Category Archives: Campaigns & Elections

The stunning election victories for conservative Republicans in Congress offer a stop-gap, gridlock salve for a country reeling from out-of-control Democrat spending over the past two years.

Democratic allies are not optimistic about their legislative priorities getting done in the lame-duck session after Democratic candidates got pummeled on Election Day.

Having bet heavily on Democrats who suffered deep losses last week, unions representing government workers, teachers, autoworkers and others must prepare for an onslaught from Republicans elected to cut spending and reduce regulations on business.

Unions spent more than $200 million to back Democrats on Tuesday, and their leaders took credit for helping to re-elect Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, but they now face a Republican surge that could bring their legislative agenda to a … Continue reading →

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid won re-election Tuesday with the strong support of unionized employees, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said this morning.

Big Labor is patting itself on the back for softening the blow yesterday’s elections had on congressional Democrats. And for all the credit it’s giving itself in helping liberal lawmakers hang on, labor isn’t sorry for the role it played … Continue reading →