Anthony Weiner
Top of the Hour: GOP Scores Upset in New York, Morning Headlines
Last night in New York, Republican Bob Turner, a retired television executive, scored an upset victory a special election to replace disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner. Turner said his victory is an ominous sign for President Obama and the Democrats.
GOP candidate Bob Turner nabs Weiner’s congressional seat
Yesterday, there was a special election for the New York Congressional seat left vacant by disgraced Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner. The largely Democratic district would logically have gone to Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, but due to myriad political factors Republican businessman Bob Turner won the race. Anna Sale of WNYC’s It’s a Free Country reports on why this […]
Democrats May Lose New York, Nevada House Seats Today
Two special elections for Congressional seats scheduled for today could end in losses for Democrats. In New York City, Rep. Anthony Weiner’s old seat is up for grabs. Republican Bob Turner, a 70 year old businessman without any government experience, is facing off against State Assemblyman David Weprin. If Turner is elected, he will be […]
This Week’s Agenda: Obama’s Jobs Tour, First Tea Party Debate
President Barack Obama continues his jobs tour this week, with stops in Columbus, Ohio and Raleigh-Durham, N.C., rallying support for his jobs plan. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to speak at a conference on regulation of systemic risk on Thursday, five days before the Federal Open Market Committee begins its meetings next week. […]