Politics: Obama Lays Out Economic Proposals and Assails G.O.P.

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September 08, 2010 Politics

Obama Lays Out Economic Proposals and Assails G.O.P. By HELENE COOPER President Obama called for an end to Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy in a lengthy and sharply populist speech. Political Times Crisis Past, Obama May Have Missed Opportunity By MATT BAI The president and his party face a problem that stems from decisions he made at the start of his administration. Ask Matt Bai a Question ADVERTISEMENT Chicago's 'Mayor for Life' Decides Not to Run By SUSAN SAULNY Shock over Mayor Richard M. Daley's news spread all the way to Washington, where the White House chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has said he would like the job. Interactive Timeline: Milestones Post a Comment More Coverage (chicagonewscoop.org) The Caucus No Cameras Allowed for S.C. House Debate By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE When Representative John M. Spratt Jr., a Democrat from South Carolina, agreed to debate Mick Mulvaney, his Republican opponent, on Tuesday night, it was on the condition that no television cameras be allowed to record the event. Massachusetts Gubernatorial Rivals Battle in Debate By ABBY GOODNOUGH Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, a Democrat, and Charles D. Baker, his Republican challenger, leapt into attack mode during their first televised debate on Tuesday. Barbour's Advice to Republicans By JEFF ZELENY Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, warns his party not to get ahead of itself. Senator Lisa Murkowski Seeks a Way Out of Defeat By WILLIAM YARDLEY Senator Lisa Murkowski, who lost Alaska's G.O.P. primary, is exploring ways to run in the general election, including as a write-in candidate or as a Libertarian. How "Blame Bush" Plays in Midterm Polls By DALIA SUSSMAN What the polls say about the tactic of invoking George W. Bush's name and linking him to Republican candidates when he's off the ballot and out of office. New Ads in Florida Senate Race By ASHLEY PARKER In a three-man race, Charlie Crist and Kendrick Meek make pitches for choosing them. ADVERTISEMENT Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.

FiveThirtyEight G.O.P. Senate Chances Improve By NATE SILVER A polling model suggests that Republican chances of taking hold of the Senate are improving. Clinton Speech Offers Policy Overview By MARK LANDLER Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's speech sought to showcase the successes of the Obama administration's foreign policy. Dance On White House Stage, Space Is Constrained; Imagination Is Not By ALASTAIR MACAULAY The White House hosted the first performance in a planned dance series, matching performances in music, poetry and other arts that have already been held there. Letter From Connecticut Connecticut Senate Hopefuls Focus on a Town of Independents By PAUL BASS Nearly half of the registered voters in East Haven are unaffiliated, and the candidates are eager to win their support. Political Memo Christie, in Perpetual Motion, Aims to Put Lapse Behind Him By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA Gov. Chris Christie stays on the attack as the New Jersey Assembly convenes a hearing on a lost education grant. ADVERTISEMENT

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