Rubio vs. the RINOs Sep 30, 2009
A diluted Republican message is the watermark of Rubio's Republican primary opponent Charlie Crist, the National Republican Senatorial Committee s anointed candidate in the race. Crist campaigned around Florida supporting President Obama s stimulus spending spree and, after an environmental summit last year, proposed his own version of a cap-and-trade plan which the state legislature rejected. (Human Events Online)
GOP gets big bump of donors in August Sep 24, 2009
Brian Walsh, spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said the committee has attracted more than 70,000 first-time donors this year as voters grew alarmed by President 's policies ... National Republican Senatorial Committee. (USA Today -- News)
Lieberman Could Run as Republican Sep 24, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, meanwhile, is already prepping healthcare-related attacks against 2012 candidates based on committee votes that begin Tuesday. Several Senate Democrats up in 2012 have joined the million-dollar club already, including Kent Conrad of North Dakota, Bill Nelson of Florida, Dianne Feinstein of California, and Sherrod Brown of Ohio, as well as independent Sen. (Newsmax)
Jeb Bush whacks NRSC for endorsing Crist Sep 23, 2009
Jeb Bush raised some eyebrows yesterday when he joined the conservative attack against the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for endorsing Gov. Charlie Crist over conservative favorite Marco Rubio for Senate in Florida. I think [Rubio] should be given a chance," Bush . "I think that the idea that the national party would pick a winner a year and a half before an election is the wrong way to go. (TheHill.com)
The Risks for Dems Going It Alone on Health Care Sep 22, 2009
"People are already worried at the rate of spending going on," says Senator John Cornyn, a Texas Republican who heads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which helps get Republican candidates elected to the Senate. "They see Democrats rush this thing through, strong-arming their way through, and that will make folks even more nervous.". (Time.com)
Gillibrand defends vote to preserve ACORN funding Sep 17, 2009
"At a time when the government is facing a record deficit and New York is still struggling to get its economy back on track, Sen. Gillibrand's vote tonight is stunning," National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Brian Walsh said in a statement released after the Senate vote had concluded. "Even an outspoken liberal like Sen. Schumer voted against ACORN, so why did Kirsten Gillibrand vote to protect them? New York's appointed Senator owes every New York taxpayer a thorough explanation.". (Albany Times Union)
The Other LeMieux Sep 8, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is making a rare pre-primary endorsement of Crist over Rubio. The NRSC noted that in 1960, John F. Kennedy orchestrated the appointment to his Massachusetts Senate seat of Harvard friend Benjamin Smith, who would hold it until 1962 when Ted Kennedy reached the minimum constitutional age (30) to run himself. (Human Events Online)
Arkansas State Senator Joins GOP Race to Take On Lincoln Sep 2, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee hailed Baker's entry into the race. Today s announcement by Gilbert Baker is another indication that Blanche Lincoln is facing an uphill battle in her quest for re-election in 2010," said Amber Wilkinson, an NRSC spokeswoman. July 6, 12 a.m. While Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) is expected to be on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee only for a short time, he should have a major effect on health reform. July 20, 12 a.m. Even... (Roll Call)
GOP senators seek go-slow approach on health care Sep 2, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee. Democratic leaders. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Crist Appoints Former Chief of Staff to Succeed Martinez Aug 29, 2009
National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director Rob Jesmer countered that Democrats have little room to criticize given the fact that Sen. Ted Kaufman (D-Del. (Roll Call)
Number of Appointed Senators Growing but Not Nearly a Record Aug 29, 2009
While Republicans may very well take a pass on the Massachusetts special because of the Democratic nature of the state and circumstances surrounding the vacancy, Texas will be a must-win for National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas). The NRSC had $4. (Roll Call)
Democratic Fundraiser Hassan Nemazee Aug 27, 2009
"Given the serious nature of the charges that Nemazee faces, the Democrats should immediately return any and all of the contributions that they received from this disgraced financier to preserve the integrity of their fundraising efforts in 2010." Rob Jesmer, executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, in an after Nemazee's arrest. "Both parties have so many people in these categories. This seems less a personal failure of Clinton and Obama than a more structural... (Time.com)
23 GOP Senators to Host September Event for Grayson Aug 26, 2009
Twenty-three GOP Senators including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Bluegrass State s senior Senator are hosting a $500 per person fundraiser for Grayson at National Republican Senatorial Committee headquarters Sept. 23. The NRSC has not officially endorsed Grayson but the location of the event and the fact that NRSC Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) is one of the hosts of the fundraiser is a good indication of where the committee s loyalties lie in the race. (Roll Call)
Too Big To Vote? Aug 23, 2009
John Cornyn, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, is chatting up Fiorina. They're going for the sizzle, not the fizzle. (Townhall.com)
Dorgan 2010 ads to begin Aug 22, 2009
Heitkamp said Hoeven would potentially face a fundraising hurdle, but GOP officials have insisted fundraising would not be a problem for the popular governor who has been wooed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Political observers say the election would be one of the most competitive in the nation, billed as a potential $20 million race. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Kathryn Lopez: Florida at crossroads for Senate seat race Aug 22, 2009
The powers that be in the GOP most notably the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which endorsed Crist almost immediately after he announced he was running for the seat have simple, cynical reasons for supporting Crist. Florida's governor knows how to raise money, and his clout and name recognition will guarantee that the Senate seat stays in Republican hands at a time when Republicans have only 40 seats, with six incumbents soon to retire. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Senate GOP’s Campaign Arm Outraises Democrats in July Aug 22, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee brought in $2. 75 million in July, according to a spokesman, while the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee raised $2. (Roll Call)
Senate bid dogged by Fiorina's failure to vote Aug 20, 2009
" 'An interesting place' Some Republicans have cheered Fiorina's plans to challenge Boxer, the junior senator from California who was first elected to the job in 1992. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, chairman of the powerful National Republican Senatorial Committee, said recently that "if Fiorina gets in, California will be an interesting place, at least. " In addition to questions about her voting record, Fiorina faces scrutiny over her business and charitable dealings. The Chronicle reported in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Carly Fiorina Taking on Boxer in Calif. Senate Bid Aug 19, 2009
"Should Carly Fiorina enter the race for Senate, she will be a phenomenal candidate who will make California among our most competitive races next November," said Amber Wilkerson, a spokeswoman National Republican Senatorial Committee. Boxer is in her third term in the Senate and easily won re-election in 1998 and 2004. (Newsmax)
OBAMA PULLS PLUG ON FLAG@WHITEHOUSE.GOV... Aug 18, 2009
(R-Texas), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, wrote a letter to Obama raising privacy concerns about what the senator called an Obama monitoring program. I can only imagine the level of justifiable outrage had your predecessor asked Americans to forward e-mails critical of his policies to the White House, Cornyn wrote. (The Drudge Report)
Parties Ratchet Up Rhetoric on Health Care Town Halls Aug 15, 2009
In a memo circulated by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republicans accuse Senate Democrats of engaging in a campaign of brutal name-calling, downplaying voters concerns, collecting the email addresses for possible White House dissenters, confusing voters to believe they have meetings with their congressional leaders, and refusing to answer legitimate health care questions in August. The attack on Democrats comes in response to a renewed offensive by the White House and Democrats... (Roll Call)
Murkowski, Foe of Democratic Reform Plan, Raps Other Critics Aug 14, 2009
Meanwhile, the National Republican Senatorial Committee on Wednesday night sent an e-mail to its supporters excoriating Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md. (Roll Call)
NRSC Still Has Key Recruiting Holes to Fill Aug 13, 2009
At a press conference just before the August recess National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) boasted of his committee s abilities to turn around what was widely viewed as a tough election map for the GOP at the beginning of the cycle. But 15 months from the midterm elections, several big holes still remain when it comes to Senate Republican recruiting efforts. (Roll Call)
GOP Officials: Heller Won't Take on Reid Aug 13, 2009
John Cornyn, R-Texas, to say he had ruled out a Senate run, Amber Wilkerson, a spokeswoman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said Tuesday. Heller will seek to retain what officials consider to be a safe seat representing a largely Republican district. (Newsmax)
AP INVESTIGATION: SC gov's plane use questioned Aug 11, 2009
On April 29, 2006, a state plane flew Sanford from Greenville, not far from where one of his sons was in a soccer tournament, to Charleston, so the governor could attend a National Republican Senatorial Committee meeting on Kiawah Island. "That's personal use and political use. That's not what the state plane is for," said former Gov. Jim Hodges, a Democrat who said he occasionally mingled official state business with political and public events while using state aircraft, but only if the main... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
GOP Poised for a Strong Comback Aug 7, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, chaired by Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, has added 66,000 new donors to its contributor file this year. (Townhall.com)
Cornyn predicts 'free-for-all' for Hutchison's Senate seat Aug 6, 2009
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CQ: Doing a 'Vitter' makes senator a survivorman Aug 4, 2009
Jim DeMint's race, and to the open seat race in Florida, where the National Republican Senatorial Committee is high on popular incumbent Gov. Charlie Crist as its likely nominee. That Vitter should be rated just as likely to win as DeMint and Florida Republicans, despite having to confess "serious sin" publicly in a state where 58 percent of the population reports weekly church attendance the highest rate of church attendance in the nation is a testament to Vitter's strategy and... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Poll has Hoeven in lead over Dorgan Aug 2, 2009
A poll commissioned by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the group responsible for getting Republicans elected to the U.S. Senate, gave Hoeven, a Republican, a 17-point lead over Dorgan, a Democrat. So, was this latest poll a mandate on the popular sitting governor to jump into what would likely be the Thunderdome of senatorial races in 2010. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dodd May Snub Lobbyists, but Not Their Cash Jul 27, 2009
"Voters can see through Dodd's nonsensical doublespeak, especially when he's collecting millions of dollars from the same people who he claims to make cry," said National Republican Senatorial Committee spokeswoman Amber Wilkerson. Howser said Dodd is simply highlighting complaints by lobbyists _ made anonymously in a few news stories _ about how Dodd is giving them the cold shoulder. (Newsmax)
Obama backs off from race row Jul 26, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the campaign arm of Senate Republicans, said it would begin running an ad on the Web posing the question, "Was it presidential?" for Obama to weigh in on the matter, with a link to an online petition. Democratic Representative Barbara Lee of California, the head 00004000 of the Congressional Black Caucus, called Obama's remarks "right on target.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Finance Talks Still On Track Jul 22, 2009
So far it seems like it s been all my way or the highway, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) said. If the president would actually be open to Republican ideas at the start and we could [have] something that everybody could buy into, he could have a victory, and we could participate in a victory, and it would actually be a good thing for the country. (Roll Call)
Blunt building GOP support in Mo. Senate race Jul 22, 2009
Late last month, the National Republican Senatorial Committee also endorsed Blunt, a signal that a hotly contested Republican primary seemed unlikely. After a weaker than expected fundraising start, Blunt raked in more than 1. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fundraising picks up for GOP hopefuls Jul 19, 2009
"If you look at the map, it's going to be a very competitive cycle," said National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman Brian Walsh. "We're in far better position than we were five months ago.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Calling it quits Jul 19, 2009
said National Republican Senatorial Committee spokeswoman Amber Wilkerson. Obviously the Democrats are nervous about Governor Crists candidacy if theyre spending this much time lobbing these pathetic attacks instead of figuring out how to turn our nations economy around. (The Palm Beach Post)
Blunt outraises Carnahan in Mo. Senate race Jul 17, 2009
But Blunt has since gained the endorsements of nearly all Republican state officials, as well as the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Although former Treasurer Sarah Steelman and state Sen. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Some GOP Sens. Temper their Sotomayor Questions Jul 16, 2009
As chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the job of Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is to court votes in the next round of Senate elections. (Townhall.com)
NRSC Backs Toomey in Pennsylvania Jul 15, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee made it official Tuesday: The committee is endorsing former Rep. Pat Toomey (R) in the Pennsylvania Senate race. (Roll Call)
Rep. Kirk shoots down report that he won't run for Senate Jul 11, 2009
Just two days ago, Mr. Kirk had let National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn of Texas know that he was interested in running for the seat that was filled in a controversial appointment by now-former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The news was broken by the Fix blog on the Washington Post Web site. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Senate Floor Offers Refuge for Embattled Ensign Jul 10, 2009
It's something for him to work through, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) said. Cornyn added that while he has not heard talk among his colleagues about the need for Ensign to resign, it is unclear whether the Nevadan can weather this political storm. (Roll Call)
Orie considers run at Specter's Senate seat Jul 10, 2009
Ms. Orie, who has represented her North Hills district since 2001, met with officials of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in Washington Monday, according to Brian Walsh, a spokesman for the campaign arm of the GOP's Senate caucus. "The meeting was at her request," Mr. Walsh said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hispanics have eye on GOP senators' Sotomayor vote Jul 10, 2009
who heads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, has publicly advised fellow Republicans to be cautious about how they criticize Sotomayor. At least one prominent Judiciary Committee Republican, Sen. (USA Today)
Franken sworn in as Minnesota senator Jul 8, 2009
chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said the Democrats' call for bipartisanship did not ring true. "It's one thing to invite us to the table, but we have seen precious little of that," he said. (USA Today -- News)
Al Franken: From satirist to senator Jul 7, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee launched a 60-second spot highlighting clips from Franken's SNL days, with an announcer saying, "Rape jokes, poor and foul-mouthed anger do not make for good training for the United States Senate." The Minnesota State Republican Party also blasted their challenger for a 2000 Playboy column he wrote called "Porn-O-Rama!". When the votes were tallied on Election Day, Coleman held a slight edge on Franken, leading with just 206 votes. (CNN)
Why Coleman lost Jul 1, 2009
John Cornyn, the head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee ... National Republican Senatorial Committee. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Coleman Concedes; Franken to Be Seated Jul 1, 2009
Meanwhile, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) released a statement welcoming Franken to the Senate and also praising Coleman. Throughout the last several months, Senate Republicans have made clear that the people of Minnesota, not politicians in Washington, should decide this election, Cornyn said. (Roll Call)
Discrimination ruling shapes Sotomayor debate Jun 30, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee distributed a news release accusing first-term Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado of rushing to endorse Sotomayor before learning all the facts about her. (AZCentral -- News)
Cornyn: I'd Support Coleman SCOTUS Appeal Jun 24, 2009
"We'll do everything we can to support Norm as long as he has appellate remedies to purse," said Cornyn, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. A ruling by the state's highest court could come any day now. (Newsmax)
Huckabee Slams GOP Elites for Crist Endorsement Jun 24, 2009
Signaling wider dissensions in the Republican ranks, former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is slamming the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for endorsing Gov. Charlie Crist over another, more conservative Republican in Floridas open Senate race. Huckabee announced his official support for former state House Speaker Marco Rubio (R) in a video Tuesday. (Newsmax)
GOP: No "Punch" In Sotomayor Fight Jun 23, 2009
But hes in an awkward position: As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, he doesnt want to be seen as using the nomination for purely political purposes. You know, were just going to do our job under the Second Amendment: Section 2 of Article 2 of the Constitution, to advise and consent, Cornyn said. (CBS News -- Politics)
Ensign to Face the Music Jun 23, 2009
John Thune (S.D.) who is poised to replace Ensign as GOP Policy Committee chairman National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) and GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Johnny Isakson (Ga. (Roll Call)
Ensign Helped Mistress's Husband Get Jobs Jun 20, 2009
Brandon Hampton also previously worked for Ensign, the former chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Records show the committee made twice-monthly payments, generally $500 apiece, to Brandon Hampton. (KCRA 3, CA)
Senate Republicans Out-Raise Democrats in May Jun 20, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee out-raised its Democratic counterpart during the month of May by about $1 million with $4. 5 million in receipts to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee s almost $3. (Roll Call)
From Politico Jun 19, 2009
John Ensign was being paid by National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2008 at the same time his mother was having an affair with the Nevada Republican. Both Doug and Cynthia Hampton were already working in senior positions for Ensign when their son Brandon Hampton was hired to do research policy consulting for the NRSC in March 2008. (Harper's Magazine)
Democrats Skirt Lobbyist Cash Ban Jun 19, 2009
The dinner, to be held at the tony Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is expected to bring in about $3 million - about one-fifth of what the Republicans brought in at this months joint dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee. Democrats reject comparisons between the two fundraisers, noting that the Republicans count everything that they raised in the two months prior to the event as going toward their dinner - and that the GOP committees... (CBS News -- Politics)
Affair Revelations Cloud Senator's Future Jun 18, 2009
As chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2008, Ensign oversaw the devastating losses by GOP candidates. But his party largely spared him of blame, casting it instead on an unpopular president who dragged down the partys brand. (CBS News -- Politics)
Ensign Case is 'Extortion' Say GOP Sources Jun 18, 2009
He served as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2008, and was considered a rising star in his party. He does not face re-election until 2012 and had taken preliminary steps to explore a run for the White House that year, making a trip three weeks ago to Iowa, an early caucus state, The Washington Post reported. (Newsmax)
Ex-campaign aide to Ensign admits affair Jun 18, 2009
Additionally, the National Republican Senatorial Committee made twice-monthly payments, generally $500 apiece, to Brandon Hampton, who Republican officials said was the couple's son. The payments began in March of last year and ended in August, when Ensign's office says the affair ended. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Biographical information on Sen. John Ensign Jun 18, 2009
EXPERIENCE 1985-99, veterinarian, Las Vegas; 1995-99, U.S. House of Representatives, 1st District; 1998, first ran for U.S. Senate, lost to Democrat Harry Reid by 428 votes; 2000-09, U.S. Senate; 2008, chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee; 2008-present, chairman, Republican Policy Committee. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree, Oregon State University; veterinary medicine, Colorado State University. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Cornyn Seeks GOP Senate Seats Jun 18, 2009
WASHINGTON -- No one envies John Cornyn's job as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee in a daunting election cycle when the GOP will likely lose more Senate seats in 2010. Soon after the two-term Texas senator took over the No. 4 Republican leadership post, five GOP-held Senate seats became open contests as a result of four retirements in New Hampshire, Missouri, Ohio and Florida and a devastating party switch in Pennsylvania -- states that are trending Democratic and where... (Townhall.com)
DeMint Supports Rubio Over Crist in Florida Jun 17, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee has endorsed Crist. Most Republicans on the national scene maintain that Crist gives the GOP its best chance to retain the seat vacated by the retirement of Mel Martinez. (Newsmax)
From The Hill Jun 5, 2009
John Cornyn (Texas), the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, set the tone for Senate Republicans early, rebuking Gingrich and Limbaugh for their attacks on Sotomayor. I think its terrible This is not the kind of tone any of us want to set when it comes to performing our constitutional responsibilities of advise and consent, Cornyn told National Public Radio. (Harper's Magazine)
GOP Defers to Coleman on Fate Jun 4, 2009
I personally think it d be a mistake to seat anybody while the appeals are pending, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) said. I believe we would support him in whatever efforts he made to have this finally decided by a court. (Roll Call)
Reid’s Republican Supporters in Nevada Form Committee Jun 4, 2009
A spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee was dismissive of the new GOP group. Endorsements and press releases can t disguise the reality facing Senator Reid next year," said the NRSC's Brian Walsh. "He has a 100 percent name ID in Nevada but only a 38 percent approval so it s hard to see how something like this moves his numbers. (Roll Call)
Franken Vs. Coleman: The Final Round in Minnesota — Maybe Jun 2, 2009
The National Republican Senatorial Committee last month gave Coleman $750,000, but in this tight economy any money they give to Coleman takes away from defending seats opening up by retirements in tough states like Ohio, Florida, Missouri and New Hampshire. And after all, continuing to pour money into a losing candidate even if it gains you a few more months of minority power in the Senate isn't exactly priceless. (Time.com)
