Larry Sabato's place moves three more House districts a bit away from the Grand Ole' party.... — House Speaker Paul Ryan’s (R, WI-1) retirement makes his now-open seat a Toss-up, although the seat definitely sits to the right of the national average. — Ryan’s departure adds … [Read more...] about With the number of open House seats at 59….Republicans are in trouble…
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A majority of those in the South Disapprove of Trump…Poll
An even larger majority think migrant workers should be allowed to work..... Interesting.... This NBC News/Survey Monkey poll has a margin of error of only 1.1%, because its sample was over 15,000 people.... This is NOT a good look for Republicans and Trump who are … [Read more...] about A majority of those in the South Disapprove of Trump…Poll
Sen Bob Corker is sorry he voted for the overweight spending bill…
Yea...But? He DID vote for it..... Watching retiring Republican politicians as they tentatively dip their toes into a puddle of Actual Reality after spending their careers vowing that the pipes were holding up just fine, thank you very much, can be an interesting sight. … [Read more...] about Sen Bob Corker is sorry he voted for the overweight spending bill…
One of the President’s Republican lawmakers goes on privately that he hates Trump….
...from Erick Erickson's Resuregent.... "If we're going to lose because of him, we might as well impeach the motherf**ker," said the congressman as we roamed the aisles of a Safeway grocery store together. I haven't been in a Safeway since my family moved home from Dubai … [Read more...] about One of the President’s Republican lawmakers goes on privately that he hates Trump….
Trump Signs Order to Require Recipients of Federal Aid Programs to Work
...from the NY Times... President Trump quietly signed a long-anticipated executive order on Tuesday intended to force low-income recipients of food assistance, Medicaid and low-income housing subsidies to join the work force or face the loss of their benefits. The order, in … [Read more...] about Trump Signs Order to Require Recipients of Federal Aid Programs to Work
Republican (and Democratic ) Senator’s move to support Mueller….
While we don't know what House Republicans would do? More and more US senator's are announcing support for Robert Mueller's tenure as Specail Councel (Prosocutor) .... Would congressional Republicans draw a line in the sand when it comes to protecting special counsel Robert … [Read more...] about Republican (and Democratic ) Senator’s move to support Mueller….
Boehner joins Marijuana Board After Opposition to Legalization….
From cigarettes to marijuana, eh? When it comes to marijuana, former House Speaker John A. Boehner has gone from “hell no you can’t” to supporting the board of a cannabis corporation. Acreage Holdings, which calls itself “one of the nation’s largest, multi-state … [Read more...] about Boehner joins Marijuana Board After Opposition to Legalization….
House Speaker Paul Ryan tells friends he will NOT run again…
Update.... Ryan will finish his term.... ... The early rumors seem to be true.... With Democrats expected to control the House in January? The Congressman from Wisconsin has been telling people he will leave Congress... House Speaker Paul Ryan has told … [Read more...] about House Speaker Paul Ryan tells friends he will NOT run again…