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…
WV Dem Senator Manchin comes out AGAINST new $2,000 stimulus checks….
Joe Biden as President will push the new Democratic majority Congress for a second round of money going into the economy. he announced yesterday ...That sent the Stock Market up and probably made Donald Trump smile...House Speaker Pelosi also? The conservative Democrat Manchin … [Read more...] about WV Dem Senator Manchin comes out AGAINST new $2,000 stimulus checks….
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
What happens if Democrats Warnock and Ossoff Win in their Georgia Senate races?
Hmmmm? Good for them and Georgia Democrats .... Good for Senator Chuck Schumer who on January 20th becomes the US Senate Majority Leader ... Good for Joe Biden who would have a Majority in the US Senate Good for Kamala Harris who will get to be the person to give … [Read more...] about What happens if Democrats Warnock and Ossoff Win in their Georgia Senate races?
Election over … Ocasio-Cortez is back at it again….
The upcoming second term House member from NYC is on House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority leader Schumer's case about not pushing more 'next generation' Democrats to take THEIR jobs? With the election over.... Internal Democratic politics swings into action.... She's … [Read more...] about Election over … Ocasio-Cortez is back at it again….
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?