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(CNN) - Rep. Chris Van Hollen –- the Democrat tasked with maintaining control of the House -– says it is a sign of his party’s strength that several Democrats are touting their opposition to President Obama ahead of the midterm elections.
“We're proud of the fact that we have an ideologically diverse caucus. We have a whole range of different political viewers. What they're talking about is their independence on certain issues,” Van Hollen, the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, told CNN’s Candy Crowley on State of The Union. FULL POST
(CNN) – Move over Sarah Palin. Saturday Night Live has found its new favorite political target.
The late night comedy show took aim at surprise Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell for a second time Saturday, spoofing her recent ad in which the Republican declares, “I am not a witch.”
“Hi, I am Christine O’Donnell and I am not a witch, I am nothing like you’ve heard,” SNL’s portrayal of O’Donnell – played by Kristen Wiig - says in the mock ad. “I am you, and just like you I have to constantly deny that I am not a witch.” FULL POST
Editor's Note: In the final 100 days before Election Day, CNN has been profiling one race at random each day from among the nation's top 100 House races, which we've dubbed "The CNN 100." Read the full list here. Today's featured district is:
AR-01: Rep. Marion Berry is retiring Primary: May 18, 2010 Location: Northeast corner of Arkansas Days until the election: 23
Arkansas is rife with opportunities for Republican gains this November, and its First District is no exception. Seven-term Democratic Rep. Marion Berry announced his retirement earlier this year, leaving open a seat that has been in his party's hands for over 100 years. FULL POST
(CNN)–It’s early, and State of the Union is bringing you the best of the Sunday headlines to go with your morning coffee.
Some of the items on our radar this morning: The midterm elections, the latest in Pakistan and in fighting terrorism, and politics.
Check out what we’re reading today and watch the show today at 9am/12pm ET. FULL POST