We need to get on the phone ASAP

    We need to get the Blue Dog Democrats to slow down budget approval in the House of Representatives. The vote in committee is tonight. STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING. PICK UP THE PHONE. CALL 202-224-3121. Ask for one of these five Congressmen: 1. Alan Boyd of Florida 2. Bob Etheridge of North Carolina 3. Charlie Melancon of Louisiana 4. Chet Edwards of Texas 5. John | Read More »

    Dems Begin Lowering Expectations on 2010

    It was bound to happen. “I’m not predicting any third waves here,” the Maryland Democrat said in remarks at a forum sponsored by Georgetown University and Politico. “If you look at first midterm elections historically, the president’s party loses seats,” he said. “The historical trend is pretty clear for Democrats.” Rather than trying to expand the Democratic House majority in 2010, Van Hollen believes his job | Read More »

    Paging North Carolina Activists

    Rep. Mike McIntyre will be in Columbus County tomorrow, January 13th, for townhall meetings. His schedule is as follows: 9:30-11:00 a.m. – Economic roundtable discussion at Southeastern Community College, 4564 Chadbourn Highway, Building T- Room 101, with local business leaders, elected officials, and community leaders. 11:15-12:15 p.m.—Lunch at the Columbus County Economic Development Commission office, Dempsey B. Herring Courthouse Annex, 112 West Smith Street. I’d | Read More »