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How Old Is Barbara Mikulski?
By Clark Hansen - Politics DailyBarbara Mikulski, the Democratic senator from Maryland, is running for a fifth term in the U.S. Senate against tea-party-courting Eric Wargotz, the Republican nominee. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Mikulski life. How old is Barbara Mikulski? Mikulski is 74 years old. When was Barbara Mikulski born? Mikulski was born July 20, 1936. Where was Barbara Mikulski born? Mikulski was born and raised in the Highlandtown neighborhood of East Baltimore, Md. Who were Barbara ...
In 'The Clinton Tapes,' Bill Clinton Disses Bush, Dowd, Gore and More
By Melinda Henneberger - Politics DailyThe UPS man said he wished everyone were as excited to see him at their door as I was when he put that Teddy Kennedy memoir, "True Compass,'' in my hands last week. But it's just as well that I wasn't home when he dropped off Taylor Branch's forthcoming "The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History With the President.'' Because having been assigned to write about such historical figures as Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp for The New York Times, my initial reaction to Clinton's gazillion hours of yakking to Branch was I've seen that movie, thanks -- and some of it was tedious the first ...
It's National Unauthorized Coming Out Day for Closeted Gay Lawmakers
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyBad news for all you single ladies who have had your eye on recently retired Sen. Larry Craig (R-ID)...Apparently he's gay.And he's not the only one, according to a new documentary that debuts tonight in five cities including Washington. Outrage, directed by Kirby Dick (yes, it's his real name, Senator), points the finger at a chorus line of conservatives whose homophobic voting records mask a private life of mimosas on Miami Beach.Among those cited in the film:* Bush RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman, public booster of the most openly homophobic administration in American history.* Former Rep. Ed ...
Despite Promises, Specter Loses Seniority
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailySen. Arlen Specter's transition into the Democratic Party has been anything but smooth. After switching sides, he promptly said he never promised to be a "loyal" Democrat -- and that Minnesota GOP Senator Norm Coleman should be declared the winner of his race. ... None of this, of course, won him any liberal friends. ... Now comes this CNN report: WASHINGTON (CNN) - The Democratic leader in the Senate promised Sen. Arlen Specter he would retain his seniority when he jumped from the Republican to the Democratic party, Specter told CNN Wednesday, but faced "pushback" from other Democratic ...
Dick Lugar Wins Esquire's Coveted 'Nobody's Bitch' Award
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyCongratulations to Sen. Dick Lugar (R-IN)! Although he was passed over earlier this year for a role as President Obama's Secretary of State or Defense, he has managed to walk away with a generous consolation prize:Esquire Magazine's "Nobody's Bitch" Award!Reports The Hill...Who would have thought that the always-smiling Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) would acquire such a fierce reputation? The May issue of Esquire magazine included the 77-year-old lawmaker in its feature "Sixty-Six Guys to Emulate."Next to a head shot of the senator is this simple explanation: "Senator Richard Lugar. Nobody's ...
Six Candidates for Ken Salazar's Colorado Senate Seat
By Dylan and Ethan Ris - Politics DailyIn a story that's getting all too familiar, Barack Obama has raided the pantry (insert Mike Huckabee joke here) and nabbed another prominent Democrat for his cabinet. Yes, Ken Salazar's appointment as Interior Secretary means yet another Senator chosen by a Democratic governor.Now the man of the hour is Colorado's Bill Ritter, who must choose from a wide range of candidates to serve out Salazar's term. Much like we did for Illinois and New York, we offer you odds on a few top names: Candidate Pros Cons Odds of Appointment Rep. John Salazar Brother of the current Senator. ...
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