Democrats upbeat, but cautious, over '08 prospects
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The party's presidential hopefuls lead in fundraising and online traffic. But it's too early to put much stock in such indicators.
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Senate Democrats, including several prospective presidential candidates, charged Thursday that the Bush administration&#039;s optimistic assessments on Iraq are not borne out by events on the ground.
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First-term Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois is among nearly a dozen Democrats considering a White House bid in 2008. Some things that people might not have known about him:
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For Democratic candidates, the growing risk of a recession is an opportunity for action. For Republicans, it presents a dilemma.
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Gleeful Democrats, some almost giddy with relief after weeks of carping within the party over their presidential campaign, on Friday trumpeted Sen. John Kerry's debate performance as vindication of his ability to take on the job of commander in chief.
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Republican strategists hope a volatile electorate will save the party from congressional losses in 2008 that appear possible due to a string of setbacks.
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Their numbers and power diminished, congressional Democrats hope their vigorous response to President Bush's State of the Union address will help fuel a turnabout from the election miseries of November.
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There is a sort of swagger to Howard Dean's smile. Here he is, poised to take charge of the Democratic Party, a striking comeback after his flameout a year ago in the presidential race. He is savoring the moment, yet displaying a new sense of caution.
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Rasmussen Reports - When Democrats formally take control of Congress in January, they may benefit from one of the most important tactical advantages in the political world--low expectations. On a series of key issues, most American voters are pessimistic about what Congress will accomplish in the next couple of years.
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Even as Democrats lick their wounds and Republicans bask in President Bush's second-term victory, would-be presidential candidates for 2008 already are maneuvering for position.
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Rallying a party stung by presidential and congressional losses, the incoming Senate Democratic leader reminded fellow lawmakers on Saturday of their shared commitment to help the nation.
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Even as Democrats lick their wounds and Republicans bask in President Bush&#39;s second-term victory, would-be presidential candidates for 2008 already are maneuvering for position.
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NEW YORK Considering that more than a few once high-flying agencies are struggling to make their numbers these days, it may come as a surprise that most agency leaders are optimistic about their prospects in 2008.
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For Democrats who believe Ralph Nader was a spoiler four years ago, 2004 might seem like just a bad dream instead of a nightmare.
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The Democratic senators are pushing the Democratic Party further from the business-friendly posture once championed by Bill Clinton.
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John Kerry and his supporters are counting on the reputation he cemented eight years ago and again in the Democratic primaries as a candidate who runs best from behind.
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Democrats, as they did at the congressional level, made significant gains in this yearÃ¢ÂÂs state legislative elections.