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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Congress seen passing India nuke deal eventually
Reuters: Politics. Sun, 7 Sep 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The odds of the U.S. Congress passing a U.S.-India civil nuclear deal this year are long, U.S. congressional aides and analysts said on Sunday, but the deal is all but certain to win approval eventually.
Louisiana Oyster Industry Reels From Gustav
NPR - US News. Sun, 7 Sep 2008
Host Liane Hansen speaks with Kevin Voisin, Vice President of Marketing at Motivatit Seafoods in Houma Louisiana. The company was hit hard by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and now the Houma area is reeling in the aftermath of Gustav.
Congress's Return Adds Another Facet to Elections
Washington Post - Politics. Sun, 7 Sep 2008
A suddenly unsettled presidential race will have a new variable added to the mix this week: Congress.
Seeking Details, Lawmakers Cite Anthrax Doubts
New York Times - Washington. Sat, 6 Sep 2008
Members of Congress say they do not think the F.B.I. has proved that an Army scientist was the anthrax killer.
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August 12 Election Insider
CBS News features an analysis by Mark Gersh, NCEC Washington Director, and Anthony Salvano of CBS news, showing why Barack Obama has a serious chance to win Colorado in 2008.
July 23 Election Insider
In 2004, national polls in the presidential race showed the volatility of public opinion at the time, as both candidates held slim leads at different times in the campaign.
July 11 Election Insider
Political pundits are making outlandish predictions about Democratic gains in the House in 2008, in some cases predicting a 30+ seat gain.
June 9 Election Insider
Now that Senator Barack Obama has secured the Democratic nomination for president, Democrats can move forward as a party to face an even more daunting task: defeating John McCain.
May 22 Election Insider
Last week's Democratic victory in the special election in Mississippi 's First District was nothing short of spectacular. This victory made Democrats a perfect three for three in special elections in 2008, all of which took place in traditionally strong GOP districts in Illinois , Louisiana , and Mississippi.
