THAT does NOT mean they'll agree on their politics.... But like 20 years ago when the last 50/50 Congress was around.... The United States Senate... IS a 'rules' and 'tradition' place... For McConnell it works for several reasons.... First to keep a check on his own … [Read more...] about Following Biden’s wishes….Schumer and McConnell WILL work together in the US Senate…
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Convicting Trump for his role in the Capitol violence is proving a bit difficult …Open Thread for Jan. 15, 2021…
There ARE a LOT of moving parts to this.... While President Trump has been charged with one count of 'insurrection perpetrated on the Capitol of the United States'? He will be out of office anyways even if he is convicted..... (Convicting him would allow Congress to THEN … [Read more...] about Convicting Trump for his role in the Capitol violence is proving a bit difficult …Open Thread for Jan. 15, 2021…
McConnell appears to be letting Schumer handle Senate vote on the impeachment charge…
The worry for Biden & Co. has NOT been the impeachment of Donald Trump... That is a given.... Their worry has been the confirmation of Biden cabinet members and others that need the US Senate ok.... The feeling had been that if the impeachment article was sent to the … [Read more...] about McConnell appears to be letting Schumer handle Senate vote on the impeachment charge…
Some House Republican’s will vote to impeach their party leader…
A small number of House Republicans have come out to say they will join Democrats in voting to impeach Donald Trump a second time.... And? Outgoing US Senate majority Leader McConnell has signalled that he will not defend Trump.... Trump will be impeached tomorrow for a … [Read more...] about Some House Republican’s will vote to impeach their party leader…
New York will do well with its first US Senate Majority Leader…
Senator Chuck Schumer, a Brooklyn NYC guy, will become the next US Senate majority leader sometime next week, replacing the current Senate leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky.... New Yorker's are rubbing their hands in pride and anticipation .... Schumer … [Read more...] about New York will do well with its first US Senate Majority Leader…
House Democrats May Hold up a 2nd Trump impeachment for a while….
It has been pointed out by some of us that House Speaker Pelosi 's push to 'get rid' of Donald Trump so fast WOULD lock Joe Biden out of moving ahead for several days or longer .... The process of impeachment would move to the front of the line in Congress stopping Biden … [Read more...] about House Democrats May Hold up a 2nd Trump impeachment for a while….
A 2nd Trump Impeachment Could Slow Biden’s Start in Office…Open Thread for Jan 9, 2021
The incoming US President was asked pointedly if he supported removing Donald Trump from office.... His answer was 'it's up to Congress'.... His second point was he IS busy trying to get ready to deal with the mess Trump's admin has NOT dealt with.... The Pandemic and … [Read more...] about A 2nd Trump Impeachment Could Slow Biden’s Start in Office…Open Thread for Jan 9, 2021
New York US Senator Chuck Schumer will be the next US Senate Majority Leader…..
In less than. two weeks Senator Mitch McConnell will relinquish that position to the Democratic Minority Leader from New York... Politico takes a look at Schumer who will join. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in giving President Biden a slim majority with his Vice President Kamala … [Read more...] about New York US Senator Chuck Schumer will be the next US Senate Majority Leader…..