Did Boehner Win - or Did Bachmann Lose?

The Thursday vote on the Boehner debt ceiling bill was a clarifying moment, and one that should be reexamined as House Republicans now consider how to vote on a deal with the White House, announced on Sunday evening. Firstly, the Boehner vote served to illustrate what separates those who would …

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Written by Tim Mak on Monday August 1, 2011

FroshUpdate: DCCC Targets Freshmen

Todd Rokita faces a tough challenge as Indiana’s redistricting plan places his home just 500 yards outside his Congressional district. Meanwhile, the DCCC targets 16 freshmen Republicans with robocalls on the Ryan budget, and MoveOn takes on Rep. Allen West with a planned town hall …

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Written by Tim Mak on Tuesday May 17, 2011

FroshUpdate: West for the West Wing?

Freshmen have been pushing the energy bills in the American Energy Initiative, but conservative economists tell FrumForum it will have little effect on gas prices in the next year. Meanwhile, freshman Rep. Martha Roby calls rising gas prices “the greatest threat to our economy”. Rick …

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Written by Tim Mak on Monday May 16, 2011

GOP Energy Bills Won't Save You at the Pump

Republicans have applauded the passage of energy bills to address skyrocketing gas prices but conservative economists say they will have minimal impact. Even as Republican Congressmen applauded the passage of three energy bills they said would address skyrocketing gas prices, conservative …

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Written by Tim Mak on Friday May 13, 2011

GOP Freshmen: No Tax Hikes to Cover Deficit

Freshmen Republicans reacted negatively to President Obama's speech on the deficit Wednesday, with many echoing Boehner's 'line in the sand': no new taxes. Freshmen Republicans reacted to President Obama's speech on the deficit Wednesday, with many echoing Speaker Boehner's 'line in the sand' - no …

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Written by Tim Mak on Wednesday April 13, 2011