The progressive House Rep from New York City has been made VERY aware that there is a resentment brewing within the House Democratic caucus from some after the party lost seats and did NOT increase seats like they thought they would.... Joe Biden maybe left of Hillary Clinton … [Read more...] about Ocasio-Cortez will have to deal with a Biden admin ….
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Joe Biden plan’s to undo TONS of Donald Trump’s policies from the jump….
The first things will be the ones he CAN do without asking or waiting for Congress..... He will rejoin the Paris climate accords, according to those close to his campaign and commitments he has made in recent months, and he will reverse President Trump’s withdrawal from the … [Read more...] about Joe Biden plan’s to undo TONS of Donald Trump’s policies from the jump….
Can Joe Biden work with McConnell?
Democratic House Speaker Pelosi hasn't talked to President Donald Trump since the State of the Union speech in February.... Incoming President Biden worked IN the US Senate for 36 years.... Biden has worked with Senate majority Leader McConnell and South Carolina Senator … [Read more...] about Can Joe Biden work with McConnell?
House Speaker Pelosi wants to keep the Speakership….
This COULD be looking for a bit of a fight?..... Pelosi HAS done a skilful job in opposiing Donald Trump for 4 years.... But there ARE a lot of House Democrats that are pissed about the smaller numbers House 'gets' this time.... And the 80 year old Pelosi did hint about … [Read more...] about House Speaker Pelosi wants to keep the Speakership….
House Democrats have a problem….
What happened to the 'Blue Wave' from just 2 years ago? They still have a majority.... But it's actually smaller even with the coming Joe Biden move to the White House.... One thing for sure? The power to be are gonna have to make some space from the Progressives , … [Read more...] about House Democrats have a problem….
Democrats controlling Congress and the White House won’t be a progressive free for all…..
Far from it.... Democrats ARE the big tent party.... Weather ya like it or not? The center IS the sweet spot for them.... A failure to accept that could end up in the 2010 Midterm election where they lost their majority after only 2 years.... (Left-leaning Newbie's forget … [Read more...] about Democrats controlling Congress and the White House won’t be a progressive free for all…..
McConnell has health issues….
Pictures of his discoloured and bandaged hands and a trip getting on a small platform are circulating the twitter world.... Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not answer questions about his health Thursday, only saying there were "no concerns" after reporters asked him … [Read more...] about McConnell has health issues….
Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans approve Barrett for full Senate vote…
“It’s moments like this that make everything you go through matter,” said Senator Lindsey Graham, right, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee.... Senate Judiciary Committee approved Amy Barrettt employment application for the US Supreme Court job…. Democrats not … [Read more...] about Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans approve Barrett for full Senate vote…