Midterms pose major challenge for Obama’s grass-roots political organization
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on March 28th, 2010 4:37 am by HL
Midterms pose major challenge for Obama’s grass-roots political organization
TUCSON — President Obama’s strategy for helping Democrats win the midterm elections was in full view at a former dance studio here more than a week ago as rotating teams of volunteers made thousands of calls about health care to residents of Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.
Ex-TSA pick Harding’s firm got Army deal after he cited sleep apnea disability
The firm owned by the decorated general who withdrew his nomination to lead the Transportation Security Administration had received a consulting contract worth almost $100 million from the Army after certifying he was a “service disabled veteran,” according to documents and interviews with government officials.
McCain understudy Sarah Palin is now the star
John McCain and Sarah Palin were back together again Friday. His presidential campaign was floundering when he first reached out to her. Now, facing a challenge from within his party as he seeks reelection to the Senate, McCain has turned to her again to help bail him out. But what a difference.
Obama uses recess appointments to fill 15 posts
An emboldened President Obama filled 15 key administration posts Saturday by bypassing the Senate, defying the GOP as he announced his first recess appointments since taking office.
