Charlie Bass

former Congressman (R-NH)

Guest

Former Republican Congressman for the State of New Hampshire (1995-2007); President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership, which promotes center-right ideas

Charlie Bass on KCRW

The  New York Times  and even the  Times of London  have warned about over-interpreting America's off-year elections. Then they've gone right on to do it themselves.

Is GOP Victory in Governors' Races a Warning to Democrats?

The New York Times and even the Times of London have warned about over-interpreting America's off-year elections. Then they've gone right on to do it themselves.

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Most voters in New Jersey and Virginia said Barack Obama's performance was not a factor when they elected Republicans over Democrats to run their states.

Local Elections and National Politics

Most voters in New Jersey and Virginia said Barack Obama's performance was not a factor when they elected Republicans over Democrats to run their states.

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John Edwards 
is dropping out of the Democratic race, guaranteeing that a major party
will nominate either a woman or a man of color. Yesterday in  Florida ,  John McCain  was…

Field Narrows as Edwards and Giuliani Bow Out

John Edwards is dropping out of the Democratic race, guaranteeing that a major party will nominate either a woman or a man of color. Yesterday in Florida , John McCain was…

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