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What’s new: DNC’s Dean was dissed, supporters say; Kennedy gets ‘mixed review’

January 9th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Economy, Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. The flow of the day's political news is likely to be strongly affected by the December employment numbers -- due for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at 8:30 a.m. ET. As USA TODAY reported yesterday, they...

What’s new: Reid has some stumbles; porn industry wants a bailout

January 8th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. Before we get to the headlines, there's some housekeeping to take care of. A new blog just launched at USATODAY.com. It's called The Oval, and it's going to be a place to go to for news about the...

What’s new: ‘I do not work for Barack Obama,’ Reid says

January 7th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. President-elect Barack Obama is scheduled to hold a news conference in Washington this morning at 10:15 a.m. ET. We're planning to live-blog as it happens. Also today, he joins President Bush and former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W....

What’s new: ‘High drama’ possible when Burris gets to Senate

January 6th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. Inauguration Day is two weeks away. The House and Senate have their swearing-in ceremonies today. And meanwhile, here are some of the political stories making headlines: • Chicago Tribune -- "High drama" expected as Burris heads to Senate:...

What’s new: Did Richardson tell Obama’s team enough?

January 5th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington last night. Obama's young daughters begin school there today, and he has meetings scheduled with Congressional leaders and advisers to talk about how to get the economy moving. As USA TODAY's John...

What’s new: Did Richardson tell Obama’s team enough?

January 5th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington last night. Obama's young daughters begin school there today, and he has meetings scheduled with Congressional leaders and advisers to talk about how to get the economy moving. As USA TODAY's John...

What’s new: Franken takes slightly larger lead; Reid weighed in on Ill. Senate choice

January 4th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. The latest news from Minnesota about the state's still-undecided Senate race is among the stories making headlines today. As KARE-TV reports, Democrat Al Franken now has a 225-vote lead over incumbent Republican Norm Coleman, but court challenges are...

What’s new: Conservatives see some liberals they don’t like in Obama’s ranks

January 2nd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, Obituary, What's new
Good morning. It's the first Friday of 2009 and here are some of the political stories making headlines: • The Washington Post -- Conservatives worry about some of the liberals who are advising Obama: "Some well-known Democratic activists are advising...

What’s new: Blagojevich’s controversial move; lobbyist sues ‘Times’ over McCain story

December 31st, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. It's the last day of 2008 -- quite a year when it comes to politics. As for the day's headlines, we'll start with a selection about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's decision to name former state attorney general Roland...

What’s new: Ex-Bush aide says Katrina was ‘final nail’ in president’s political coffin

December 30th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Inauguration, Morning briefing, What's new
Good morning. Inauguration Day is now three weeks away. Meanwhile, here are some of the political stories making headlines: • Vanity Fair -- Former Bush aide says Katrina response was "final nail in the coffin:" The magazine has put together...

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