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GOP senators tell Coleman to make a federal case out of it; expert nonplussed

By Chris Steller | 04.04.09 | 8:23 pm

colemannormSenate Republicans advise Norm Coleman to make a federal case out of his election contest, if that’s what he wants to do. But one legal expert says he’d only be wasting his time.

Coleman repeats he’s done no wrong regarding hidden-donation claims

By Chris Steller | 04.02.09 | 11:59 pm

Norm and Laurie Coleman at a 2008 campaign event (Paul Demko)

Norm Coleman insisted Thursday that he and his wife, Laurie, have done nothing wrong.
The former U.S. senator was talking about a Texas lawsuit’s claim that a campaign…

Rumors of Bachmann’s ‘transformations’ have been greatly exaggerated

By Chris Steller | 03.30.09 | 1:15 pm

The Hill has beaten a retreat on the evolution of Rep. Michele Bachmann. The beltway rag that heralded a new era for the Minnesota Republican in January under the headline “Bachmann’s sudden transformation” has now revised the story: “Low profile for GOP congresswoman? Not exactly.”

There’s bipartisan agreement that stalling Franken’s seating helps the GOP

By Chris Steller | 02.12.09 | 11:17 am

the-hill-logoSaying out loud that forestalling Al Franken’s likely seating in the U.S. Senate helps the Republicans? It’s not just for Democrats and Huffington Post reporters anymore. In an article headlined “GOP senators in no hurry for Minn.

Oberstar takes lead on stimulus package

By Paul Demko | 01.16.09 | 10:51 am

As Congress looks to quickly spend $85 billion to upgrade the country’s aging infrastructure and (hopefully) jumpstart the economy, Rep. Jim Oberstar is at the center of the fray. The powerful chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee…

New, ‘careful’ Bachmann won’t be smooching Obama

By Paul Schmelzer | 01.14.09 | 10:27 am

“Love her or hate her, [Rep. Michele] Bachmann attracts attention,” writes The Hill in a profile that lists the Minnesotan’s 2008 humdingers, including her State of the Union presidential grope-and-smooch and the infamous “Hardball” incident. The piece…

Coleman campaigns for NRSC post

By Paul Demko | 10.03.08 | 2:03 pm

Norm Coleman is locked in an “intense race” with John Cornyn to become the next chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, according to The Hill. The Capitol Hill publication reports that both Senators have been seeking to…