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Maverick Days Long Gone, McCain Among Most Conservative in Senate
By Tom Diemer - Politics DailyOnetime maverick John McCain ties for the top spot as the most conservative senator in new rankings by the National Journal. Granted, he shares the billing with seven other Republican senators but it is still a far cry from his 2000 Republican presidential race when he was viewed as an unconventional alternative to George W. Bush. McCain tacked right in 2008 during his presidential campaign, and stayed there in his successful bid for reelection to the Senate in Arizona. He chose Sarah Palin as his running mate in the national campaign and insists that he's always been an across-the-board ...
GOP Is Taking Political Risks in Health Care Fight
By Russell Berman - AOL NewsWASHINGTON (March 18) -- As the House moves toward passing sweeping health care reform, the threats from Senate Republicans keep coming. The latest is a promise to force a battle royal in the Senate over legislative fixes that House Democrats have demanded in exchange for their vote. But what will be left for the GOP to fight? The brewing showdown could turn the political tables upside down, forcing Republicans to defend backroom deals and tax hikes they have spent weeks criticizing. If the House passes the health care bill this weekend, the Senate version approved in December will ...
GOP 'Senate Doctors' to Cover Health Care Debate
By Matt Lewis - Politics DailyBeginning Thursday, the U.S. Senate's only two doctors, John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), will be launching their "Senate Doctors" live, online show. According to Barrasso's Web site: During 24 years as an orthopedic surgeon in Casper, Barrasso served as president of the Wyoming Medical Society and was named Wyoming Physician of the Year. He also served as medical director of the Wyoming Health Fairs, bringing low-cost health screening exams to people all around the Cowboy State. Barrasso is known throughout Wyoming for his health messages. His public service announcements have ...
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