Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter (D) won’t seek a second term, retiring from the key swing state as Democrats were hit earlier today with the surprise retirement of Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND).
The Washington Post reports tonight that Ritter, elected in 2006, is suddenly backing down from his reelection bid.
According to the Post, Democratic sources briefed on Ritter’s decision cite a tough race for reelection against former Rep. Scott McInnis (R).
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) reminded everyone that his vote remains crucial for passing the reconciliation bill during a hastily arranged…
Democrats are poised to orient the country’s tax system in a whole new direction.
The Senate’s reconciliation bill is quickly moving from being an infrastructure package to an across-the-board attempt at revitalizing the American…
When someone is laying an obvious trap, there’s always an option to avoid it.
