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White House admits job talks with Senate candidate

White House admits job talks with Senate candidate

A top aide to President Barack Obama discussed a possible administration job with a Colorado Democrat to try to keep him from running for the U.S. Senate against a candidate Obama had endorsed, the White House acknowledged on Thursday.

 

McConnell endorses Grayson for US Senate

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has jumped in with both feet into Kentucky's US Senate race, endorsing Secretary of State Trey Grayson in the May 18 primary.

 

Democrat Wins U.S. House Race in Florida

Democrat Wins U.S. House Race in Florida

A Democratic state senator on Tuesday handily won the first U.S. House race since Congress passed a massive health care overhaul.

 

Dems hurting, but lead in cash for midterm elections

Amid sinking poll numbers and a spate of retirements by veteran lawmakers, Democrats have one early advantage heading into November's congressional elections: money.

 

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