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U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin entered the race Tuesday for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Herb Kohl , becoming the first Democrat to officially jump in to what will be an important race for her party to win in order to maintain majority control.One of the most liberal members of Congress, Baldwin had been saying since Kohl announced his retirement in May that she was seriously considering a Senate bid. Her congressional district includes the city of Madison, a liberal Democratic stronghold, and some surrounding rural areas.Baldwin, 49, made her announcement in an email and video announcement to supporters early Tuesday. If elected, she would become the first openly gay member of the Senate.Baldwin, the first woman who Wisconsin voters sent to Congress, was also the first person elected to Congress after announcing they were gay. She was first elected in 1998.The Wisconsin seat is one of at least eight open spots that will help determine the balance of po...
Rove denies calling Kagen his No. 1 targetMonday, August 18, 2008By FREDERIC J. FROMMER, Associated Press WriterE-Mail Print Share:WASHINGTON Rep. Steve Kagen's c...
With just 26 days and counting, "October jitters" likely have some on the Republican side careful not to get too excited about potential midterm seat pick-ups or eve...
"You never get away...Everybody wants you." -Billy Squier, 1982The speculation began immediately on Friday morning when word broke that 76-year-old Sen. Herb Kohl (D...
The White House said Tuesday that some of the anger that Democratic lawmakers have encountered at town hall meetings over the past several days is "manufactured.""In...
In Kewaunee Wisconsin, a quiet lake front community just east of Green Bay, a surprisingly quiet group of area residents sat down to listen to the proposed health c...
WASHINGTON -- Conservative activists are vowing to keep up their fight against President Barack Obama's health care plans, even as the Democratic Party pushes back h...
Lessons in Health Care from Appleton, WisconsinSaturday, August 22, 2009Print FNCFOX News Channel's Griff Jenkins with ThedaCare CEO John ToussaintFOX News Channel's...
Several lawmakers face same opponent againSunday, October 12, 2008By KIMBERLY HEFLING, Associated Press WriterE-Mail Print Share:NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. When it comes t...
Who Is Leaking Classified Intelligence and Who Is Covering it Up?Thursday, January 11, 2007By Brit HumeE-Mail Print Share:Now some fresh pickings from the Political ...
Advice for New Lawmakers Includes Staying Away From ColbertThursday, March 15, 2007E-Mail Respond Print Share: APStephen ColbertWASHINGTON "The Colbert Report" mi...
A Congressman Apologizes, but Is it for His Words or His Deeds?Monday, January 22, 2007By Brit HumeE-Mail Print Share:Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grap...
Congressman William Jefferson's Corruption Charges Lead to Political Uproar on Capitol HillWednesday, June 06, 2007E-Mail Respond Print Share: APDec. 9: U.S. Congres...
The White House said Tuesday that some of the anger that Democratic lawmakers have encountered at town hall meetings over the past several days is "manufactured.""In...
WASHINGTON -- Conservative activists are vowing to keep up their fight against President Barack Obama's health care plans, even as the Democratic Party pushes back h...
House Republican leaders appear to be headed for a clash with some of the chamber's newly elected members on a vote early next year to increase the amount the govern...
The House voted Tuesday to let the Justice Department pursue energy antitrust and price fixing cases against members of the OPEC oil cartel, although critics said su...
Examining Wisconsin Congressional race
Despite recession, some congressional offices are getting bigger budgets
Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine:Tough TalkYou may remember our item recently about Wisconsin freshman Democratic Congressman Steve Kagen 's stor...