Ladies and gentlemen, we have a Democratic Congress for the first time in 12 years. Dick Cheney swears in the first batch of Senators. … [Read more...] about Democrats Take Congress, Pelosi Elected First Woman Speaker
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #66
A short political round-up for you today. BUSH & OBAMA: FOX News correspondent discusses Bush's "alleged" cocaine use. More on that from John Seery … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #66
Senator Tim Johnson in Critical Condition after Brain Surgery
Overnight brain surgery on South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson, who was admitted to the hospital yesterday after suffering "stroke-like" symptoms, was … [Read more...] about Senator Tim Johnson in Critical Condition after Brain Surgery
New Jersey Assemblyman Reed Gusciora: I’m Gay
New Jersey Assemblyman Democrat Reed Gusciora told New Jersey Network news show "On the Record" on Sunday that he is gay. The lawmaker said he has … [Read more...] about New Jersey Assemblyman Reed Gusciora: I’m Gay
Congressman Gerry Studds Remembered in Boston
Tribute was paid to former Massachusetts congressman Gerry Studds at a memorial service in Boston attended by 300 people including his longtime … [Read more...] about Congressman Gerry Studds Remembered in Boston
Webb Takes Virginia Senate Race; Democrats Sweep Congress
With nearly all post-election canvassing, completed Democrat Jim Webb defeated Republican Senator George Allen in the Virginia U.S. Senate race, … [Read more...] about Webb Takes Virginia Senate Race; Democrats Sweep Congress
Democrats Erase Republican Senate Majority with Montana Victory
Democrats have now picked up a Senate seat in Montana where Democratic candidate Jon Tester defeated incumbent Conrad Burns with 99 percent of … [Read more...] about Democrats Erase Republican Senate Majority with Montana Victory
Bush Nominates Bob Gates as Secretary of Defense as Rumsfeld Steps Down
The dominos continue to fall. After acknowledging the results of last night's Democratic takeover of the House, George Bush announced that Donald … [Read more...] about Bush Nominates Bob Gates as Secretary of Defense as Rumsfeld Steps Down
Victory Fund: Gay Candidates Elected in Record Numbers
Sixty-seven candidates endorsed by the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund were elected in 2006 (some earlier in the year) to federal, state, and local … [Read more...] about Victory Fund: Gay Candidates Elected in Record Numbers
Democrats Take Control of House; Senate Down to Wire
Gay Marriage Ban Defeated in AZ, Passes – WI, TN, VA, ID, SC, CO, SD
Democrats take majority in U.S. House of Representatives!
"By early Wednesday, Democrats had won 221 seats, enough to control the House, and were … [Read more...] about Democrats Take Control of House; Senate Down to Wire
Gay Marriage Ban Defeated in AZ, Passes – WI, TN, VA, ID, SC, CO, SD