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FEC Files Complaint Against Vern Buchanan

Florida Republican’s campaign donations questioned by FEC.

Heath Shuler Political Hire Latest Expansion of National Profile

The Blue Dog Democrat is getting more involved in working to win back the House majority.

Florida Hosting Yet Another GOP Presidential Debate

Fox is teaming up with the state party, and it’s likely Florida will do a straw poll for 2012ers.

Young Democrats of America Taps Christine Pelosi as Temporary Chief

Christine Pelosi was named interim executive director of the Young Democrats of America on Friday.

First-Ever Tea Party Presidential Debate Scheduled

The Republican primary debate will be hosted by the Tea Party Express and CNN.

Poll: Paul Ryan Leads GOP Field for Wisconsin Senate

Incoming Budget chairman and GOP Young Gun is favorite of his state's GOP to run for Senate.

Iowa GOP Sets Presidential Straw Poll for August 2011

The Republican Party of Iowa announced Thursday that its presidential straw poll will be held Aug. 13, 2011, in Ames. The announcement came on the heels of news that Florida Republicans are hoping to schedule their own early nonbinding straw poll.

Alaska Judge: State Should Have Senator by January

Sen. Lisa Murkowski appears likely to be certified the winner of her drawn-out re-election bid against fellow Republican Joe Miller before the new Congress begins in January.

NRSC Completes Senior Staff

The National Republican Senatorial Committee completed its senior staff roster on Thursday by promoting three current operatives to new positions.

Women Saying ‘No’ to Palin?

A new poll conducted for the liberal women’s group EMILY’s List found female voters would overwhelmingly support President Barack Obama’s re-election bid if he were running against former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Club for Growth Floats Porker Primaries Idea

The conservative Club for Growth, which got involved in GOP primaries in 2010, issued a warning Wednesday for Republican Members of Congress who back a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that includes earmarks.

Pollster Finds Sherrod Brown in ‘Trouble’ in 2012

The Ohio Democrat doesn’t earn more than 43 percent against any Republican in a new poll.

Coleman Won’t Run but Not Endorsing Steele, Either

Norm Coleman tells Roll Call he’ll honor a promise to Michael Steele, and that’s about it.

Poll Finds Kohl Safe, but GOP Warns Finding Is Premature

Sen. Herb Kohl would easily win re-election in 2012, a new survey from Public Policy Polling found.

Mark Your Calendar: First New Hampshire Presidential Debate Set

The first-in-the-nation primary state will play host to a June 2011 debate.

NRCC Changes Up Staff to Prep for 2012

The NRCC is shaking things up as some staffers head elsewhere.

Groups Target Democrats Using Nancy Pelosi

Having spent more than $70 million to influence the 2010 midterms, American Crossroads announced today that it’s already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight Democrats in 2012.

Steele Surprise Shakes Up RNC Race

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has turned the race to lead the party upside down with a defiant announcement that he’ll seek a second term.

Bachmann Leads Potential Senate Field in Minnesota

Rep. Michele Bachmann would fare best in a Republican primary for the Minnesota Senate seat, a new poll finds.

Rangel Hints He’ll Retire in 2012

Following his censure by the House, Rep. Charlie Rangel is suddenly noting his age when talking about his future.

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