1 a year. More »
- Bloomberg Aide's Push for Caroline Sparks Ire
  
  New York Times | Dec 18, 08 5:33 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's right-hand man is twisting arms in support of Caroline Kennedy's Senate bid, and some Democrats are miffed about it, the New York Times reports. Bloomberg has stressed that strategist Michael Sheekey is acting as a private citizen but annoyed lawmakers see the mayor's fingerprints all over the effort and charge it smacks of political elitism. More »
- Canvassing Upstate, Kennedy Dodges Queries
  
  New York Times | Dec 17, 08 3:24 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Caroline Kennedy pulled a Sarah Palin today, the New York Times reports, avoiding questions about her qualifications to take Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat. After a listening session with the mayor of upstate Syracuse, aides whisked her into a waiting SUV. “Hopefully I can come back and answer all those questions,” she called out. More »
- Dynasty Politics Turning Senate Into House of Lords
  
  Politico | Dec 17, 08 11:33 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The winning presidential ticket this year was the first since 1976 without a son or grandson of a senator on it. But don’t let that fool you: Royalism is on the rise in American politics, writes Charles Mahtesian for Politico. In the Senate, there are two new Udalls, a seat-warmer is saving Joe Biden’s seat for son Beau, John Salazar may replace his brother Ken, and, yes, Caroline Kennedy may join the club. All told, 2012 could see nearly a dozen congressional offspring in the Senate. More »
- Minn. Board Can't Keep Up With New Ballot Challenges
  
  Minneapolis Star Tribune | Dec 17, 08 10:46 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Minnesota state Canvassing Board began evaluating challenged ballots in the Senate recount yesterday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. These votes, where one of the campaigns disputed voter intent, are the last major obstacle in the count. But the campaigns say that having seen the standards, they may revive some withdrawn challenges. More »
- Obama Dials GOP Just to Say Hi
  
  The Hill | Dec 17, 08 9:10 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - As Barack Obama readies a massive agenda, he’s been keeping key Republicans on speed-dial, the Hill reports. Though he seemed more comfortable with big crowds during the campaign, the prez-elect is reaching out to touch Republicans likely to be both adversaries and collaborators alike. “I think this seems to be a significant level of reaching out compared to other administrations, both Republican and Democratic," said one ranking Republican. More »

Stories

Coleman Claims 150 Ballots Were Double-Counted

Congress Gets a Raise

Bloomberg Aide's Push for Caroline Sparks Ire

Canvassing Upstate, Kennedy Dodges Queries

Dynasty Politics Turning Senate Into House of Lords

Minn. Board Can't Keep Up With New Ballot Challenges

Obama Dials GOP Just to Say Hi