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Biden, Cruz headline dueling events as 2016 buzz swirls through South Carolina

...for her to step forward and campaigns urging her to run are underway.In a sign of the hunger for Clinton, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi gushed over Clinton's experience during an event Thursday at the Clinton School of Public Service...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/elections/2013-05-03/biden-cruz-hea
Obama: 'We will find out who did this'

...pledged to provide whatever federal support was needed.Additionally, the president spoke with Republican and Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, saying that "on days like this, there are no Republicans or Democrats, we are Americans united...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2013-04-15/obama-we-will-find-out-who-d
Georgia lawmakers seek constitutional convention for federal budget

...R-Athens."I think it's becoming more and more obvious why your party is the minority party," he said to Democratic Leader Steven Henson, of Tucker.Henson pointed out that Democrats had just voted for a separate resolution that urged...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-03-07/georgia-lawmakers-seek-c
Ed Koch, former NY mayor, dies

...career began as a member of the Village Independent Democrats, a group of liberal reformers. He defeated powerful Democratic leader Carmine DeSapio, whose roots reached back to the corrupt Tammany Hall political machine, in a race for district...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/national/2013-02-01/ed-koch-former-ny-mayor-di
Analysis: Ga. governor adept at avoiding conflict

...press event.As reporters assembled in his ceremonial office waiting for his arrival, they were joined by House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams. They joked that they would give her a clear shot in case she wanted to hurl a shoe or other jibes...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-02-10/analyis-ga-governor-adep
Haley orders panel to review state regulations

...in her State of the State address last month.The panel is to be made up of members appointed by Republican and Democratic leaders of both the House and Senate, and business leaders. Haley will name who will head it.She also wants to change how...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-02-12/haley-orders-panel-revie
Obama joins Michigan Democrats in push to stall right-to-work bills

...plant Monday afternoon.Meanwhile, Michigan House Democratic leaders gathered at the Capitol and called for more debate...dismissing the comments of both congressional and state Democratic leaders. He chided those in Washington for "trying to...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-12-10/obama-joins-michigan-democ
House passes 'fiscal cliff' bill

...vote for passage to "get us one step closer to tax reform in 2013" as well as attempts to control spending.House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi also said the legislation included "permanent tax relief for the middle class," and she summoned...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/national/2013-01-01/house-passes-fiscal-cliff-
Analysis: Newly elected advised to follow rules

...most insiders."Politicians are ego driven. You're asking someone to pick you over other people," said House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams of Atlanta.Most people believe they're capable and smart, but only those with more ego than modesty...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2013-01-07/analysis-newly-elected-a
Deal pitches plan to let legislators to avoid Medicaid tax issue

...elections and it's time to deal with the policy that's right for Georgia."Rep. Stacey Abrams, the House Democratic leader, was more skeptical, calling it "a novel approach." She said she wants to explore questions about whether the...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2013-01-14/deal-pitches-plan-let-legislators-a