As chairman of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, I know first hand the important role played by the NCEC in Democratic politics. In 2006, they were a major factor in the Democrats regaining majority control of Congress. NCEC’s state-of-the-art campaign technology which they provide as an in-kind service to candidates is unmatched.

Charles E. Schumer
U.S. Senator, New York

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Book Review: 'The Waxman Report' by Henry Waxman

Washington Post - Politics. Sun, 5 Jul 2009
"The Waxman Report" explains, at least, how Congress can work, and it is fun to read. You finish it with gratitude to the voters of Beverly Hills and nearby areas who keep returning this ornery fellow to the House to challenge entrenched special interests.

‘Family Friendly’ White House Proves Less So for Many Aides

New York Times - Washington. Sat, 4 Jul 2009
While the Obamas have promised to accommodate employees with children, the demands of working for the president have made work-family balance elusive.

Advocacy Groups Should Halt Attacks on Moderate Democrats, Obama Says

Washington Post - Politics. Sat, 4 Jul 2009
President Obama, strategizing yesterday with congressional leaders about health-care reform, complained that liberal advocacy groups ought to drop their attacks on Democratic lawmakers and devote their energy to promoting passage of comprehensive legislation.

Honduras rulers reject OAS call for Zelaya return

Reuters: Politics. Fri, 3 Jul 2009
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras's interim rulers spurned a demand from the Organization of American States on Friday to restore leftist President Manuel Zelaya to power, deepening Central America's worst political crisis in decades.

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July 1 Election Insider


Al Franken’s long awaited victory in the Minnesota recount has given Democrats a 60 seat majority in the U.S. Senate. This represents the first time since 1979 that either party has enjoyed this large of a majority. While we celebrate the success of the last 3 years, our attention is focused on 2010.

June 30 Election Insider


Even with a strong Democratic majority in the House, there will be votes that will be decided by the smallest of margins. Last Friday, the majority was challenged with the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which seeks to curb the effects of global warming and end our dependence on foreign energy sources.

December 10 Election Insider


After losing more than 50 House seats in the last two elections, the Republicans will be looking to 1994 as a source of inspiration for their goal of retaking control of congress.

December 8 Election Insider


In the end, the 2008 election did not shatter all previous turnout records as many of the political theorists predicted. Overall, in terms of turnout, the election was more ordinary than spectacular.

November 1 Election Insider


The early vote numbers in the battleground states have been encouraging thus far, as turnout has been historic, and all polls suggest that Obama is in the lead.