Analysis: Democrats Turn Their Backs on Rural America

— by Matt L. Barron Republican Senate and House candidates were vulnerable in rural areas. But Democrats stuck to a campaign script developed by coastal elites who think “alfalfa” is only a character in “Little Rascals.” It doesn’t have to be that way,

Confirmation Hearing: Nina Pillard

In my email today from Drew Courtney, Director of  Communications at PFAW, was the following: One item that didn’t get the attention it deserved during the hearings of DC Circuit nominee Nina Pillard today is her role leading Georgetown University Law Center’s

Everything You Need To Know About The ‘Nuclear Option’ And Harry Reid’s Plan To Fix The Senate

By Ian Millhiser On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) took the first step to invoking the so-called “nuclear option,” a Senate procedure that will allow a majority of the Senate to effectively change its rules to limit widespread obstructionism by

Looks Like Harry’s Working Up Some Intestinal Fortitude for a Fight

We all hoped beyond hope that Senator Reid would fix the filibuster problem that has ground Washington to a halt.  Instead, he put his trust in yet one more handshake deal with a charlatan named Mitch McConnell who broke that deal shortly after

Democratic Community Calendar: Week of Feb 28, 2013

— by Marla Turner, NSDP Secretary Tomorrow is President’s Day, also known as Washington’s Day. This holiday, originally established in 1885, honors the life and work of President George Washington. It also commemorates past U.S. presidents and is often referred to as President’s Day. Many

Heller, Reid Reintroduce Lyon Co. Lands Bill

Yesterday, Nevada Senators Dean Heller and Harry Reid jointly re-introduced the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2012. The two senators formally re-introduced the legislation to ensure its consideration by the Senate in the 113 th Congress. The Lyon County lands bill