Wisconsin Senate Democrats Want Meeting With Gov. Walker

Mar. 7, 2011
Updated at 4:04 pm ET -- Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker rejected as "ridiculous" the request of the Senate Democrats' leader for an in-person meeting between himself and the governor.Democrat Sen.

Gov. Chris Christie Knows He 'Could Win,' Still Won't Run

Mar. 2, 2011
When Sen. Barack Obama was still in his first year in the U.S. Senate, Illinois' senior senator, Sen. Dick Durbin, famously told him to seize the moment and run for the presidency."

State Budget Fights - February 28 Edition

Feb. 28, 2011
It was a new week with the same old standoffs, at least in Wisconsin and Indiana.The last day of February found Republican state officials in Madison, Wis.

Indiana's Democratic Lawmakers Imitate Wisconsin, Flee State

Feb. 22, 2011
The Democratic "flu" (or should it be "flew?") is spreading.The Indianapolis Star reports that Democrats in the Indiana state house have decamped the state to avoid voting on anti-union legislation just like their fellow Democrats in Wisconsin.In Indiana, it's Democrats in the House whereas in Wisco

Gov. Chris Christie Charms, Disses Washington

Feb. 17, 2011
In a city with a reputation for overly well-coiffed politicians whose tendency is to speak from both sides of their mouths, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's visit Wednesday to Washington was bracing.