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GOP Senators Question Qualifications of ‘Woke’ Fed Reserve Nominee, Promptly Get Accused of Racism

Posted by Stacey Matthews on February 06, 2022 24 Comments

Sen. Elizabeth Warren characterized attacks on Joe Biden's nomination of Lisa Cook as “racist, sexist and just plain dumb."...

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Senator’s Stroke Panics Democrats Over 50/50 Split in Chamber

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 02, 2022 97 Comments

Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) suffered a stroke this week and is expected to make a full recovery, but the news of his condition sent a wave of panic through the Democratic party. This was a reminder that they are just one vote away from losing their majority.

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Remember When Liberal Law Profs Said VP Can’t Cast Tiebreaker On Supreme Court Nominations? I Bet Mitch Does

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 26, 2022 67 Comments

Lawrence Tribe 2020 on Barrett nomination: "While the vice president has the power to cast a tiebreaking vote to pass a bill, the Constitution does not give him the power to break ties when it comes to the Senate’s “Advice and Consent” role in approving presidential appointments...

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Republican Herschel Walker Has Raised Almost $10 Million Since Announcing Georgia Senate Bid in August 2021

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 26, 2022 14 Comments

Herschel Walker, the Trump-backed NFL alum running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia, has raised an impressive amount of campaign cash since announcing his candidacy. Walker also has an impressive lead over other primary contenders.

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Arizona Democratic Party Censures Senator Kyrsten Sinema for Refusal To End Filibuster

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 23, 2022 40 Comments

The Democratic Party of Arizona has voted to formally censure Senator Kyrsten Sinema because she didn't go along with their plan to suspend the filibuster and push through their 'voter reform' package. Democrats love Republican 'mavericks' from Arizona. Democrat mavericks, not so much.

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America Wins: Senate Filibuster Remains Intact As Manchin, Sinema Vote With Republicans

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on January 20, 2022 45 Comments

Mitch McConnell: "It's pretty safe to say this is the biggest day in the history of the Senate"...

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Democrats Devise Trojan Horse to Advance “Voting Reform” Bill

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 13, 2022 39 Comments

Democrats have figured out a way to sneak their "voting reform" bill into the House and then on to the Senate. It involves hollowing out a bill that has to do with NASA, and replacing the text with the text of their voting bill. It's not likely to change anything, but will force a debate on the topic which Democrats are probably hoping will pressure holdouts like Sens. Sinema (D-AZ) and Manchin (D-WV).

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Sen. Sinema on Filibuster: It ‘Ensures That Millions of Americans Represented by the Minority Process Have a Voice’

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 13, 2022 9 Comments

"And yet, it is important to recognize that disagreements are okay. They are normal – and honest disagreements matched with a willingness to listen and learn can help us forge sturdy and enduring solutions."...

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Ossoff’s Bill Would Ban Members of Congress, Families From Trading Stocks

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 10, 2022 54 Comments

There's a reason why the Pelosis have become incredibly rich while she's been in the House....

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Senate Republicans Moving to Ban Federal Funds for Cities and States That Let Non-Citizens Vote

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 29, 2021 66 Comments

The city council in New York recently voted to allow 800,000 non-citizens to vote in local elections, a move many people believe is a test run for the bigger goal of letting all illegal immigrants vote. Now Senate Republicans are pushing back by crafting legislation that would bar cities and states from receiving federal funds if they do this.

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Biden Backs Democrats Eliminating the Filibuster to Ram Through ‘Voting Rights’ Legislation

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 24, 2021 38 Comments

Now that the 'Build Back Better' bill is basically dead, Democrats are moving on to their next target. They want to pass their supposed 'voting rights' bill and they're willing to suspend the filibuster to do it. Biden apparently supports this.

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Manchin: White House Staff’s ‘Inexcusable’ Behavior Broke Down BBB Talks

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 21, 2021 35 Comments

Bernie Sanders: Bring it to the floor so Manchin can vote no in front of everyone. Manchin: BRING IT....

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Republicans Positioned for Blowout Win in 2022 Midterms

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 27, 2021 72 Comments

Republicans are already seen as the favorites to win the House of Representatives in 2022, but it looks like the Senate might be in play as well. Mitch McConnell recently predicted a 'very good election' for the GOP.

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Biden Rethinking Plans to Immediately Fire Defense Dept. COVID Vaccine Resisters

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 02, 2021 20 Comments

Perhaps the Pentagon will be among the first to withdrawal from mandate mania....

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Democrats Slash More Programs From Still Massive Spending Bill To Get Manchin and Sinema Votes

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 28, 2021 29 Comments

Last week Joe Biden warned progressive Democrats that free college probably isn't going to make the final cut of their spending bill. Now they are cutting other items from the bill. They're trying very hard to get Sinema and Manchin on board, but it's still not clear if it'll work.

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Garland Defiantly Pledges Feds Will Continue Monitoring Parents Protesting At School Boards

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 27, 2021 54 Comments

Garland still cannot cite one specific example of violence or threat of violence: "I said, again, at the time, that they were news reports that had been published. And I think some of the other senators here have described some of those news reports."...

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McConnell Wants Garland to Clarify His Memo Demonizing Parents Protesting Critical Race Theory

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 11, 2021 73 Comments

"Telling elected officials they're wrong is democracy, not intimidation."...

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Schumer’s Attack on the Republicans Who Gave Him a Win Is Telling

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on October 08, 2021 45 Comments

Schumer wasn't spiking the football, he was flailing and panicking because his attempt to force elimination of the Senate filibuster was thwarted....

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