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 September 21, 2010Politics |
 Move to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Stalls in SenateBy DAVID M. HERSZENHORNThe Senate voted not to proceed with debate of the annual authorization of military spending that included a provision allowing the repeal of the policy on gay soldiers. Donor Names Remain Secret as Rules ShiftBy MICHAEL LUO and STEPHANIE STROMNonprofit groups, which are not allowed to be primarily political, are big players in this year's election, and their donors can usually remain anonymous. ADVERTISEMENT  The CaucusComing Soon: Michelle Obama, CampaignerBy MICHAEL D. SHEARDemocratic candidates want to be seen with the First Lady, and next month some of them will get their wish. This Time, It's 'Mourning in America'By ASHLEY PARKERA conservative lobbying group plans to release a stark, one-minute ad on Wednesday called "Mourning in America," a play on its 1984 "Morning in America" ad for Ronald Reagan. Arizona Woman Fights to Wear Tea Party T-Shirt to VoteBy MARC LACEYA woman Flagstaff, Ariz., has filed a lawsuit seeking permission to wear her Tea Party T-shirt at the polls. Fund-Raiser Says Jackson Sought Contributions for Senate SeatBy EMMA GRAVES FITZSIMMONSA fund-raiser for Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. has told federal authorities that Mr. Jackson asked him to offer Rod R. Blagojevich campaign contributions in exchange for appointing Mr. Jackson to the Senate, according to a report. Carter's Claim of SuperiorityBy MICHAEL D. SHEARThe former president lets on in an interview that he sees what he has done since leaving office as "probably superior" to what other former presidents have accomplished. More Politics News Bill Clinton Stumps for ObamaBy JIM RUTENBERG and KATE ZERNIKEIn the final weeks of the 2010 midterm campaign, Mr. Clinton has emerged as one of the most important defenders of President Obama's Congressional majorities. Tax Cuts on Colorado Ballot Stir AlarmBy DAN FROSCHBoth parties fear that if frustrated voters approve the ballot measures, they could pose major challenges for state and local governments in providing basic services.  Lady Gaga Goes Political in MaineBy KATIE ZEZIMAThe pop music sensation made an impassioned speech to the crowd of college students, parents with small children, teenagers and service members calling for the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell."  Paladino Campaigns in a Borough He MockedBy MICHAEL BARBARO and ELIZABETH A. HARRISCarl P. Paladino, the Republican candidate for governor, has disparaged Manhattan but expects to spend much of the fall campaigning in and near New York City. | Short of Repeal, G.O.P. Will Chip at Health LawBy ROBERT PEARRepublicans say they will try to withhold money needed to administer the health care overhaul. Medicare Advantage Premiums to Fall in 2011By ROBERT PEARThe administration's surprise announcement means that nearly a million beneficiaries will pay an average of $155 less for coverage next year. FiveThirtyEightFiveThirtyEightGeneric Ballots May Skew Against DemocratsBy NATE SILVERPolls that ask about specific candidates show Democrats losing fewer seats in the House than generic polls. Video: The Democrats' StrategyBy THE NEW YORK TIMESNate Silver on President Obama's campaign schedule and the key states for Democrats. Multimedia |
Video: Lady Gaga's Speech (MSNBC)
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