Gop Senate stories:
Across the Board, GOP Senate Candidates Shy Away From Cap and Trade
Nov 20th, 2009 - New York Times
Republican senators in Washington are not the only ones that are overwhelmingly opposing efforts to move a cap-and-trade bill, as the next wave of potential GOP officeholders has near-unanimously come out against the legislation. In fact...
GOP Senate leader stays mum on Ensign's troubles
Oct 2nd, 2009 - Washington Post
WASHINGTON -- Offered the opportunity to support two embattled GOP senators, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell passed it up. McConnell repeatedly refused to answer questions Friday about reports that Sen...
McConnell: Health Care Public Option A "Non-Starter" For GOP
Jun 14th, 2009 - CBS News
(CBS) Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Barack Obama's plan to include government-backed health insurance for the public is a "non-starter" for most Republicans considering health care reform.
Sen. Arlen Specter to become Democrat
Apr 28th, 2009 - CNN
Sen. Arlen Specter was expected to face a tough primary challenge in 2010. A Specter party switch would give Democrats a filibuster-proof Senate majority of 60 seats if Al Franken holds his current lead in the disputed Minnesota Senate race. Specter...



