David M. Drucker

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Three weeks into the Senate's 2015 calendar, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has permitted floor votes on 25 proposed amendments to legislation. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

McConnell delivers on amendments promise, in stark contrast with Reid era

David M. Drucker · January 23, 2015 9:31 pm

Rubio accelerates White House plans

Rubio accelerates White House plans

David M. Drucker · January 23, 2015 1:55 pm

For Marco Rubio, this weekend's gathering of staunch supporters and campaign contributors would appear an ideal setting for the Republican senator from Florida to tip his hand on 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Looking for 2016 tea leaves at Marco Rubio’s Miami retreat

David M. Drucker · January 23, 2015 12:50 pm

Sens. Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul (AP image)

Koch retreat to feature forum with three possible 2016’ers

David M. Drucker · January 22, 2015 7:25 pm

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks during The Family Leadership Summit, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Bobby’s Believers: Conservatives launch draft-Jindal PAC

David M. Drucker · January 22, 2015 10:00 am

Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., applauds while sitting with Republican members of Congress during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. (AP Photo)

Republicans greet Obama SOTU with a big yawn

David M. Drucker · January 21, 2015 3:17 am

"[Jeb Bush's] whole message is going to be that you've got to lift people up," said a source. (AP photo)

Jeb Bush lays out plans for 60 fundraisers for 2016 bid

David M. Drucker · January 20, 2015 9:49 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the latest Republican to lean into a White House bid, is asking top donors and political consultants in his state to hold off from joining other campaigns. (AP Photo)

Lindsey Graham calls in South Carolina favors ahead of presidential run

David M. Drucker · January 20, 2015 6:31 pm

Team Ted Cruz is taking shape, and the Senate first-termer's presidential campaign could start before this spring. (AP/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Ted Cruz builds his White House team

David M. Drucker · January 19, 2015 9:12 pm

GOP leaders House Speaker John Boehner, left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell meet with the press at the GOP retreat at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa., on Thursday. (AP Photo/PennLive.com, Mark Pynes)

For Republicans, immigration remains disagreement among friends

David M. Drucker · January 16, 2015 6:45 pm

Out of bullets, Republican leaders turn to soft power

Out of bullets, Republican leaders turn to soft power

David M. Drucker · January 16, 2015 10:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, following a Republican policy luncheon. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

McConnell urges House GOP to be realistic about what can pass

David M. Drucker · January 15, 2015 6:49 pm