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NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Blasts Democrats For Opposing Election Integrity Measures

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on April 24, 2021 42 Comments

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson (R) gave yet another stellar speech in support of our Constitutional rights.

Some Democrats Balk at House Leadership’s Plan to Steal Iowa Seat

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 24, 2021 17 Comments

A Politico article detailed how Democrats have been working behind the scenes to snatch Iowa's 2nd Congressional District seat since the Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks won by six votes. Republicans lashed out at the plan, but so did Democrats—lots of them.

Report: Democrats Going All In to Take Iowa House Seat They Lost by Six Votes

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 22, 2021 28 Comments

A source told Politico's Playbook the Democrats are going all in to reverse the Republican victory in Iowa's 2nd District. Mariannette Miller-Meeks defeated Rita Hart by six votes. The Democrats have not taken a hard stance publically, but the source said the top people in the House Democratic leadership "blessed" the efforts to oust Miller-Meeks.

House Dems Move to Expel Marjorie Taylor Greene as Twitter Locks Her Account

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 19, 2021 49 Comments

Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) plans to introduce a resolution to expel Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House. The resolution has 72 co-sponsors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo3t4oXwDEM

Republicans Help House Pass Bills Expanding Gun Background Checks

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 11, 2021 40 Comments

The House passed H.R. 8, requiring a background check for every firearm sale, 227-203. Overall, you have to go through an FFL (Federal Firearms License) to "transfer possession" of firearms. Eight Republicans, yes, eight, voted yes. One Democrat voted no. Only two Republicans helped push through H.R .1446, which expanded background checks.

House COVID Bill Includes Paying Federal Employees Up to $21K if Kids Have No School

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 03, 2021 17 Comments

The House of Representatives' "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" includes a provision that allows federal employees to collect up to $21,000 to stay at home if their child(ren) does not have school. The provision also covers part-time and "seasonal" employees "with equivalent hours established by their agency."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD8un1BzoSU

Over 30 House Dems Ask Biden to Give Up Sole Control of Nuclear Authority

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 25, 2021 61 Comments

Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), the son of former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) asked President Joe Biden to share the nuclear codes with those in the presidential order because a single person "should have the ability to start a nuclear war."

Impeachment Trial: Trump Lawyers Present Arguments on Constitutionality of the Trial

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 09, 2021 51 Comments

The Senate kicks off President Donald Trump's impeachment trial today at 1 p.m. ET.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxZCyI7SXcU

Rep. Ron Wright, Who was Fighting Lung Cancer, Dies After Suffering COVID-19 Complications

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 08, 2021 40 Comments

Rep. Ron Wright (R-TX), 67, passed away Sunday night. He had been battling lung cancer when he checked himself into Baylor hospital in Dallas two weeks ago due to COVID-19 complications.

https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1262814903867518978

GOP Lawmakers Call For Pelosi To Pay Fine After She Breaks Her Own Security Screening Rule

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on February 08, 2021 32 Comments

Nancy Pelosi wanted metal detectors installed outside the House floor so that none of her fellow elected representatives could bring a gun into the chamber. Yes, it's ridiculous and melodramatic, but so is Pelosi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNW9Dn0jDsQ

#NY22: Republican Claudia Tenney Ousts Brindisi Leaving Democrats Just a Five Seat Majority

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 05, 2021 23 Comments

New York State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte ended the race for New York's 22nd Congressional District. Republican challenger Claudia Tenney defeated Democrat incumbent Anthony Brindisi.

https://www.wicz.com/story/43061166/ny22-canvassing-of-votes-continues-this-week-in-undetermined-congressional-race

#NY22 – Dem Incumbent Trying to Prevent Final County Certification Since He’s Down 121 votes

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 03, 2021 26 Comments

Seven out of the eight counties in New York's 22nd Congressional District certified votes in the 2020 election. Incumbent Democratic Rep. Anthony Brindisi gained only one vote. Republican challenger Claudia Tenney now leads by 121 votes instead of 122.

#NY22: Republican Challenger Now Leads by 122 Votes Over Dem Incumbent

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 29, 2021 23 Comments

Republican challenger Claudia Tenney leads Democrat incumbent Rep. Anthony Brindisi by 122 votes after a recent canvass of Oneida County ballots.

#NY22: Brindisi Wants Court to Only Count Rejected Democrat Votes in Oneida County

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 25, 2021 21 Comments

Believe it or not, New York's 22nd Congressional District still does not have a representative in the U.S. House of Representatives.

NBC Poll: Trump Retains Overwhelming Republican Support, Overall Job Approval Steady Since Election

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on January 18, 2021 53 Comments

The media has bombarded us with headlines that President Trump will leave office with his lowest approval rating (the number most often cited is Pew's 29%). An interesting thing happens, however, when pollsters poll registered voters instead of whoever answers a phone.

House Democrats Charge Trump With ‘Incitement of Insurrection’ in Impeachment Resolution

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 11, 2021 109 Comments

The House Democrats introduced an impeachment resolution, which charges President Donald Trump with "incitement of insurrection" related to the riots on Capitol Hill last Wednesday. The resolution comes after House Republicans objected to the House resolution demanding Vice President Mike Pence invoke the 25th Amendment.

Pelosi: Democrats Will Proceed With Trump Impeachment if Pence, Cabinet Won’t Activate 25th Amendment

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 11, 2021 40 Comments

The riots on Capitol Hill last Wednesday has caused people on the left to think President Donald Trump does not have the capabilities to finish his term. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to her Democrat colleagues that if Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet do not activate the 25th Amendment, then the House will proceed with impeachment articles.

LIVE UPDATES — Capitol Hill Protest Fallout

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2021 45 Comments

We will put updates here throughout the day on anything related to the violence on Capitol Hill yesterday.

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