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Eric Massa A Small Loss For New York Progressives

Posted on March 3 2010 by Congress Watcher

To progressive Democrats, Eric Massa’s departure for Congress is a welcome blow to the right wing Blue Dog Coalition.

Harold Ford Finds His Anti-Gay Past is the Darndest Thing

Posted on February 25 2010 by Congressional Aid

When Harold Ford was a Democratic congressman from Tennessee, he voted twice for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. Running for a U.S. Senate seat in Tennessee, he actively asserted his opposition to gay marriage: “I oppose gay marriage. This November, there’s a referendum on the Tennessee ballot to ban same-sex marriage — I [...]

Patriot Act Divides Maloney From Saujani

Posted on January 8 2010 by Congress Watcher

The campaign of Reshma Saujani bears watching as the candidate discusses more issues, to determine whether the 14th district primary race can be characterized as an ideological struggle, part of a generational transition, or a manifestation of some other political force.

A Smoky Taste Of New York

Posted on January 5 2010 by Congress Watcher

This year, as in 2008, Democrat Kevin Powell is seeking to replace Congressman Towns.

Gillibrand Ducks Afghanistan, Tasini Takes It On

Posted on December 25 2009 by Congress Watcher

Kirsten Gillibrand won’t speak openly about Afghanistan in her campaign. Jonathan Tasini, on the other hand, is direct and frank about the approach he would take if elected to the U.S. Senate.

Where To Get Live Updates Of Today’s Special Elections To Congress

Posted on November 3 2009 by Congress Watcher

If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute updates of the results of today’s special election in New York State’s 23rd congressional district, the New York State Secretary of State won’t be much help. The most recent congressional special election results they’ve got are from an election that was held back in May. Check the Watertown Daily Times, [...]

Will New York’s 23rd District Adopt the Palin-Limbaugh-Armey Model of Politics?

Posted on October 23 2009 by Congressional Aid

New York’s 23rd Congressional District sits at the top of the state, and the race for New York’s 23rd Congressional seat sits at the top of the agenda of conservative strategists. In this case, the conservative agenda might not match the Republican agenda. The official Republican Party candidate is Dede Scozzafava, but those on the [...]

Blue Dogs Getting Pressure From Non-Constituents

Posted on September 5 2009 by Congress Watcher

Sam Johnson, who represents the 3rd congressional district in Texas, has been coordinating a campaign of phone calls from his constituents to members of the Blue Dog Coalition, telling them that voters want them to “stay strong” in opposition to health care reform.

Tasini Runs In Support Of Marriage Equality

Posted on August 21 2009 by Congress Watcher

Jonathan Tasini is the only candidate for New York’s junior Senate seat to have signed the Dallas Principles for speedy recognition of LGBT rights.

Democrat Works Against Marriage Equality In NY Special Election

Posted on August 12 2009 by Congress Watcher

Bill Owens is under no pressure to oppose marriage equality legislation. The Republican in the race, Dede Scozzafava, has announced that she supports marriage equality.

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