The state's popular, former two-term governor, Brian Schweitzer, has expressed interest in running for Baucus' seat. If Schweitzer, a Democrat, declines to run, it increases the chances of a potential GOP takeover of the Senate in 2014. Read More
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Another ‘Clinton’ could make a political comeback
5:39 PM on 4/9/2013
Former U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky is considering a run for her old seat in Pennsylvania. Her son, Mark Mezvinsky, is married to Chelsea Clinton. Read More
Rep. Allyson Schwartz throws her hat into PA gov race
7:25 PM on 4/8/2013
"I am running because I can't sit on the sidelines when I have a proven track record of getting results on the issues that matter -- growing jobs in the private sector, investing in education, and making the tough choices on budget issues," Schwartz said in a statement. "That's what our campaign will be about." Read More
Pennsylvania’s first female governor? Rep. Schwartz may make history
1:34 PM on 3/7/2013
A win would make her the first woman in the state's history to hold the seat. The incumbent, Tom Corbett, has low approval numbers but lots of money and, says former Penn. Gov. Ed. Rendell, will "run a ferocious campaign." Read More
Secretary of state shake-up sends Massachusetts into Senate scramble
10:34 AM on 12/14/2012
Ambassador Susan Rice's withdrawal from consideration to become secretary of state leaves Sen. John Kerry as the frontrunner, and Massachusetts politicians speculating about who will fill his seat. Read More
Senator Jenny Sanford?
11:25 AM on 12/12/2012
Jenny Sanford's political future is still an open question and one that Governor Haley is seriously considering, for she would be no ordinary successor to Jim DeMint in the U.S. Senate. Read More
LGBT activists: It’s time for a gay Cabinet member
10:34 PM on 12/5/2012
President Obama supports gay marriage. The next step, say activists, is for him to appoint an openly gay Cabinet member. Read More
To run or not to run, Booker faces the question
2:36 PM on 11/27/2012
A potential battle royal is looming for Jersey's top job between incumbent Governor Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Read More
Moderates vs the left: Who will control the Democrats?
7:17 PM on 11/19/2012
Moderate Democrats believe the "fiscal cliff" negotiations are their opportunity to get the country back on the right economic course. Read More
It’s 1988 for Republicans and they can learn from Dukakis
5:57 PM on 11/13/2012
Republicans need only to refer to history and take a lesson from the Democrats on how defeat can force a party reassessment that builds a stronger brand and competitive national alternative to the ruling class. Read More
The ‘Guy’ who saved the Senate for the Dems
1:52 PM on 11/12/2012
After Republicans nearly missed their chance to capture control of the Senate in 2010, it was all but assured they would return to power in 2012. But then they didn't. Guy Cecil, executive director of the DSCC, successfully defended that Democratic majority. Read More
