Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her supporters may be looking ahead to 2012, but in western states that swung from red to blue, Republicans are eyeing 2010. A top target for the GOP will be Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, who was re-elected Senate majority leader earlier this week. It’s good to be the king, except [...]
Tag Archives: Congress
2010 Battles Loom in the West
November 20, 2008 – 3:07 pm
By rjrivera
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Posted in The Western Edge
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Also tagged 2010, Battle for the West, Betsy Markey, Colorado, Harry Reid, House, Marilyn Musgrave, Nevada, Senate
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Why Did Lou Barletta Lose? (And What Does That Mean For Immigration?)
November 16, 2008 – 10:30 am
The race for Pennsylvania’s 11th congressional seat was one of the most closely watched this past election cycle. Lou Barletta, the mayor of Hazleton, was ahead in a number of polls right up to election day. He was predicted to defeat long-time incumbent Rep. Paul Kanjorski, a result that would have made Barletta one of [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Barletta, Columbia, Immigration, Kanjorski, Latino vote, obama, Pennsylvania
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A Few Surprises in Immigration-Related Races
November 5, 2008 – 8:07 pm
Here’s a run-down of the races we were watching. In some, the immigration issue played a role—or failed to; in others, immigrant voters’ voices were heard. More details to come later on some of the major stories. (All results from NYTimes.com, unless linked elsewhere.) Texas 22: Republican Pete Olson beat Democratic incumbent Rep. Nick Lampson, [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Barletta, Chris Carney, Chris Hackett, Columbia, Florida, Gerry Connolly, immigrant voters, Immigration, Keith Fimian, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Nick Lampson, Paul Kanjorski, Pennsylvania, Pete Olson, Texas, virginia
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Races We’re Watching: Part 1
November 2, 2008 – 9:29 am
Two days before the election, the immigration issue and/or immigrant voters are playing a big role in a handful of Congressional races. Here’s what we’re watching: Texas 22: Democrat Nick Lampson hopes to fend off a challenge from Republican Pete Olson with the help of South Asian voters. A Zogby poll has the Republican substantially [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Barletta, Chris Carney, Chris Hackett, Columbia, Florida, Gerry Connolly, immigrant voters, Immigration, Keith Fimian, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Nick Lampson, Paul Kanjorski, Pennsylvania, Pete Olson, Texas, virginia
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Real Clear Politics Lists Top House Races
September 22, 2008 – 6:14 pm
Several of the congressional races News 21 has been following are on a new ranked list of 50 House races to watch. In some of these districts, immigration is an issue; in others, immigrant voters may tilt the election. 6. Texas 22 – Republican Pete Olson challenges Democrat Nick Lampson, who won this very Republican [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Barletta, Chris Carney, Chris Hackett, Columbia, Cubans, Florida, Immigration, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Nick Lampson, Paul Kanjorski, Pennsylvania, Pete Olson, Texas
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Illegal Immigration Mayor Surges Ahead in Northeast Pennsylvania Race
September 17, 2008 – 7:49 pm
Hazleton, Pa. mayor Lou Barletta’s “change” message seems to be resonating with voters in Northeastern Pennsylvania, because the Republican challenger has surged 9 points ahead of long-time incumbent Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D). A new poll, taken by Franklin & Marshall College, found Barletta ahead 44 to 35, with 21 percent undecided. Barletta, who became known [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Uncategorized
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Also tagged Barletta, Columbia, illegal imigration, Immigration, Kanjorski, Pennsylvania
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Should Veteran Congressman Fear Small-Town Mayor?
August 12, 2008 – 12:48 pm
Yes, if that mayor is Lou Barletta. Barletta, the Republican mayor of Hazleton, Pa., has built a reputation as an anti-immigration hardliner, and now he is running against Democrat Paul Kanjorski in Pennsylvania’s 11th District. This should be a good year for Democrats, but Kanjorski may have a fight on his hands. Check out my [...]
By Amy Crawford
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Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears
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Also tagged Barletta, Columbia, Hazleton, illegal immigrants, Immigration, Pennsylvania
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Water resources finally get their day in Congress
July 23, 2008 – 2:09 pm
Ethanol plants like this Adkins Energy LLC plant in Lena, Ill. use an average of four gallons of water per gallon of fuel they produce. When irrigated corn is used that number can balloon to nearly 1,000 gallons of water. (Photo by Rob Runyan) By Rob Runyan/Medill Watergy No, it’s not the newest vitamin-enhanced thirst [...]
By Rob Runyan
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Posted in Politics and The Environment
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Also tagged Barack, Barack Obama, Bart Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology, corn, corn prices, Election 2008, Energy, energy independence, energy security, ethanol, John McCain, policy, renewable energy, Renewable Fuel Standard, RFS, Rick Perry, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Texas, The National Water Research and Development Initiative, water, watergy
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Secrets and Lies –The Pat Tillman Story
March 5, 2008 – 3:44 pm
The Pat Tillman story tells us everything we need to know about the United States’ failed policies in Afghanistan. The events are familiar to most. Tillman was an NFL player who enlisted in the Army in the aftermath of 9/11. He was heralded by the Bush administration as an example of the best this country [...]
