Senator Shelby: Auto Bailout Would Be A ‘Mistake’ 11-17-2008 12:33 pm   -  NBC/Meet The Press

"I don't believe the $25 billion they're talking about will make them survive. It's just postponing the inevitable."

Incumbent Republican Senator Loses Seat In Oregon 11-06-2008 1:16 pm   -  MSNBC

CNN: Democrat Jeff Merkley is declaring victory over Republican incumbent Sen. Gordon Smith in the Oregon Senate race, moving Democrats one seat closer to a filibuster-proof majority in the body.

Senator Bashes Comic Ad Sent Out Against Franken 11-01-2008 2:10 am   -  WCCO Minneapolis

WCCO: The opening page of the pamphlet says "Come on in kids ... Senator Franken's going to tell a few jokes ..." The booklet criticizes Franken for writing a Playboy column about pornography and brainstorming rape jokes for "Saturday Night Live."

Senator Ted Stevens Returns To Alaska 10-30-2008 10:34 am   -  KTVA-TV/AP

AP: A defiant Sen. Ted Stevens returned to his home state Wednesday a convicted felon, telling cheering supporters at an airport that bears his name that he's innocent and vowing he will be vindicated.

Massachusetts State Senator Caught Stuffing Bribe Money in Her Bra 10-29-2008 1:08 pm   -  WBZ-TV

"Citizens of the Commonwealth deserve honest and faithful services from their elected officials, uncompromised by secret payments of cash."

McCain Calls for Alaska Senator Ted Stevens’ Resignation 10-28-2008 3:57 pm   -  AP

AP: Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Tuesday that Republican Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska has "broken his trust with the people" and should resign now that he has been convicted in a federal corruption case.

Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Guilty on Seven Counts in Corporate Corruption Case 10-27-2008 4:52 pm   -  AP

AP: Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted of seven corruption charges Monday in a trial that threatened to end the 40-year career of Alaska's political patriarch in disgrace.

‘Scum’: Garage of Republican Senator Running Against Al Franken Vandalized With Graffiti 10-22-2008 4:54 pm   -  WCCO-TV

WCCO-TV: Graffiti left on the outside of their garage reads: "U R A criminal resign or else"; "Scum," which is written three times; and "Psalm 2."

Alaska Senator Called ‘Liar, Cheat’ in Court 10-22-2008 1:29 am   -  AP

Prosecutors accused Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens of 'believing he was above the law' when he failed to report extravagant gifts while defense lawyers said the government skewed skimpy evidence to try and convict an honest man.

GOP Senator’s Ad Features Gay Rights Supporters in ‘Village People’ Outfits 10-15-2008 10:18 am   -  YouTube

"Let me guess..."

Obama Urges Senators To Back Bailout Bill 10-02-2008 12:02 am   -  AP

AP: Democrat Barack Obama returned to Capitol Hill, calling on Congress to pass a $700 billion rescue bill for the financial sector. Obama, who started the day in Wisconsin, broke off the campaign trail to return to Washington and vote on the bill.

Dire Warnings Fail To Sway Senators On Bailout 09-24-2008 11:18 am   -  AP

AP: Senators dug in their heels Tuesday, pushing back against dire warnings from the government's top economic officials of recession, layoffs and lost homes if Congress doesn't quickly approve the Bush administration's $700 billion bailout plan.

Former GOP Senator Says Palin ‘Dangerous for the Future’ 09-10-2008 4:45 pm   -  New America Foundation

"She is dangerous for the future of the country having such limited experience and sharing that aggressive, belligerent approach to the world," former Republican Sen. and co-chairman of "Republicans for Obama" Lincoln Chafee (R.I.) and said.

‘Stand Up For Chuck’: Biden Makes a Save After Asking State Senator in Wheelchair to Stand 09-09-2008 5:44 pm   -  KRCG

"Chuck, stand up, Chuck, let 'em see you. Oh, God love you, what am I talking about?"

Senator Kennedy Gets Approval From Doctor To Attend Democratic Convention 08-25-2008 11:14 am   -  WFXT-TV

A long-time Kennedy associate told FOX News that the Massachusetts senator, who is recovering from brain surgery and is no longer receiving chemotherapy, will join niece Caroline Kennedy at the Denver hotel housing his state's delegation.

Pizza Delivery Woman’s Encounter With Rude State Senator Goes Big on Her Blog 08-24-2008 2:09 pm   -  KTVX-TV

"I'm standing there holding my pizza boxes, mostly looking down." Note: Anna's blog account of her encounter can be found in the related link.

It’s Biden! Delaware Senator to Join Obama on Democratic Ticket 08-23-2008 1:25 am   -  Fox News

AP: Barack Obama selected Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware late Friday night to be his vice presidential running mate, according to a Democratic official, balancing his ticket with an older congressional veteran well-versed in foreign and defense issues.

Republican Senator Suggests John Edwards Fathered Mistress’ Child 08-15-2008 2:43 pm   -  WJBQ-FM

"I feel sorry for his family, because how horrible, how horrible," Collins said. "But also, don't you think he is the father of the child?"

Republican Senator Touts Working With Kerry, Obama In Ad 08-01-2008 12:30 pm   -  Gordon Smith for Senate

Oregon Republican Sen. Gordon Smith has launched another ad that touts his work with Democrat Barack Obama on better gas mileage.

Alaska Senator Ted Stevens To Appear In Court 07-31-2008 10:45 am   -  AP

AP: Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is due in federal court to answer charges that he lied about hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts from an oil services contractor.