US Senators

Governor Deval Patrick Names Paul Kirk Interim Senator

Cheryl Phillips — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:45:23 -0500

Governor Deval Patrick announced today that Paul G. Kirk Jr. will serve as interim US senator. He is a choice that comes with the strong backing of the immediate family of the late Edward M. Kennedy.

Florida Governor Picks George LeMieux For Senate

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:50:23 -0500

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Friday appointed his former chief of staff George LeMieux to occupy the bench for the state of Florida in the U.S. Senate vacated by resigning Cuban-born Sen. Mel Martinez, said the governor. Earlier this morning the word was already traveling and sources close to Florida Governor Charlie Crist today assured the Americas Journal that he would appoint his former chief of staff George LeMieux.

Republican Senator John Ensign Admits To Affair With Aid

mattwion — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:13:19 -0500

It is so normal to have learn that Politicians behave in immoral and vile ways. So it will come as no surprise to learn that yet another senator has been found guilty of an affair ... naturally enough with one of his aids.

WGNTV: Burris Must Resign

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:08:15 -0600

Today the editorial of the WGNTV calls on the senator Burris to resign and settle the controversy around his name with honor. The TV station is using a strong title "Burris must resign."

Al Franken Certified Winner, Coleman Vows Lawsuit

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:58:51 -0600

The Minnesota canvassing board has certified Al Franken as the winner of November's U.S. Senate election in the great state of Minnesota. Nonetheless, despite having virtually no chance of victory, Norm Coleman is vowing to file suit in an attempt to drag out the process of Senator-elect Franken's victory.

Blagojevich About To Appoint AG Roland Burris?

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:36:30 -0600

No one ever said Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn't have guts. Despite being arrested three weeks ago for conspiring to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat in exchange for wide-ranging personal benefits, Blagojevich might be about to appoint Roland Burris a replacement to the vacant seat.

Georgia Senate Runoff Results Points To Chambliss Win

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:52:24 -0600

Here comes the end of the Georgia Senate Runoff. The results are almost final as the polls and analysts point to Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia to win a Senate runoff bringing about the end of the race.

Sen. Dianne Wilkerson Faces Corruption, Extortion Charges

Michael Santo — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:59:19 -0500

Absolute power corrupts absolutely, isn't that what they say? In this case, the power many not be absolute, but it appears it was enough to - if the allegations are true - bring down Mass. State Senator Dianne Wilkerson.

Senator Stevens Bridge to Corruption

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:31:35 -0500

Loathsome Republican Ted Stevens of Alaska has been indicted on charges of corruption stemming from a year long investigation into Alaskan politics.

Barbara Walters Had Affairs With Senator Edward Brooke

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:42:03 -0500

Barbara Walters has admitted that she had an affair with married Massachusetts Senator Edward Brooke. Walters is set to appear on The Oprah Winfrey to share details about the relationship with Senator Edward Brooke, whom she remembers as "exciting and brilliant."

US Senators Deliver Deadline to India on Nuclear Deal

seher — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:01:42 -0600

Three leading U.S. senators have told India's prime minister his government has only weeks to finalize a civilian nuclear deal with the United States or senators in Washington will not have time to ratify the agreement. It is the strongest and most specific warning India has received that time is running out for it to decide the fate of the controversial deal. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from New Delhi.

US: The Bald Eagle Blog Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

MichaelChima — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:27:33 -0600

The Bald Eagle Blog on the Des Moines Register, Monday, January 1, 2008, endorsed Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President.