House Democrats today elected their first new leadership team since 1994, installing U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in the top post in a bid to win back control of the House in 2004. Pelosi, who hails from San Francisco and has served as minority whip since January, was cheered by her colleagues as she trounced […]
Mary Lynn Jones
Mary Lynn F. Jones is a Washington-based writer. Her work has also appeared in The Chicago Tribune, National Journal, the Washington Business Journal, and Barron’s Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges. A native Washingtonian, Jones has been a regular political commentator for WMAL-AM and has made numerous radio and television appearances, including on National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” and Fox News Channel. Mary Lynn received her master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College.
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Early Frost
Just one day after entering the race for House minority leader, Rep. Martin Frost (D-Texas) dropped out and threw his support to House Minority Whip Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Frost’s decision came as Rep. Harold Ford Jr. (D-Tenn.) announced his intention to run against Pelosi for leader, although it is widely expected that Pelosi will win […]
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House Cleaning
Now that the congressional elections are over, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are turning their attention to the next big vote: the race to see who will replace Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) as the House Democratic leader. After failing to help the party retake the House in four straight elections — and after Democrats lost seats […]
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The Traditionalist
Many liberals were startled when one of the strongest Senate voices warning against invading Iraq turned out to be 84-year-old Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia, a man slightly to the center-right of his party, a defense hawk and very much a traditionalist. But at the heart of Byrd’s traditionalism is reverence for the U.S. […]
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Party of Lincoln
Imagine the following scenario: It’s election night and the Senate again splits 50-50. Who is now the most important man in Washington? It’s not President George W. Bush, Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) or Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.). It’s a freshman senator from a small northern state. That senator is Rhode Island Republican Lincoln Chafee, and […]