Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 2007, Lieberman Endorses McCain For President December 17, 2010 • On this day in 2007, Joe Lieberman, the Democratic nominee for VP in 2000, endorses Republican Sen. John McCain for president.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1992, Packwood Accepts Blame But Won't Quit December 10, 2010 • On this day in 1992, Bob Packwood, an Oregon Republican senator who had recently been elected to his 5th term, acknowledges that he did make unwanted sexual advances towards many women, but insists he would not resign.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1991, W.H. Chief Of Staff John Sununu Quits December 3, 2010 • On this day in 1991, John Sununu, President Bush's chief of staff who had become a political liability for the White House, announces his resignation.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1975, Justice Douglas Retires From Court November 12, 2010 • On this day in 1975, Associate Justice William O. Douglas, who served on the Supreme Court longer than anyone in history, retires.
It's All Politics Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1968, McCarthy Finally Endorses Humphrey October 29, 2010 • On this day in 1968, Minnesota Sen. Eugene McCarthy -- with just a week to go before the election -- finally endorses his one-time rival, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, for president.
It's All Politics Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1962, JFK Calls for Quarantine Of Cuba October 22, 2010 • On Oct. 22, 1962, President Kennedy announces a quarantine of Cuba, blocking additional Soviet warships from delivering missiles to the island. It becomes the leading issue of the 1962 midterm elections.
It's All Politics Flashback Friday: Second Bush-Clinton- Perot Debate Is Town Hall Format October 15, 2010 • On this date in 1992, President George Bush, Democratic challenger Bill Clinton and independent candidate Ross Perot hold their second debate, at the University of Virginia, a debate that used a "town hall" meeting format.
Political Junkie On This Day In 1991: House Members March To Senate In Thomas Protest October 8, 2010 • On this day in 1991, seven Democratic women from the House march over to the Senate to demand a delay in the confirmation vote for Clarence Thomas, who is accused by Prof. Anita Hill of sexual harassment.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1987, Pat Robertson Announces White House Bid October 1, 2010 • On this day in 1987, Pat Robertson, a conservative televangelist who recently gave up his stint as host of the "700 Club," declares his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1980, Ethics Cmte Urges Ouster Of Ozzie Myers September 24, 2010 • On this day in 1980, the House ethics committee votes to expel Michael "Ozzie" Myers, a Pennsylvania Democrat, from the House for his role in the Abscam scandal.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1972, Rep. Bill Ryan (D-N.Y.) Dies At 50 September 17, 2010 • On this day in 1972, Rep. William Ryan (D), a liberal member of Congress from Manhattan's Upper West Side, dies of cancer at age 50. He had recently clobbered Rep. Bella Abzug in a Democratic primary.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: This Day In '68, Rocky Names Senate Replacement For RFK September 10, 2010 • On this day in 1968, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York names a Republican, Congressman Charles Goodell, to replace the late Robert Kennedy, a Democrat, in the Senate. Kennedy was assassinated in June.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1964, L.B.J. Rules Out R.F.K. For V.P. July 30, 2010 • On this day in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson says he will not name any member of his Cabinet as his running mate, an announcement that everyone understood to be a message to Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who had a tense relationship with LBJ.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1962, President Blasts Negative Republicans July 23, 2010 • On this day in 1962, President Kennedy, at his regular news conference, lashed out at congressional Republicans for opposing his agenda and vowed to campaign against them this fall in the midterm elections.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1960, JFK Names Scoop Jackson To Head DNC July 16, 2010 • On this day in 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts, the Democratic nominee for president, names Sen. Scoop Jackson of Washington to head up the DNC. He also names his brother Robert as his campaign manager.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1952, A Big Platform Victory For Eisenhower July 9, 2010 • On this day in 1952, backers of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower win a major victory over Sen. Robert Taft on the floor of the Republican National Convention, a victory that will lead to Ike getting the GOP presidential nomination.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1966, Mass. GOP Backs Ed Brooke For Senate June 25, 2010 • On this day in 1966, Edward Brooke takes the first step on his way to becoming the Senate's first black member since Reconstruction, winning the endorsement of the Massachusetts GOP at its convention.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: This Day In 1964, Goldwater Says No To Civil Rights Bill June 18, 2010 • On this day in 1964, Barry Goldwater, the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, announces on the Senate floor he will vote against the civil rights bill, calling it unconstitutional.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1963, Wallace Yields/Blacks Enroll At Ala. June 11, 2010 • On this day in 1963, Gov. George Wallace makes his famous "stand in the doorway" defiance against permitting the enrollment of two black students at the University of Alabama, only to give way.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 2002, Primaries Held In 7 States June 4, 2010 • Seven states hold primaries on this date in 2002, including Alabama, where Bob Riley wins the GOP nomination for governor and Rep. Earl Hilliard (D-07) is forced into a runoff with Artur Davis.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1996, Ark. Gov. Tucker Guilty, Will Resign May 28, 2010 • Fourteen years ago today, a jury in Little Rock finds Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker (D) guilty of bank fraud charges in independent counsel Ken Starr's Whitewater investigation.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1995, Ex-Rep./Defense Sec'y Les Aspin Dies May 21, 2010 • On this day in 1995, Les Aspin, a former House Democrat from Wisconsin and President Clinton's first secretary of defense -- who was forced to resign within a year of taking the Cabinet post -- dies at age 56.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1979, Bob Dole Announces White House Bid May 14, 2010 • On this day in 1979, Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) declares his candidacy for the 1980 Republican presidential nomination. nbsp; In 1976, he was the GOP nominee for vice president on the ticket led by Gerald Ford.
Political Junkie Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1956, Ex-Vice President Alben Barkley Dies April 30, 2010 • Fifty-four years ago today, Sen. Alben Barkley of Kentucky, who served as vice president under Harry Truman from 1949-53, died of a heart attack. He was 78 years old.