Tagged: congressional politics

This year’s political advertising is part of a new era in campaigns. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Paul Tonko, a Democrat running for reelection in the new 20th district, tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that Citizens United has changed the game.

Before election day comes debate season. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Paul Tonko, a Democrat running for reelection in the new 20th district, tells  WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he enjoys the opportunity to contrast ideas with his opponent.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently huddled in Vermont to prep for his debates with the President. In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch tells Alan Chartock that Romney could win nearby New Hampshire, but not the Green Mountain state.

The Farm Bill is set to expire at the end of the month. In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch tells Alan Chartock that the House must act on the bill, which has already gotten out of the Senate.

The Democrats’ convention in Charlotte brought a disparate party together under one roof. In today’s Congressional Corner, Vermont representative Peter Welch tells Alan Chartock that he saw enthusiasm for President Obama at the convention.