Posts Tagged ‘democratic’
MSNBC suspends Olbermann over political donations (Reuters)
Reuters - MSNBC suspended liberal television host Keith Olbermann indefinitely on Friday for making donations to three Democratic politicians, a violation of NBC News policy against such contributions without prior approval. Read more from the original source: MSNBC suspends Olbermann over political donations (Reuters)
Democrat gets apparent edge in Conn. gov’s race (AP)
AP - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy won the election in the state's largest city by more than 13,000 votes, Bridgeport's mayor announced Friday, apparently giving Malloy the edge over Republican Tom Foley in the disputed race. Go here to read the rest: Democrat gets apparent edge in Conn. gov's race (AP)
Obama heads to Asia, hopes to deliver on jobs (Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama leaves on Friday on a trip to Asia he hopes will lead to more U.S. exports and jobs, three days after his Democratic Party sustained big election losses tied to the weak economy. Read the original here: Obama heads to Asia, hopes to deliver on jobs (Reuters)
Delaware politicians bury the hatchet — really (AP)
AP - After their bruising U.S. Senate battle, Democratic senator-elect Chris Coons and his defeated Republican opponent Christine O'Donnell made nice Thursday in a time-honored Delaware ritual where political foes bury a hatchet as a symbol of making amends. Continue reading here: Delaware politicians bury the hatchet -- really
Republicans grab share of power, in blow to Obama (AFP)
AFP - Resurgent Republicans smashed the Democratic power monopoly, exit polls projected, in a debilitating blow to President Barack Obama just two years after he took power on a tide of hope and history. View original post here: Republicans grab share of power, in blow to Obama (AFP)
Exit poll: Bad economy eclipses all for voters (AP)
AP - Voters worried about what's coming next for the economy and were frustrated by the way President Barack Obama and the Democratic-led Congress have been running things. The tide of dismay rolled through groups that can swing elections — women, independents, suburbanites — and turned more of their votes toward Republicans. [...]
Republicans march steadily toward House majority (AP)
AP - Republicans marched steadily toward a House majority on Tuesday, ousting Democratic freshman and veterans in battleground districts in the East, South and Midwest. Original post: Republicans march steadily toward House majority (AP)
Obama makes 11th-hour appeal to US voters (AFP)
AFP - President Barack Obama warned that key US elections Tuesday "will have an impact for decades to come," as his Democratic allies braced for a rout fueled by deep voter anger at the sour economy. See more here: Obama makes 11th-hour appeal to US voters (AFP)
Obama warns of progress reversed in voter appeal (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama implored voters on Saturday to resist a Republican tide, warning that if the GOP prevails in Tuesday's midterm elections all the progress of his first two years in office "can be rolled back." Follow this link: Obama warns of progress reversed in voter appeal (AP)
Obama: Appeals for common ground, yet jabs GOP (AP)
AP - Whatever the outcome of Tuesday's election, it's time to put aside partisanship, President Barack Obama is telling Democrats and Republicans. Read more: Obama: Appeals for common ground, yet jabs GOP (AP)
