Leaders in Las Vegas are showing new interest in re-establishing a rail link between Sin City and Southern California, after more than 20 years without rail service. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) said that she would push for resumption of Amtrak
Unlike many of his Democratic colleagues running in competitive Senate races, Michigan Rep. Gary Peters has touted his support for environmentalist policies on the campaign trail, including speaking about global warming at the left-wing “Netroots Nation” conference and boasting on
Democratic strategist Joe Trippi said on Sunday that it would be a “miracle” if Democrats manage to fend off a Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate come Nov. 4. “I would gauge that Republicans are likely to pick up between
On September 20 The Arizona Republic reported the Senator John McCain (R-AZ) refuses to campaign on behalf of Republican Senate candidate Cory Gardner (R-CO-4th Dist.) because incumbent Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO) is a family friend. According to the Republic, McCain confirmed he
The headlines will tell you the GOP is up big in the mid-term’s so called “intensity war.” Also keep in mind that a GOP consulting class that’s been getting hammered in the media lately is no doubt now fully behind
On this weekend’s broadcast of “Fox News Sunday,” Republican strategist Karl Rove said it’s not a given the GOP will take control of the U.S. Senate because of the Democrats’ cash advantage. Rove said, “The dynamics are good for Republicans –
Despite a rousing speech by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), who indicated that he would soon open an office in the state in pursuit of his presidential ambitions, California’s Republican Party convention in Los Angeles, “Reclaim California,” sounded a note of
US spy planes are flying over South London in a bid to track down ‘Jihadi John’ via his associates still in the area. The planes are being flown by British pilots, are carrying FBI agents, and are equipped with state
Talk radio host Laura Ingraham stressed the importance of immigration to the 2016 presidential election and assessed the declining probability of the Republican Party re-taking the Senate on Friday. Ingraham pointed out that because “the establishment pretty much got all
John Bolton’s Super PAC announced on Friday that it will spend $5 million for online ads in three key Senate races starting immediately. “This ad buy includes three ads with 15 customized national security messages intended to sway distinct clusters
Education. Energy. Economy. Since I announced my candidacy for California State Senate, I have been laser focused on these three issues. Why? Because, without a doubt, these are the issues that matter most to Californians, regardless of party affiliation. “Stay
Arrested for drunk driving in late August, Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) will not face arraignment until just days after the November election, in which Hueso is being challenged by a fellow Democrat. Hueso was also offered the option to
From the New Hampshire Journal we learn: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will launch its second ad of the New Hampshire U.S. Senate campaign on Saturday, this one focusing on Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s vote in favor of the Affordable Care
Much of the media chatter about the close Colorado Senate race between Rep. Cory Gardner (R) and incumbent Sen. Mark Udall (D) seems focused on Gardner’s decision to claim over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pills as a main plank of his
On Friday evening, George P. Bush said he will not endorse anyone in the 2016 GOP presidential primary. This includes his father, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, should he decide to run. Speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival, Bush, who
In an exclusive interview, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said Thursday will go do as a “dark day” in Senate history, with Senate Democrats blocking GOP legislation addressing the Islamic State (ISIS) and President Obama’s threat of executive amnesty. “Unfortunately the
Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) accused Democrats of supporting policies “that have blocked jobs, hurt the poor, sold out the most vulnerable amongst us, and have left too many behind” during the Republican Party’s weekly address. “President Obama continues to rely
Joe Green, the president of Facebook co-founder’s Mark Zuckerberg’s pro-amnesty FWD.us lobbying group who suggested that foreign workers were better than Americans, was reportedly “forced” out for failing to pass amnesty legislation despite the millions of dollars the group has spent
If you had switched on your television in the middle of the night you would have thought that Yes had won by a landslide. “An historic turning point in British history…” “The impetus towards radical change is now unstoppable…” “Nothing
The Baylor University Student Senate has approved concealed carry of handguns on campus “for students, faculty, staff and guests who hold concealed handgun licenses.” The Waco Tribune-Herald reports the measure was sponsored by Baylor senior Gannon McCahill, who watched news
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is continuing its effort to paint Senate Democrats facing reelection as being in favor of executive amnesty. “Yesterday it became clear just how worried Senate Democrats are about their vote,” to allow President Obama to
Illegal immigration is the top concern among Republicans and the third most important concern for all Americans, which is a drastic change from June, when Breitbart Texas released leaked photos of illegal immigrant juveniles being warehoused that forced the mainstream
HOUSTON, Texas — On Friday Texas’ Attorney General Greg Abbott and State Senator Wendy Davis–both gubernatorial candidates–debated in the state’s Rio Grande Valley. While much of the debate focused on immigration issues, amid the border crisis plaguing the state, the
Friday on Fox News Channel’s “Your World With Neil Cavuto,” former Republican U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and current New Hampshire GOP Senate candidate Scott Brown said President Barack Obama’s plan to grant amnesty to upwards of 6 million illegal immigrants
After declaring war on the Tea Party and often showing nothing but contempt for grassroots conservatives that powered Republicans to record gains in the 2010 midterm elections, Karl Rove whined that the GOP may not take back the Senate this
A Mark Begich immigration vote which Begich’s Republican opponent Dan Sullivan characterized as “bizarre” in an exclusive interview with Breitbart News may result in more than a few heads being scratched in Washington and Begich’s strange explanation for it doesn’t
HOUSTON, Texas — Fresh statistics released by USA Today show a very positive outlook for Texas Republicans come this November’s midterm elections. Republicans are expected win the state’s gubernatorial and senate races. 24 Republicans are additionally likely to win Texas House seats, while only
Friday at the Democratic National Committee Women’s Leadership Forum’s 21st Annual National Issues Conference, Vice President Biden touted former Sen. Bob Packwood (R-OR) who in 1995, was forced to resigned from the U.S. Senate after allegations of sexual harassment and
Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) criticized Senate Democrats for rejecting an amendment to block President Obama’s planned executive amnesty on Friday’s broadcast of “The Laura Ingraham Show.” Sessions said that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid allowing a few vulnerable Democrats to
In response to Rand Paul: Obama Starting An Unconstitutional War ‘Not An Unusual Thing For Him’: By voting against the continuing resolution in the Senate, Paul and Cruz continue to counter Rubio, as being the most conservatives of the bunch
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation requested by President Barack Obama authorizing the military to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels fighting Islamic State militants in the Middle East is headed for his signature after a sweeping Senate vote. The bipartisan 78-22
This article was originally posted at Watchdog.org A high-profile academic center used federal funds to promote anti-Semitism on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles, a watchdog says. The university’s Gustav E. von Grunebaum Center for Near East
The Senate approved a continuing resolution for the budget which included a provision authorizing President Obama to arm and train Syrian rebels for the purpose of combating Islamic State terrorists. The legislation passed 78-22. Of the 22 Senators that voted
Beginning today, upwards of a thousand Republican leaders and activists from California’s 58 counties will converge on the Marriott Hotel near Los Angeles International Airport for the biannual convention of the California Republican Party. Party regulars gather at a particularly
A Chinese state-run newspaper Thursday urged Beijing to say whether its ambassador to Iceland was a spy following reports he had been held for leaking intelligence to Japan, while authorities said they had “no information” on the matter. The editorial
Alaska Democrat Mark Begich cast a critical vote to protect Barack Obama’s post-election amnesty in what ultimately proved to be a 50-50 vote blocking an effort by Senator Jeff Sessions (R., Ala.) who wanted to offer an amendment opposing the orders.
A new poll out by Vox Populi Polling has Republican Scott Brown leading Democrat Jeanne Shaheen 47 – 43 percent in their race for the U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire. Republican Scott Brown 47 Democrat Jeanne Shaheen 43 Unsure
Thursday, President Barack Obama delivered a statement on the Senate and House voting to pass his request to arm and train Syria rebels to fight ISIS instead of using U.S. troops saying, “We can join with allies and partners to
The Scott Brown campaign released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked Senator Ted Cruz’s bill to strip American ISIS fighters of their citizenship. Brown has used foreign policy, immigration and the economy to pull even with Jeanne Shaheen in
On Thursday, 50 Senators in the Democrat caucus ensured that history will remember them for casting the decisive votes that enabled President Barack to enact his executive amnesty after the midterm elections, putting the interests of the pro-amnesty Masters of