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- Senate Seat Sale Not Blagojevich's Worst CrimeA jury today found former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich guilty of trying to sell the president's former Senate seat, but Blagojevich's other crime was much more heinous.
- Wisconsin's Herb Kohl to Leave Senate; Seat Up for GrabsThe announced retirement of Democratic Senator Herb Kohl has offered the promise of even more entertaining political drama in a state that has seen more than its share of that commodity in recent months.
- George Allen Planning Rematch with James Webb for Virginia Senate SeatGeorge Allen, former governor of and senator from Virginia, seems to be preparing for a rematch against James Webb, the man who beat him by 1 percent for his Senate seat in 2006. That will make the 2012 Virginia Senate race interesting indeed.
- Florida Rape Election Scandal - Rape Ads Used in Senate Seat Abortion IssuesRape election scandal - Lizabeth Benacquisto (R) and Kevin Radar battle publicly over their campaign commercial ads against abortion as a result of rape.
- Pennsylvania Candidates Sestak and Toomey Vie for Senate SeatColumn discussing the viewpoint of Republican Senate candidate Pat Toomey on health care reform as advertised in his campaign ads and how his opinion may not be the most responsible or informed one.
Jesse Jackson Jr. In Hot Water Over Senate Seat and "Social Acquaintance"Jesse Jackson, Jr. is involved in a double scandal that includes buying a senate seat and rendezvous with a "social acquaintance".
Feds Gear Up for Re-trial of Rod Blagojevich, Brother Off the Hook for Repeat TrialWhile strong opinions continue regarding the first trial and upcoming re-trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, some seem to support the Feds' decision to not make his brother Rob Blagojevich go through a second trial.
Obama Subpoena Sought by Blagojevich Lawyers - Witness Says Obama Has Knowlege of the Senate Seat TalksPresident Obama subpoena being sought by Blagojevich Lawyers. Obama says he has no knowledge of filling his Senate seat talks, witness contradicts Obama.- President Obama's Desperate Attempt to Save Massachusetts Senate SeatAt stake for President Obama is the all-important 60th vote in the Senate. Not only does this election imperil his signature health care legislation, it threatens to jeopardize his entire legislative agenda.
- Kirsten Gillibrand Tapped for New York Senate SeatKirsten Gillibrand, 43, an upstate Democratic congresswoman, has been tapped by Gov. David Paterson to fill Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's vacant senate seat.
- Caroline Kennedy Vies for Senate SeatIs she qualified for the job?
- Transformational Leadership Times 1.32: The Illinois Senate SeatThis discussion is about events revolving around the Illinois senate seat left vacant as a consequence of the election of Barack Obama as the President of the United States.
- Harry Reid Adds His Own Controversy to Illinois Senate Seat DebateThe battle over the vacant Illinois Senate seat has now included Harry Reid, who vows to block indicted Governor Rod Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris. But Reid has gotten accusations of racism in doing so.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich Appoints Roland Burris to Vacant Senate SeatWhen Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich said he would "Fight! Fight! Fight!" he meant it. Whether one believes Blagojevich is delusional or a man battling false charges, one must acknowledge that the Illinois governor is not backing down.- Ten Reasons Why You Want to Buy a Senate SeatThis is a satirical list of reasons why a rich person would like to buy a Senate seat.
US Senator Mel Martinez to RetireMel Martinez, Florida's sole Republican United States Senator, has decided to retire instead of running for a new term in 2010. The retirement of Mel Martinez is bound to set off a scramble in both parties for candidates for a now open Senate seat.
Ted Stevens' Conviction May Cost Alaska Senate SeatA jury handed down its verdict on Monday in the corruption trial of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens: Guilty on all seven counts of falsifying federal disclosure forms. The decision may have cost him the Alaska Senate seat he has held for 40 years...- Democratic Contest for Hutchison Senate Seat a Two-Man RaceSince former General Ricardo Sanchez has withdrawn from the race to fill the United States Senate seat being vacated by Kay Bailey Hutchison, it looks like that two men will be the top competitors for the Democratic nomination.
Top Ten Surprise 2010 Election WinnersA number of surprising wins during the 2010 midterm elections has pundits scratching their heads. Read about ten surprising political races which shook the world in this article.- Southfield Democrat Vince Gregory Topples Republican Juggernaut for 14th District State Senate SeatThe Republican party had many successes after Tuesday's mid-term election. But the GOP was shut down in it's clean sweep attempt, but several Detroit area democrats. Notable is Vince Gregory who won the 14th District State Senate seat.
Blagojevich Trial Tapes: "The Whole World's Listening"A summary of some of the more damaging testimony from trial transcripts and tapes played in the Chicago trial of impeached ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich between July 2 and July 8, 2010.
Special Election to Fill Robert Byrd's Senate Seat Scheduled for November 2012The Secretary of State of West Virginia Has Ruled That the Special Election to Fill Robert Byrd's Vacant Senate Seat Will be Held on November 6, 2012. West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin Will Appoint an Interim Senator to Serve for the Next 15 Months.- District 25 Senate Race: Milledgeville's Floyd Griffin Will Challenge Johnny Grant in NovemberFloyd Griffin wants his old seat back in the Georgia State Senate, and has begun the journey to make it a reality by qualifying during the final week of April.
Blagojevich Lawyers to Subpoena President Obama - Witness Contradicts Obama's Claim that He Had No InvolvementBlagojevich Lawyers to Subpoena President Obama. They have a witness that contradicts Obama's statements that he knew nothing about the talks of his vacated Senate seat.
Fox News Channel Reports Republican Scott Brown Projected to Win MA Senate SeatMA Election Night Updates Courtesy of Fox News Channel- GOP Candidates for Calif. Senate SeatA point-by-point analysis of GOP candidates running for the senate to unseat Barbara Boxer, the incumbent.
- Is Integrity Dead?Article examining whether personal integrity is a thing of the past.
- The Writer that I AmDescription of a poetry writer, personal views
- Lies and LiarsWe, the people, are being lied to on a daily basis. And no-one dares call a liar a liar
- Blagojevich - Innocent or Guilty?Is Governor Blagojevich or Illinois innocent or guilty? Should there be a Special Election for President-Elect Obama's Senate seat? Should the Governor be impeached?
- Government for SaleTwo in a row. That is the number of consecutive Illinois governors in trouble with the law.
- Obama's Triple Talk ExpressCan Obama be any less clear regarding Obama's relationship with Illinois Governor Blagojevich?
- Illinois Governor Blagojevich Arrested on Corruption ChargesRod Blagojevich and his chief of staff face federal corruption charges, including an attempt to make a profit out of a U.S. Senate appointment and trying to get member of the Chicago Tribune fired.
- MSNBC: Watch for Virginia, McCain Triangle, Senate SeatsPer MSNBC.com, these are the top five things to be on the lookout for tonight during election returns.
Top 2006 News Stories in Richmond, Virginia: Jim Webb Wins Senate SeatIn a surprising upset over incumbent George Allen, Democratic challenger Jim Webb won a seat in the Senate by less than 1% of the vote, handing complete control of the Congress to the Democratic Party.