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Sen. Brown Officially Takes MA Senate Seat
Thursday
VP Biden adminstered the Oath of Office during the swearing-in ceremony for Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA). Paul Kirk, who had filled the seat until a special election could be held, also gave farewell remarks. The seat was vacated by the passing of Sen. Edward Kennedy.
Sen. Brown Swearing-In
Sen. Brown Briefing
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President Obama Addresses DNC Meeting
(February 6, 2010)
President Obama addressed Democratic Party leaders at their winter meeting in Washington, D.C. He discussed his legislative agenda for the coming year and its relationship to the November 2010 elections. DNC Chairman Tim Kaine gave introductory remarks.
Washington, DC
Pres. Obama's Remarks
DNC Chair Kaine
BusinessWeek: Won’t Abandon Health Reform
Tea Party Convention
(February 6, 2010)
Fmr. Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) delivered the closing keynote address of the first-ever National Tea Party Convention, held in Nashville, TN. Saturday’s program began with discussion panels on “Where the Tea Party Movement Goes from Here” and "Precinct Organizing Best Practices."
Nashville, TN
Sarah Palin Address
Panel 1
Panel 2
Tea Party Convention
(February 5, 2010)
The first-ever National Tea Party Convention meets in Nashville, TN. The conference brings together activists and affiliated groups seeking to build influence and gain momentum for the Tea Party movement. The first session's program included a dinner discussion led by Fox News' Angela McGlowan and World Net Daily's Joseph Farah.
Washington, DC
: 50 min.
Tea Party Convertion - Day One
National Tea Party Convertion
WP: Convention opens in Nashville
Democratic National Committee Meeting
(February 5, 2010)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the Democratic Party's 2010 legislative agenda during an appearance at the Democratic National Committee's Winter Meeting in Washington.
Washington, DC
: 34 min.
DNC Meeting
DNC Website
National Tea Party Convention Vignettes
(February 5, 2010)
Tea Party Nation is holding its first national convention at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Here’s a look at the some of the sights and sounds from the 3-day event.
Washington, DC
Vignette #1
Vignette #2
Vignette #3
Vignette #4
Pres. Obama Remarks at DNC Fundraiser
(February 4, 2010)
President Obama made remarks and responded to questions at a DNC Fundraiser at the Capitol Hilton in Washington.
Washington, DC
Pres. Obama
Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) Swearing-In Ceremony
(February 4, 2010)
Vice President Joe Biden adminstered the Oath of Office during the swearing-in ceremony for Senator Scott Brown (R-MA). Sen. Brown takes the seat that was vacated by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA). Also, Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA), who had filled the seat until a Massachusetts special election could be held, made farewell remarks on the Senate Floor.
Washington, DC
Sen. Brown Swearing-In
Sen. Kirk
David Corn, Mother Jones
(February 4, 2010)
Washington Bureau Chief David Corn explains a new online campaign urging President Obama and GOP congressional leaders to hold regular, televised conversations like the exchange in Baltimore. Supporters include David Corn, as well as Grover Norquist, Joe Trippi, Mark McKinnon, Ed Morriseey, Ari Melber, Katrina vanden Heuvel.
Washington, DC
: 38 min.
Interview with David Corn
Mother Jones
Demand Question Time
D.Corn's CQ Blog
Pres. Obama Attends Senate Democratic Retreat
(February 3, 2010)
Pres. Obama met with the Senate Democratic Caucus at their annual retreat where he urged Senate Democrats to support his ideas on various policies including job creation efforts, health care and climate change. The senators gathered to strategize on policy issues and define their political message ahead of the Congressional elections later this year.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 22 min.
Senate Democrat's Retreat
Alex Isenstadt, Politico & John Kornacki, GWU Professor
(February 1, 2010)
Alex Isenstadt, Politico, Congressional Reporter & John Kornacki, George Washington University, Professor of Political Management talk about the history of independent voters & independent political movements; who independent voters are demographically and what issues are important to themand and their role in the 2010 midterm elections.
Washington, DC
: 45 min.
Roundtable Discussion on Independent Voters
Politico
GWU
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