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Pelosi fears ‘disturbing surge in Republican fundraising' efforts
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is concerned about a “disturbing surge in Republican fundraising,” according to an e-mail she wrote to Democratic supporters Tuesday. The Hill; July 27, 2010 |
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Boehner blasts Pelosi over Rangel mess
House Minority Leader John Boehner said Tuesday that Rep. Charles Rangel's (D-N.Y.) ethics problems show that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has failed to clean up Congress, as promised. Politico; July 27, 2010 |
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Voters will remember Shuler's votes come November
We know that Heath Shuler has twice voted to make Nancy Pelosi the most left-wing speaker ever and will do so a third time if re-elected. Citizen-Times.com; July 26, 2010 |
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Giuliani stumps for Hazleton mayor Barletta's Congressional bid
... The former Republican presidential candidate chastised Democratic leaders Pres. Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi for promoting big government that has operated without regard to public funds. Times-Tribune; July 20, 2010 |
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In Case You Missed It: Moran's Deception Cornerstone of New Ad
... "Moran continues to mislead Kansans about his voting record where he joined with Nancy Pelosi to raise taxes, support amnesty for illegal immigrants and support constitutional rights for terrorists." Am Chron; 7/19/2010 |
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Pence: 'Repeal the Pelosi Congress'
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind.) said Monday that Republicans need to “repeal the Pelosi Congress in 2010” and “replace the Obama administration in 2012” ... Politico; July 19, 2010 |
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Sestak called ‘hypersensitive’ over link to Pelosi
... U.S. Rep. Joseph Sestak had protested the commercial because it said Sestak voted “with Nancy Pelosi 100 percent of the time,” for “a government takeover of health care” ... Daily Times; July 19, 2010 |
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Some Optimism?
I'm actually a little surprised at the relatively optimistic notes from Democrats ... At this point I would count optimism from Democrats as a number of House losses that keeps Nancy Pelosi ... TPM; July 9, 2010 |
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Spratt Disses Pelosi
Despite voting with her 97.8 percent of the time, U.S. Rep. John Spratt is declining to endorse Nancy Pelosi as his choice for Speaker of the House in next year’s party leadership elections. Fitsnews.com; July 9, 2010 |
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America Needs A Nancy Pelosi-John Boehner Debate Like It Needs A Gaping Head Wound
Jonathan Alter, writing in Newsweek, has an idea that will change everything! Did you know that there is a huge election in America this year? And that Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner ... Huffington Post; July 10, 2010 |
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Political rhetoric shows November election campaign is in full swing
... On the NBC program "Meet the Press," Republican Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas blamed the nation's economic woes dating to the previous administration on Nancy Pelosi ... CNN; July 18, 2010 |
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Everybody just take a deep breath
Harry Reid believed health care 'reform' was dead. Thankfully Nancy Pelosi was there to 'help'. Las Vegas Republican Examiner; July 17, 2010 |
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Only 2 California House races IDd as competitive
The anti-Congress fervor sweeping the nation may threaten Democrats' majority in the House and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's leadership position but it poses little threat to California's representatives ... SF Gate; July 24, 2010 |
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Lilianna Oustinovskaya: Pelosi not going back to "failed" Bush policies
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at her weekly press conference that Democrats have no plans of losing control of the House come November. SF Gate; July 24, 2010
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Sho-Con: Forget About Nancy Pelosi
It’s no surprise (that Walt Minnick’s ahead by 10 points). Minnick is more well-known, is an incumbent, has raised a lot of money, and has been casting fiscally conservative votes. The Spokesman Review; July 16, 2010 |
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2 Pittsburgh TV stations using anti-Sestak ads again
... The U.S. Chamber of Commerce had bought the ad time on 21 stations across Pa., but the Sestak campaign protested ... the spot in which the organization accuses Mr. Sestak of voting with Pelosi 100 % ... PP-G; 7/16/2010
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DGA funded attacks on 'liberal' in Iowa
... spent over 3/4 of a million dollars on television ads and mailers lumping Republican gubernatorial candidate Branstad in with "liberal" like President Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Bill Clinton. ... Politico; July 15, 2010 |
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Anti-Sestak ad pulled, Toomey camp miffed
... "This is about Joe Sestak denying that he's in lockstep with Nancy Pelosi, which is shocking to me," Toomey said. "It's very interesting and illustrative the lengths Joe Sestak will go to ..." Morning Call; July 15, 2010 |
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Can't wait to vote for Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello has a difficult time pleasing some in this county. A vote with Nancy Pelosi is the wrong vote. A vote against Nancy Pelosi is somehow "fooling" us. Star-Tribune; July 14, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi Challenger, John Dennis, Endorses Tom Cole's Opponent Rj Harris
“RJ is a unique candidate in the Republican Liberty Movement in that he is a serviceman, he has done two tours of duty in Iraq, he is currently being called up again, and he actually understands what it means ..." PRLog; 7/13/2010 |
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San Francisco's Congresswoman and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in town on Monday ...
San Francisco's Nancy Pelosi was in town on Monday, taking advantage of a visit to Mission Neighborhood Centers to assure those in attendance that the Democrats will maintain control of the House. SF Gate; July 12, 2010 |
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Partisanship Pays Off in the Primaries
... Nearly 40 House members thus far have been held to less than 75% of their party’s primary vote. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, probably the Democrat that Republicans most love to hate ... WSJ; July 8, 2010 |
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3 Republicans vie to unseat Democratic Rep. Marshall
... First, they point out, Marshall voted to make Democrat Nancy Pelosi speaker of the House in 2007. Marshall also voted for the $787 billion federal economic stimulus program ... Atlanta Journal Constitution; July 8, 2010 |
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DISCLOSE Act Readied for House Vote Thursday
Democrats will pass the DISCLOSE Act Thursday. We’ve seen how Nancy Pelosi operates enough to know that she’ll have the votes if it comes to the House floor. The exemptions designed to stave off the NRA ... FDL; June 23, 2010 |
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Wanted: Grownups at the primary polls
... Todd Tiahrt's ad campaign against Jerry Moran for Sam Brownback's Senate seat is beyond absurd. The notion that somehow Jerry Moran is in Speaker Nancy Pelosi's camp ... Dispatch Online; July 7, 2010 |
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Republican congressional candidates share views at forum
While the Republican candidates vying for the seat come in different shapes and sizes, their message to “stop President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi” is uniform. Weakley County Press; July 6, 2010 |
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Four groups that could fund viable third party efforts and one fantastical Green Party way.
Not having a third party means Nancy Pelosi can say “Who gives a frak what you think Jane? You gets two choices: poke in the eye or kick in the groin. Die slow or die fast. We love those choices ... Pittsburgh Prog. Ex; 7/3/10 |
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Column: Senate primary hinges on who controls state GOP
May 25 Tiahrt ad: "Moran raises taxes and votes with (House Speaker Nancy) Pelosi. Todd Tiahrt is a Kansas conservative who hates taxes and takes on liberals in a fight to save his country." Topeka Journal; July 3, 2010 |
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Could Minnick Help Dethrone Pelosi?
Rep. Mike Simpson says Rep. Walt Minnick could help oust Speaker Pelosi: Idaho’s GOP congressman speculates the House leader might lose her power no matter which party wins the majority ... Spokesman-Review; June 21, 2010 |
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W.H. gets behind DISCLOSE Act
... But the White House has backed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, in pushing the bill. Politico; June 21, 2010 |
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'Attack of the 50-Foot Pelosi' Is Latest Bizarre GOP Attack Ad
A new National Republican Congressional Committee ad airing in states such as Pennsylvania uses Pixar-style 3-D animation to depict Nancy Pelosi as a crazed 50-foot monster ... SF Weekly; July 1, 2010 |
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Republican 12th Distict hopefuls square off in Effingham
... Smith and Horner went after Barrow from their opening statements, calling him "a follower" and portraying him as "a puppet" for special interests and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Savannah Now; June 19, 2010 |
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Strong Surge in Third-Party Candidate Filings
Thanks to the Blue Dogs, and to NRA lackeys in Congress who carved out an exemption for this powerful group, Nancy Pelosi just shelved the latest attempt to enact even a deeply flawed campaign finance ... FDL; June 19, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi To Hit Hamptons For July DCCC Fundraiser
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will star (and fundraise) at the Hamptons home of Domna Stanton next month, as you can see from the invite below. NY Daily News; June 30, 2010 |
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Conservatives use Pelosi as face of liberalism in campaign ads
Beware! Nancy Pelosi is a colossal tax-dollar-engorged monster who ravages small towns and must be brought down by Republican ray guns. Washington Post; July 1, 2010 |
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ianna Oustinovskaya: Pelosi's top donors are labor unions and friends
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has relied on labor unions and friends for most of her campaign funding since she first ran for Congress in 1987, according to a report released last week. SF Gate; June 16, 2010 |
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The DISCLOSE Act
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Loopholes Grow in Bill to Offset Ruling on Campaigns
... “I don’t know why, if they’re so proud of their point of view, they don’t want to stand by their ads,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday about groups objecting to the measure. NYT; June 18, 2010 |
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Point/Counterpoint: Results of primary election
... Of course there are always those very safe seats in districts with very lopsided party registration where there will not be a real contest. For example, races involving people such as Nancy Pelosi ... P/CP; June 15, 2010 |
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Dems set their sights on the Sixth
It's not quite Nancy Pelosi, but Democrats in Washington have their sights set squarely on Rep. Michele Bachmann's district. Our Voices; June 14, 2010 |
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Scontras Formally Enters Maine's First District Race
... Unfortunately it took the events of this administration and Nancy Pelosi for us to learn what the significance of this debt burden was. Again, I'm just giving face and voice to the movement." MPBN; June 14, 2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi power: $25 million for Democrats
The economic slump isn’t stopping House Democrats from raising serious piles of cash to help retain their majority — and the powerful leadership posts that come with it. Politico; June 14, 2010 |
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Historic U.S. House campaign begins
... Nancy Pelosi and Rapid City physician Kevin Weiland could play an odd-couple role in Noem’s effort to defeat Herseth Sandlin in South Dakota’s first U.S. House race where both major ... Rapid City Journal; 6/13/2010 |
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Suit ability: Fiorina’s style more Pelosi than Palin
Carly Fiorina may be one of Sarah Palin’s “Mama Grizzlies” – the “emerging, conservative feminist” Republican women who took this week’s American electoral primaries by storm ... Financial Times; June 10, 2010 |
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Who Bankrolls Congress?: Nancy Pelosi Edition
Who has funded the ascent of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi? A prominent trial lawyer, his graphic-designer wife, an IBM heiress turned healing-touch practitioner, a land developer ... Center for Public Integrity; June 10, 2010 |
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Disastrous Protest At Nancy Pelosi Speech
Nancy Pelosi speaks at America's Future Now! and gets heckled. How does it work out? Young Turks; June 8, 2010 |
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Rehberg, McDonald to face off in general election
... He said Republicans are providing checks and balances to the federal government led by Democratic President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Republicans also are offering alternative solutions, he said. Helena IR; 6/9/10 |
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Did Sarah Palin Get Breast Implants? Why Anyone Should Care?
... the latest rumor being spread about Sarah Palin is that she has gotten breast implants. This is the sort of question that never gets asked about Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi. Lifestyle; June 9, 2010 |
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MORAN AD CITES PELOSI PAYGO RULE
... "It is quite telling that Congressman Moran cites yet another occasion when he voted with Nancy Pelosi and against conservatives. His attack on Todd's vote to protect taxpayers ... American Chronicle; June 9, 2010 |
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Election Day Themes Emerge
Election Day 2010 is five months away, so predicting the November bottom line is foolish. But as the primary season grinds on (Tuesday was the biggest day yet), you can get a sense of themes ... Newsweek; June 9, 2010 |
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Pelosi urged to retain powers of ethics office
Several outside watchdog groups urged Speaker Nancy Pelosi to rebuff efforts by members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to curb the powers of an independent office that investigates House members. USA Today; 6/9/2010 |
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PACs homed in on Capitol leaders
... AT&T was the largest lifetime PAC donor to ... Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, Senator Mitch McConnell, and Congressman John Boehner of Ohio. The center did not release the top donor to Nancy Pelosi ... Boston Globe; 6/8/2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi, the liberal House speaker, is heckled by liberals
For 17 months, anger at President Obama and congressional Democrats has been pooling on the left. On Tuesday morning, it spilled onto the floor of an Omni Shoreham ballroom and splashed all over Pelosi. Wash Post; June 9, 2010 |
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Could Tea Party Save Nevada Sen. Harry Reid?
There is probably no one in national politics, outside of President Obama, that Tea Party members dislike more than Harry Reid...well, maybe Nancy Pelosi. SodaHead; June 7, 2010 |
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Analysis: GOP targets Miss. Dems Childers, Taylor
Democratic congressmen Travis Childers and Gene Taylor of Mississippi don't walk, talk or look a thing like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California. They certainly don't agree with her ... Sun-Herald; June 6, 2010 |
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Pelosi's Loss Could Be Obama's Gain
In Washington these days, President Obama is rumored to be hoping Republicans capture the House of Representatives in the midterm election in November. There's no evidence for this speculation ... WSJ; June 7, 2010 |
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John Dennis: Conservative Challenges Pelosi
Join us Monday at 3:30 for a stunning hour with John Dennis who is challenging Nancy Pelosi in the primary Tuesday! Before It's News; June 4, 2010 |
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Griffith: Party switch 'may have been a mistake, politically'
Here's a nomination for the understatement of the year: Rep. Parker Griffith (R-Ala.), fresh off a GOP primary loss after switching parties, said during a news conference Wednesday that it ... Washington Post; June 3, 2010 |
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The GOP's Pelosi Problem
Republicans finally succeeded in winning a special election for a vacant House seat this month, breaking the Democrats' 10-contest winning streak. But the GOP's victory in the Honolulu-based ... National Journal; May 30, 2010 |
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New records show some lobbyists are top fundraisers for political candidates
For more than a decade, Brian L. Wolff was the quintessential Washington insider, serving as one of Rep. Nancy Pelosi's closest aides as she rose through the House and helping to raise millions ... Washington Post; May 31, 2010 |
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John Boehner dreams of a rebellious November
... You have to admire a man who can juggle both Heloise and Nancy Pelosi in the same paragraph. You also can't help noticing that Boehner is at once commanding and preternaturally laid back. Washington Post; May 30, 2010 |
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GOP: Anti-Pelosi message not enough
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) may be the GOP’s favorite congressional punching bag, but she won’t be enough to carry the party into the majority, Republicans say. The Hill; May 27, 2010 |
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Republicans’ wake-up call
... Burns had a comfortable fundraising advantage. National Republicans dumped $1 million into the district, linking Democrat Mark Critz to President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Hill; May 25, 2010 |
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Pelosi: Watching from above, Murtha likely pleased that election to replace him was called early
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that the late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) was likely pleased that the race to replace him was called early last Tuesday night. The Hill; May 25, 2010 |
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Speaker Pelosi: Murtha, watching from above, pleased with quick win
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that the late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) was likely pleased that the race to replace him was called early last Tuesday night. The Hill; May 24, 2010 |
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Anti-incumbent mood with a twist
... The Republican candidate, businessman Tim Burns, tried to turn the race into a referendum on President Obama, who lost narrowly to John McCain in the district in 2008, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. LAT; May 23, 2010 |
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Sestak, Toomey begin face off
... Sestak won't deny that he'll bring up Toomey's career on Wall Street and a voting record that shows Toomey helps rich bankers ... Toomey will show Sestak as an extreme liberal in lockstep with Pelosi. AM-C; May 23, 2010 |
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Super Senate Tuesday: Dems tout win
... They say Republicans were unable to define the race around the national issues they hope will carry them in the fall, despite an effort to tie Mr. Critz to Speaker Nancy Pelosi ..." msnbc; May 20, 2010 |
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Primary suggests voters ready for new blood
Tuesday's primary results in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Arkansas confirmed voter support for new blood. It's shaping up to be the year of the outsider, as well-known candidates were snubbed. abc7; 5/19/2010 |
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Nancy Pelosi, ineffective boogeyman
House Democrats have won seven special elections in a row, including four since Obama was inaugurated. Their opponents all had one big overriding issue in common ... Daily Kos; May 19, 2010 |
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A Republican Defeat
Republicans who were already planning their Nancy Pelosi retirement galas for November may want to cancel the caterer. The GOP lost the most important election that ... WSJ; May 20, 2010 |
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Liberals Facing Voter Rebellion
The primary election last week in West Virginia may have been just a preview of things to come for President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. The disconnect between them ... Wheeling News-Register; 5/18/10 |
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Midterm fury might leave Nancy Pelosi safe
Even if Democrats drop by the dozens in the midterm elections, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s hold on power will be as safe as ever if Democrats retain a thin majority in the House. Politico; May 18, 2010 |
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Potter a devotee of Pelosi, Reid
Sen. Tracy Potter, D-Bismarck, attempts to make the claim that he is a centrist, but the truth is, he is among one of the most liberal in the Legislature. In Forum; May 16, 2010 |
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Palazzo wants to unseat Taylor to battle Pelosi
State Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Biloxi) said his campaign for the 4th Congressional District seat currently held by Gene Taylor can be summed up in two words, “Fire Pelosi.” Laurel Leader Call; May 16, 2010 |
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Eat your heart out, Nancy. Oh, I mean rip your heart out.
We think this was meant as a compliment. This is what President Obama said about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a New York City fundraiser tonight ...
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Tim Burns, Mark Critz Battle as Pennsylvania House Special Election Goes Down to the Wire
... Burns also stars in his own ad, defining the race in simple terms. "This election is very simple: if you think we need more bailouts, more government, higher taxes and that Nancy Pelosi's values ..." CBS; May 13, 2010 |
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Obama Tells New York Donors Change Needs Democrats in Congress
President Obama said the Democratic majority in Congress is critical to policies he has worked to enact, such as consumer credit-card protections, veterans’ benefits and an overhaul of the health-care system. BW; May 13, 2010 |
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Awful tidings for Dems in new poll, Pelosi at risk
Today's NBC/Wall Street Journal poll could hardly be worse for Democrats. Nancy Pelosi's grip on the speakership is clearly at risk. It's a terrible year for incumbents of both parties ... SF Gate; May 13, 2010 |
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Pelosi, Boehner in Campaign Mode as Key Election Night Nears
Some of the most contested primaries, and one special election, are coming up this Tuesday in Arkansas, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. And the tone at both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ... CBS News; May 13, 2010 |
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Pelosi: Mollohan loss local politics
While acknowledging an anti-incumbent mood in the country, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) brushed aside the implications of two separate primary season defeats last week ... Politico; May 13, 2010 |
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Democrat Defects From Nancy Pelosi
After a Chamber of Commerce dinner last week, West Virginia State Senator Mike Oliverio, challenger to Rep. Alan Mollohan in the May 11 Democratic primary, made an interesting statement about Nancy Pelosi. Dennis website; 05/10/2010 |
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2 Down, 533 to Go
... That could actually be good news for Nancy Pelosi. According to unofficial election results from the West Virginia secretary of state's office, Oliverio and Mollohan got 66,513 ... WSJ; May 12, 2010 |
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Alan Mollohan, 14-Term West Virginia Democrat, Ousted In Primary
... Oliverio ran against Mollohan from the right, actively soliciting Tea Party support and blasting the congressman for his ties to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ... NPR; May 11, 2010 |
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Race of the Day: PA-12 Means GOP Can Start 2010 Calendar Right
... yet he campaigns and raises money with the anti-coal likes of Vice President Joe Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and DCCC Chair Chris Van Hollen. How can his potential constituents ... Town Hall; May 10, 2010 |
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Souder sweats self-funder's challenge
... Souder's advertising comes as a direct rebuttal to Thomas's commercials, which have shown the incumbent alongside pictures of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ... Politico; 4/30/2010 |
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Oliverio balks at Pelosi
The West Virginia state senator challenging Rep. Alan Mollohan in next month's Democratic primary said this week that if elected, he would hope to support someone other than Nancy Pelosi for speaker. Politico; April 30, 2010 |
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Contributors Give Big to Pelosi’s Foes
Anti-Pelosi sentiment is bringing some serious cash into San Francisco. The two Republican candidates seeking to unseat Nancy Pelosi have hauled in a combined $1.8 million in contributions ... WSJ; April 27, 2010 |
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Burns invites conservative support
... Tim Burns, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 12th District, has campaigned on his opposition to House Democrats, in particular Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pittsburgh Tribune; April 24, 2010 |
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Democrats Outline Campaign Finance Bill
While they move toward a vote on a substantial overhaul of financial regulations, Democrats in Congress are girding for what promises to be the next big political battle ... NYT; April 23, 2010 |
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Democrats might see a midterm election rebuff
... As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "We need to pass it now, so we can see what's in it." They wanted a political victory at any costs. If the votes weren't there in the end, they were still ... Shore News Today; 4/5/2010 |
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Pelosi Presses Caucus to Pay Dues
... The pinch is starting at the top, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has been hammering home the necessity of an improved fundraising performance both to her lieutenants and ... CQ; April 5, 2010 |
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Another Republican enter 4th District race
The campaign for the Fourth Congressional District seat occupied by Democrat Congressman Gene Taylor of Bay St. Louis is heating up as another GOP candidate ... Picayune; April 3, 2010 |
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RNC 'Fire Nancy Pelosi' moneybomb raises nearly $1.5 million
The RNC has raised nearly $1.5 million since launching an online fundraising drive Sunday to oust Nancy Pelosi from her leadership post by retaking the House of Representatives in this fall. Wash Post; March 25, 2010 |
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The Midterms: More Halter vs. Lincoln
“Saturday Night Live” parodied Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in their opening bit this weekend: President Obama, played by Fred Armisen ... msnbc; March 8, 2010 |
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Pelosi draws protest outside fund-raiser
Chanting “Listen to the people’’ and “Go back to San Fran,’’ about 20 activists from the Tea Party Movement protested US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s appearance yesterday at a downtown Boston fund-raiser. BG; 3/6/2010 |
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Letter: Reincarnation
Don't think for one moment that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hasn't given her tacit approval to this tactic in a bid to get some of her lackeys re-elected. Merced Sun Star; January 30, 2010 |
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Warner touts value of military experience
... Warner said Mollohan often votes with a Congress that is under the direction of Nancy Pelosi. "Nobody I know thinks Nancy Pelosi should be representing West Virginia," Warner said. ... Intelligencer; February 6, 2010 |
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Lobbyist Dinner With Pelosi Costs Up to $30,400
When you get an invitation from the city's hottest lobbyists for a dinner in honor of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, expect to pay. But even with the promise of dinner prepared by "celebrity women chefs ... USN; January 29, 2010 |
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H.R. 1826: Fair Elections Now Act
To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes. GovTrack; Linked on February 2, 2010 |
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Coming to Lancaster: Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi will headline the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s annual convention, being held at the Lancaster Host Resort Feb. 5 and 6. For two days, our mostly conservative neck of the ... Capitol Punmanship; January 8, 2010 |
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Democrats Face Uphill Battle in 2010
... It's been a tough week for Democrats. First two Democratic senators, facing tough poll numbers at home, announced that they won't be running in the 2010 midterm elections, which in turn exposes ... abc; January 10, 2010 |
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GOP group targets vulnerable Dems with 'Pelosi Index'
... The National Republican Trust PAC announced Monday the creation of "The Pelosi Index," an online database that rates members of Congress according to how often they side with Pelosi ... CNN; January 4, 2010 |
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Five reasons to vote GOP, or Dem in 2010
... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Public Enemy No. 1 to the national GOP as Republicans around the country give money to House races hoping she'll lose the majority and her podium. SF Gate; December 13, 2009
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Thom riffs and talks to Jane Hamsher about Anna Eshoo’s health care amendment
... what has happened here, is Anna Eshoo (D) and Joe Barton (R) put forward this amendment to the health care bill, that Nancy Pelosi put into it, that is a sweetheart deal to ... Genentech. Thom Hartmann; October 21, 2009 |
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O.C. Democrats are hoping you would pay to see Nancy Pelosi speak
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has horrible approval ratings, but the Democratic Party of Orange County hopes you will pay to see her speak. Orange Juice; November 23, 2009 |
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Pelosi Faces Competing Pressures on Health Care
As House Democratic leaders were assembling their health care bill last month, Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Washington on a political fund-raising tour. NYT; November 6, 2009 |
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Internal Affairs: You, too, can rub elbows with Obama for only $30,000
... VIP couples paid $30,400 to have their pictures taken with the president ... The president sang the praises of Nancy Pelosi, whom he's counting on to deliver on health care ... SJ Mercury News; October 18, 2009 |
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Elizabeth Warren for President
... I think someone needs to put a scare into the Democratic Party leaders. Someone needs to make it clear that House progressives might kill the Health Care bill if it comes out of the Reid-Pelosi ... T/S; October 22, 2009 |
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CA-10: Obama gives Garamendi a shout out at fundraiser
... Let me tell you about Nancy Pelosi. Somebody in an introduction was saying everybody has a kind word to say about Nancy Pelosi, her generosity, her intelligence. All that's true. ... Matt Ortega; October 16, 2009 |
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Obama: Pelosi Has 'Steel' And 'Doesn't Break A Sweat'
"I love Nancy Pelosi," President Obama declared last night at a swank San Francisco fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee. He lauded the speaker (D-CA) and talked about her role in health care. TPM; October 16, 2009 |
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Obama: Pelosi is 'steely'
Others may think of Nancy Pelosi as warm and kind, but President Obama sees her primarily as "tough." The Hill; October 16, 2009 |
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Obama rallies Dems
... He also denied that Democratic leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who also attended the event, are discouraged by the opposition they've faced from both sides of the aisle. MSNBC; October 16, 2009 |
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Simmons: Linda McMahon Helped Put Nancy Pelosi, Rahm Emanuel In Power By Donating To Democrats In D.C.
... "Republican voters will not forget that she also spent [1000s] to fund negative attack ads against Republican candidates in Connecticut and around the country, and helped put Nancy Pelosi ... in power." Capitol Watch; 10/14/09 |
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Pelosi Key to GOP 2010 Playbook
Republicans are stepping up attacks on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, deciding that a major part of their 2010 electoral strategy will be linking Democratic candidates to her. WSJ; October 12, 2009 |
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Sacramento Bee wrong on Whitman's Voting record?
... In an attempt to confirm our findings, we then asked the registrar to provide voting information for several prominent San Franciscans, including Dianne Feinstein and Nancy Pelosi. Sacramento Bee; October 5, 2009 |
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The Rabbit Ragu Democrats
... The stars of Tosca’s “Power Section,” we learned, include the Podestas, Tom Daschle (“not technically a registered lobbyist” but, as The Post put it, “a ‘special policy adviser’ — wink wink”) and Steve Elmendorf. NYT; 10/4/09 |
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Carnahan — and opponents — ready for Pelosi’s appearance
Days after a Republican opponent entered the race, U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan is bringing in a big name for his own event. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is due in St. Louis on Saturday evening ... ST. Louis Post Dispatch; 10/2/09 |
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Moreland Hills to raise money, tout health care reform
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was scheduled to visit the Cleveland area on Friday evening to attend a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser at a private residence in Moreland Hills. Cleveland Plain Dealer; 10/2/09 |
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Protesters turn out for Pelosi visit
A secluded, usually quiet neighborhood saw a flurry of political excitement Saturday when U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi arrived for a fundraiser at a private home ... New Haven Register; September 29, 2009 |
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Rep. Joe "You Lie" Wilson raises $$$ for GOP
The letter from Wilson is the pretty standard stuff of fundraisers. It takes a swipe at "government run health insurance" and then proceeds to demonize House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Seattle Post Intelligencer; Sept. 28, 2009 |
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Cornyn, Hutchison, McCaul comment on Pelosi raising money in Austin
The state’s Republican U.S. senators and an Austin congressman tossed darts at U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raising money for a Democratic campaign committee in Austin this afternoon. Statesman.com; September 19, 2009 |
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Protesters greet Pelosi during Austin fundraising visit
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Austin for a political fundraiser Saturday as more than 30 protesters called out to her from across the street of her host's house. Austin-American Statesman; Sept. 20, 2009 |
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi Draws High-Rollers, Protestors to Downtown Hartford For Luncheon Fundraiser
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dropped into Hartford on Friday afternoon for a fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee - collecting money for House candidates in tough races in 2010. Hartford Courant; 9/18/09 |
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Pelosi addresses ACORN controversy
ACORN, the national community organizing group, has been in hot water for alleged voter registration fraud going back to the 2008 general election. CNN; September 17, 2009 |
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Acorn May Cut Voter-Registration Work
Nancy Pelosi called Acorn's actions inexcusable, and said that groups getting federal funds need 'tough scrutiny.'. WSJ; September 18, 2009 |
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Democrats, Republicans eyeing 2010 midterms as Capitol Hill game-changer
The U.S. congressional elections are a year away, but Republicans and Democrats alike are all but obsessing over them, mindful they could represent a major game-changer on Capitol Hill ... News1130; October 8, 2009 |
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UnitedHealth Lobbyist Announces Pelosi Fundraiser As She Begins Backing Off Pub Option
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the first time yesterday suggested she may be backing off her support of the public option. Huffington Post; September 12, 2009 |
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Bill Moyers talks with Floyd Abrams, a First Amendment attorney arguing to overturn parts of McCain-Feingold.
Next week, the Supreme Court reconvenes early for a special hearing on the constitutionality of campaign finance limits for corporations. Now with Bill Moyers; September 4, 2009 |
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Will Redistricting Initiative for California Congressional Seats Draw Pelosi's Attention?
... First, it will immediately draw the ire of Nancy Pelosi. She is unlikely to want to throw California's congressional seats up for grabs. ... The California Majority Report; September 5, 2009 |
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Pelosi to Wine and Dine Big Party Donors
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moves in a rarefied world of high society and high-level politics - and nothing underscores that fact quite like her plans for the August recess. Politico; August 6, 2009 |
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Night of the Living Vote-snatchers - from Steal Back Your Vote!
In 2002, George W. Bush signed the Help America Vote Act. When a Bush tells you he’s going to “help” you vote - look out! Greg Palast Journalism and Film; Linked on November 16, 2008 |
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Sheehan gets her debate
For a long time now, independent congressional candidate Cindy Sheehan has been asking the Democratic incumbent she is challenging, Nancy Pelosi, to a debate. Last Wednesday, Sheehan got to debate. IPR; 11/1/08 |
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GOP pushes Pelosi as boogeywoman
For more than two years, Nancy Pelosi has played a starring role in Republican attacks on Democratic congressional candidates. MLive.com; November 1, 2008 |
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Conservative Democrats run in House races
The prospects for big Democratic gains in the House, amplified by advances in the Senate and a White House victory, have spurred grave Republican warnings of a shift to the left ... LA Times; November 1, 2008 |
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A big pitch for Prop 1a, the high-speed rail bond
A pair of Big Kahunas in California politics made a last-minute pitch Friday in San Francisco for Proposition 1A, the $9.95-billion bond measure on Tuesday’s ballot ... BottleNeck Blog; November 1, 2008 |
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What Do They Have to Do to Lose Your Vote?
Watching the Democrats in the final weeks of the presidential election has been a lesson in revisionist history. While they lament the terrible crimes perpetrated ... by George Bush ... FCJ; November 2, 2008 |
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Speaker Pelosi Heckled During Press Conference
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was interrupted during a press conference earlier today and asked why she refuses to debate her opponents in the race for the eighth congressional district. October 31, 2008
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Fog City Journal Comment of the Year: A ‘D’ After Pelosi’s Name Does Not a Democrat Make
As Speaker of the House, Rep. Pelosi is the third most powerful person in our government. She controls what bills get brought before Congress. FCJ; November 1, 2008 |
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DCCC spending $279,000 on TV ads in CA-04 race
After months of being raised by the Republican side as a boogeyman for 4th Congressional District voters, ... Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) is getting involved in the campaign - sort of. PolitickerCA.com; 10-22-08 |
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Cindy's world
Things are getting downright weird for Cindy Sheehan, the world's most famous anti-Iraq war activist. SF Chron; October 19, 2008 |
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Sheehan claims her campaign against Pelosi is being sabotaged
Cindy Sheehan, the peace-activist-mom who lost a son in Iraq and who gained national prominence by protesting outside of President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, ... PolitickerCA.com; October 19, 2008
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Cindy Sheehan on San Francisco Values
I am having a little difficulty grasping what the term “San Francisco” values means. I thought I knew…I hope I know…I hope I am right. FCJ; October 17, 2008 |
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Roseanne Barr Tells the Truth All Up in this Bitch, Promises to Slap Pelosi’s Face
Comediane Roseanne Barr sent Speaker Nancy Pelosi a strongly worded message last night: If the two of them cross paths, be ready to fight! FCJ; October 15, 2008 |
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Peskin Discusses his Support for Pelosi's Reelection Bid
San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin echoed his support for Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her reelection bid yesterday and took aim at Cindy Sheehan’s grassroots campaign ... FCJ; October 8, 2008 |
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Pelosi paying thousands to husband's firm
Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that it's "just foolish" to suggest that her husband is benefiting from tens of thousands of dollars one of her political committees is paying a firm he owns. SF Chron; October 3, 2008 |
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Ryan Alessi's political column: Ky. Dems mixed on Obama visit
"If Nancy Pelosi's leadership leads to projects and programs that are beneficial to the 2nd Congressional District, I would support her," Boswell said. "I think it would be presumptuous ..." Lexington H-L; 9/1/08 |
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Reporter questions for Pelosi
Digg CEO Jay Adelson asks House Speaker Nancy Pelosi questions sent by iReporters and selected by the Digg community. August 27, 2008 |
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Denver shows it's still the old West
Democrats converged on Denver last week to party, buy political paraphernalia and nominate Barack Obama. They also came to push their energy plan. SF Chron; August 31, 2008 |
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Dorman covers Pelosi speaking to Iowans
House speaker Nancy Pelosi is schedule to speak to Iowa delegates at a breakfast this morning at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Pelosi Heckled By Democrats at Convention
Nancy Pelosi is being heckled mercilessly during convention week in Denver by fellow Democrats angry over Congress’ failure to end the Iraq war. Inside Cover; August 27, 2008 |
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Pelosi addresses smaller group Tuesday
Following her speech at the Pepsi Center on Monday night, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tuesday morning addressed a smaller but just as enthusiastic crowd regarding the Democratic agenda. Craig Daily Press; 8/26/08 |
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Pelosi addresses California delegation at convention
Democrats opened their national convention in Denver on Monday, seeking unity and urging Hillary Clinton supporters to rally behind the Barack Obama-Joe Biden ticket. Santa Rosa Press Democrat; August 26, 2008 |
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Behind the scenes, Pelosi has her work cut out
The first woman to lead the U.S. House of Representatives has a new book out - "Know Your Power: A Message to America’s Daughters." Boston Herald; August 26, 2008 |
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Pelosi admits Democrats not yet united
Nancy Pelosi acknowledged Monday that Democrats are not yet united following the bitter primary fight that divided supporters of likely Democratic nominee Barack Obama and rival Hillary Rodham Clinton. AP; 8/25/08 |
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Pelosi to delegates: Stop wallowing over primary results
Stop wallowing, the primary election is over. That was the message House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered this morning even as she acknowledged that reconciliation ... SJ Merc; August 25, 2008 |
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Nancy Pelosi Up Next- Live Blogging
Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to appear in the next segment called “On the Campaign Trail,” ... Michelle Obama Watch; Posted on August 26, 2008 |
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Pelosi: Newest GOP Ad "insults Our Intelligence"
Nancy Pelosi came out swinging at the first official convention event on Sunday, calling Sen. John McCain “bankrupt” of ideas, after Republicans unveiled a new ad questioning why ... Politico; August 24, 2008 |
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Pelosi takes supporting role in Denver
Nancy Pelosi, revved and ready just hours before she is to open the Democratic National Convention, ripped a new ad by John McCain that suggests Hillary Rodham Clinton was "passed over" ... SF Gate; Ausgust 24, 2008 |
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DCCC endorses ...
The newly elected progressive block of the local Democratic Party flexed their muscles during tonight's endorsements. It was a full house, with only Rep. Nancy Pelosi's seat empty. SFBG; August 14, 2008 |
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Nancy Pelosi is raising millions of dollars, but keeping very little for her own reelection campaign
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi seems to be feeling pretty confident in her reelection prospects this November, despite an independent challenge by high-profile peace mom Cindy Sheehan. SFBG; August 20, 2008 |
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Pelosi blasts Lieberman
Nancy Pelosi blasted Sen. Joe Lieberman today for making what she called "totally irresponsible" remarks about Democrat Barack Obama, which she warned could prompt ... SF Gate; August 13, 2008 |
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Cindy Sheehan Certified for Ballot as Independent Against Pelosi
San Francisco election officials today certified Cindy Sheehan for the November ballot against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She had to get 10,198 signatures. Ballot Access News; August 11, 2008 |
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Convention to feature Obama's wife, Pelosi
Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi will be the featured first-night speakers at the Democratic National Convention ... AP: August 13, 2008 |
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The Anger Over an Obama Quote
... when he concluded, according to the meeting attendee, 'this is the moment, as Nancy [Pelosi] noted, that the world is waiting for.' Washington Post; August 10, 2008 |
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Calling All Votes
... They remain convinced that their gal got a raw deal ... that she was cheated out of her Florida and Michigan delegates by hostile power brokers like Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi ... NYT; August 9, 2008 |
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Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi on July 29
View video here. YouTube; Posted on August 3, 2008 |
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Veepstakes: A New Name
Edwards, 56, has been pushed by ... Nancy Pelosi and other congressional Democrats who cite his work on veterans' affairs and nuclear nonproliferation ... Newsweek; posted August 3, 2008 |
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Pelosi pushes Texas lawmaker as Obama running mate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is behind on a dark horse in the Democratic veepstakes: Rep. Chet Edwards of Texas. AP; August 3, 2008
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Sheehan Heads to Ballot in Race to Oust Pelosi
Yesterday, Cindy Sheehan and campaign aides and supporters completed their presentation of over 13,233 petition signatures to place her name on the November ballot ... Indybay; July 31, 2008 |
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McCain extends olive branch to Pelosi, Gore
John McCain, engaged in increasingly sharp attacks on rival Barack Obama, pledged that if elected president, he would work closely with Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... SF Gate; July 30, 2008 |
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What Pelosi Doesn't Get About Persuasion
It isn't as if women don't have enough stereotypes to deal with but along comes Nancy Pelosi to tell those who supported Hillary Clinton's nomination that they shouldn't act like poor sports. Huff Post; 7/21/08 |
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Pelosi to Clinton Backers: Stop Worrying About the VP
Nancy Pelosi urged disaffected backers of Hillary Clinton to support Barack Obama's choice for vice president, even if he picks a female candidate not named Clinton. Huffington Post; July 21, 2008 |
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WATCH>> Pelosi, Gore Like Weekend Voting Idea
Today at the Netroots ... conference ... I spoke with ... Nancy Pelosi, ... Al Gore, and U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett about the proposals in Congress to move Election Day to Saturday and Sunday. Huff Post; July 20, 2008 |
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Anti-Obama Democrats, Pelosi's Bush Blast and Red States in Play
According to justsaynodeal.com cofounder Diane Mantouvalos in an online FoxNews.com video posted Thursday, the Democratic anti-Obama movement is growing online. US News and World Reports; July 18, 2008 |
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Pelosi, Other Leaders Aiding Kilpatrick
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and other Democratic leaders are scheduled over the next two weeks to visit the district of endangered Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-Mich.) ... Roll Call; July 18, 2008 |
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Pelosi Reveals Herself and Makes Case for Redistricting, Unintentionally
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and other California Congressional Democrats this week declared their opposition to Prop 11, the redistricting reform initiative on the state's November ballot. New America Foudnation; 7/18/08 |
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Tales from the Campaign Trail
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama is determined to keep his process for choosing a running mate a closely guarded secret, but he will appear in public on Wednesday ... Reuters; Updated regularly |
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Governor: Your Redistricting Measure is Deeply Flawed
The House leaders explained that they oppose the initiative "because it is a vehicle to increase Republican influence in state government at a time when the Republican Party is losing influence ..." The Majority Report; 7/16/08 |
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Is Clinton-Obama Unity Just a Town in N.H.?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi relayed that she'd told her fellow Democrats that "Sen. Clinton has emerged from this election the most respected political figure in America, for now and for a long time." ABC News; 6/25/08 |
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Pelosi dishes on the '76 presidential primary
In the teaser for her upcoming book, publisher Random House has audio portions of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talking about getting Jerry Brown to participate in Maryland's 1976 presidential primary. Politicker.com; 7/2/08 |
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Pelosi suggests Chet Edwards for VP
A video that appeared on the Web this morning has a brief interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about who would be a good vice presidential candidate. Austin American; June 24, 2008 |
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Dems Pressure Lawmakers for Cash
With Election Day less than five months away, House Democratic leaders are putting the squeeze on their rank-and-file members for more cash. Politico; June 19, 2008 |
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Pelosi's first dibs
Ben Smith's Blog. Posted June 19, 2008 |
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Reid, Pelosi meet with members of Obama's vetting team
Two members of Barack Obama's vice presidential-vetting team met separately Monday with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... AP; June 9, 2008 |
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House Democrats hoping for Obama factor
With the Democratic presidential nominee locked in, the party now hopes to capitalize on Sen. Barack Obama's popularity in upcoming congressional races. CNN; June 6, 2008 |
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Pelosi won't allow convention fight
Nancy Pelosi says she will step in if necessary to make sure the presidential nomination fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama does not reach the Democratic National Convention ... SF Chron; May 29, 2008 |
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Pelosi: No on ''Dream Tickets'' and endorsements
Nancy Pelosi weighs in today on the contentious Democratic primary contest, saying on CNN's ''Larry King Live'' that she doesn't intend to endorse and she doesn't want to see a combo of Obama and Clinton. SF Chron; 4/24/08 |
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Pelosi, Reid, Dean may intervene in Democratic Primary
Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid took his comments about the state of the Democratic primary one step further today ... Huff Post; April 24, 2008 |
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Pelosi: Clinton, Obama sharing the ticket not a good idea
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton shouldn't share the Democratic presidential ticket unless they really want to. AP; April 25, 2008 |
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Pelosi favors cut in super delegates
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday that she favors reducing the number of super delegates - and their oversized influence - in choosing the Democratic Party's nominee. Cleveland Plain Dealer; April 9, 2008 |
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Pelosi: Superdelegates free to vote conscience
Nancy Pelosi, who flatly predicts there will be no "dream team'' of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on the ballot in November, also says this contest will have to "run its course" ... The Swamp; April 1, 2008 |
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Pelosi puts pretty face on ugly fight
Nancy Pelosi told a cheering crowd of Democrats on Friday that no matter who wins the party's presidential nomination, their candidate would reverse the troubled course of the Bush administration. SJ Merc; 3/29/08 |
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As state Dems gather, Pelosi not taking sides
Nancy Pelosi, kicking off a weekend convention of California Democratic Party heavyweights, stuck to the middle ground Friday despite the increasingly personal battle ... SF Chron; March 29, 2008 |
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Pelosi attacks McCain for backing Calif.'s 2005 special election
Nancy Pelosi steered clear of the superdelegate controversy Friday as she opened the California Democratic Party convention and instead went after the likely Republican presidential nominee, John McCain. SF Chron; 3/28/08 |
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Nader/Gonzalez Calls on McCain to Act to Break FEC Logjam
The Nader/Gonzalez campaign today called on Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and the Republican National Committee to move to break the logjam at the Federal Election Commission (FEC). KSFY.com; March 27, 2008 |
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Pelosi defends Democratic Party's superdelegates
In an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-California, explained and defended the involvement of so-called “superdelegates” in picking her party’s presidential nominee. CNN; 2/8/08 |
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Pelosi endorses Obama -- almost
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, pledged to remain neutral in the Democratic primary race, came as close as she could Monday to endorsing Barack Obama without actually doing it, as the San Francisco Chronicle reports. OpEd; 1/29/08 |
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Ethics Reform Recap: Pelosi follows in Gingrich’s footsteps
I recently came across an interesting New York Times story from January 1997 that reported on a tough new lobbying reform package then shaking up Washington. Harper's; January 29, 2008 |
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Lobbying, Ethics Rules have big loopholes
The party sponsored by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to celebrate the Senator Bill Frist, at the New York Yacht Club was one of the more over-the-top events of the RNC in 2004. NYT; 1/3/08 |
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Will House Leaders Duck Debate on Electronic Voting Compromise?
The House may regulate electronic voting this week, but a compromise curtailing the most controversial machines use may not be debated. ALterNet; September 17, 2007 |
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Exclusive | Emails Detail RNC Voter Suppression in Five States
Previously undisclosed documents detail how Republican operatives, with the knowledge of several White House officials, engaged in an illegal, racially-motivated effort to suppress votes ... Truthout.org; July 26, 2007.
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Accessibility Isn't Only Hurdle in Voting System Overhaul
Democrats in Congress who are trying to redesign the nation's voting system generally share the same goals: an affordable, easy-to-use system with durable paper ballots ... NYTimes; July 22, 2007. |
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Democrats Kiss Up to K Street
Democrats who were sent to Congress in the tide-turning election of 2006 are selling out the economic populism that got them elected in the first place. In These Times; July 19, 2007. |
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Clinton Backer’s Ties to Powerful Cut Both Ways
... He gave consulting contracts worth $3 million to Mr. Clinton, and recently hired the son of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ... NY Times; July 14, 2007. |
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Dems pass bill to give D.C. vote in House
House Democrats carried through Thursday on another of their party's longtime promises, passing a bill to give the District of Columbia a voting member in the House. SF Chron; April 20, 2007. |
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Pelosi's 2003 fund-raising committee was for exceeding federal limits
In October of 2003, Pelosi's fund-raising committee was fined $21,000 for illegally accepting donations over federal limits. Wikipedia; 04-15-07. |
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Pelosi's nomination tightrope walk
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is officially uncommitted in the Democratic presidential nomination contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Politico; March 22, 2008 |
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Pelosi's Office Responds To Clinton Supporters
Brendan Daly, a spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), responded late Wednesday night to a letter by supporters of New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Politico (CBS News); March 27, 2008 |
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Obama Backers Urge Pelosi to Stand Firm
Online activists at MoveOn.org, a liberal group that has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, responded today to a letter top donors to Sen. Hillary Clinton sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday. Wash Post; March 27, 2008 |
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