* House approves campaign finance legislation along party lines; new rules will primarily benefit Republicans. [ WP ] * Rep.Tom DeLay's departure "has emboldened centrists and conservatives to push their divergent views more assertively." [ NYT ] * Many Republicans facing reelection "are feeling voter wrath" over Iraq; voters are increasingly critical of pro-war stances. [
Daily Briefing: 'A Big Hole'
Daily Briefing: 'A Big Hole'
Daily Briefing: 'A Big Hole'
* House approves campaign finance legislation along party lines; new rules will primarily benefit Republicans. [ WP ] * Rep.Tom DeLay's departure "has emboldened centrists and conservatives to push their divergent views more assertively." [ NYT ] * Many Republicans facing reelection "are feeling voter wrath" over Iraq; voters are increasingly critical of pro-war stances. [