There very well maybe a Trump inspired Government shutdown coming for the Holidays unless SOMEONE pulls a 'rabbit out of a political hat'..... Democrats REALLY ARE in the drivers seat it would appear.... While the current House has a Republican majority that just passed a … [Read more...] about House passes a Budget that would give Trump his wall money…It won’t work in the Senate….
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Senate passes and sends to House a Criminal Justice Reform Bill…
The bill would affect all Federal prisoners..... A Trump-backed bipartisan criminal justice bill passed the Senate Tuesday night by a margin of 87-12, despite ongoing efforts by Sen. Tom Cotton and other hardline conservatives to sink it. Why it matters: For years, advocates … [Read more...] about Senate passes and sends to House a Criminal Justice Reform Bill…
Could the US House force another election in the Florida 15th Congressional District and North Carolina’s 9th CD?
The likelihood of a new election in the North Carolina 9th Congressional District is rising due to absentee ballot handling and possible fraud.... We have Daily Kos pointing out that incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is looking at issues in the Florida race that could … [Read more...] about Could the US House force another election in the Florida 15th Congressional District and North Carolina’s 9th CD?
2018 midterm election seats that flipped…Axios…
Republicans have picked up Senate seats in Indiana, Missouri and North Dakota, and successfully defended one in Tennessee. In the House, Democrats flipped at least 40 seats. The bottom line: Democrats have won control of the House and are waiting for more results in a few tight … [Read more...] about 2018 midterm election seats that flipped…Axios…
Five Thirty Eight….Yes, It Was A Blue Wave
The staff over Nate Silver's place have concluded that Democrats did indeed produce a 'Blue Wave' 2018 Midterm election.... Here's this weeks sit-down over there.... sarahf (Sarah Frostenson, politics editor): So we’re here today to talk about the midterm elections and the … [Read more...] about Five Thirty Eight….Yes, It Was A Blue Wave
The Incoming Democratic US House committee leaders….
AP News does a rundown of the 2019/2020 early US House Democrats that will become committee chairpersons after the internal Nov. 28 election.... On top of the list should lbe.... Speaker of House....Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.) House Majority leader..Rep. .Steny Hoyer... … [Read more...] about The Incoming Democratic US House committee leaders….
There will be 2 new Democratic US House members from South Carolina….
I know our alumni Jack isn't active here anymore but I'm sure he was amused at this House race result.... In a stunning upset, a Democrat has won South Carolina’s coastal 1st Congressional District for the first time in 40 years. Political newcomer Joe Cunningham narrowly … [Read more...] about There will be 2 new Democratic US House members from South Carolina….
Rep. Kevin McCarthy feels he has the votes to succeed Paul Ryan in leading House Republicans….
Hardcore Conservative Jim Jones has announced he was the GOP House leadership spot.... He won't get it.... House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy — with his party moving into the minority after the Democratic victory on Election Day — says he has already locked up the votes … [Read more...] about Rep. Kevin McCarthy feels he has the votes to succeed Paul Ryan in leading House Republicans….