We have had an ongoing media narrative about how Democratic House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi was gonna have a difficult time getting elected Speaker of the House come January.... That was just 'fake news'... She will easily get her old job back.... Now we have another … [Read more...] about Democratic House leadership term limits talk is just that…Talk….
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There probably will be a new North Carolina 9th Congressional District Election..
The reason given is different from the absentee collection problems, but a new election is appears to be in the works.... The North Carolina Republican Party said Tuesday that a new election should be held in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District if a new allegation … [Read more...] about There probably will be a new North Carolina 9th Congressional District Election..
Farm bill compromise cleared for a vote in Congress…
When Donald Trump doesn't have his nose in something? Congress CAN get something done.... Lawmakers have reached an agreement on the farm bill, a mammoth package that will fund key farm safety net programs for the next five years without making significant changes to the food … [Read more...] about Farm bill compromise cleared for a vote in Congress…
Democrats get Trump to say…”I’m proud to shut down the government” over border wall…
The meeting this morning between Donald Trump and Democratic House leader Nancy Pelosi and Senator leader Chuck Schumer went nowhere.... The three where smiles going in and ended with Donald Trump getting so worked up that he went to ranting that HE would should down … [Read more...] about Democrats get Trump to say…”I’m proud to shut down the government” over border wall…
With Donald Trump…Republican don’t look/want Black voter support….
Donald Trump may ask black voters 'why not support him'? He may say he's made the economy better.... But he NOT really talking to them..... Nor are most of his GOP friends either.... The Republican's up front efforts to make the rich...RICHER and attacks on things … [Read more...] about With Donald Trump…Republican don’t look/want Black voter support….
Will Republicans ‘go down with Trump’s ship’ in the end?
CNN's legal talking head Jefferey Tobin thinks so.... CNN’s chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin explained Tuesday why he doesn’t believe GOP lawmakers will abandon their support of President Donald Trump anytime soon, despite his deepening legal woes. “The … [Read more...] about Will Republicans ‘go down with Trump’s ship’ in the end?
Women Republican lawmakers in Congress want more respect and larger numbers….
Good Luck.... As they watch Democratic women lawmakers increase in number in Congress? The Republican women begin to grumble to their party leaders.... They have a steep hill to climb.... A band of lawmakers stood ready to support Rep. Ann Wagner (left) in leading the … [Read more...] about Women Republican lawmakers in Congress want more respect and larger numbers….
Republicans keep shrinking the IRS….
Nobody actually likes the Internal Revenue Service.... But agencies job IS to collect money for the government to pay its bills.... Ever since the Republicans have controlled Congress? The agency has had its budget hacked away.... Now the agency ran afoul of … [Read more...] about Republicans keep shrinking the IRS….