Tagged: congressional politics

Republicans are gearing up for their convention next week in Tampa. In today’s Congressional Corner, Connecticut representative Joe Courtney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is a liability for the GOP.

Republicans are targeting several Democratic seats in the fall election, including a key rematch in the North Country. In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican candidate Matt Doheny — who is attempting to unseat incumbent Democratic Representative Bill Owens in New York’s new 21st district seat — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock he supports safe hydrofracking.

A rematch in the North Country is expected to go down to the wire. In today’s Congressional Corner, Republican candidate Matt Doheny — who is attempting to unseat incumbent Democratic Representative Bill Owens in New York’s new 21st district seat — tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the region is ready for new leadership.

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China’s economic ascendance means the Asian power is receiving increased scrutiny from American politicians. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that China’s currency manipulation must be monitored.

China’s economic ascendance means the Asian power is receiving increased scrutiny from American politicians. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that China’s currency manipulation must be monitored.

Election Day will be here before you know it. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he likes his re-election chances.

Polls show the presidential election too close to call. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Chris Gibson tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he’s not yet sure if Republican nominee Mitt Romney will unseat President Obama.