Ezra Klein does piece in the NY Times about the West Virginia DEMOCRATIC USA Senator that seem's to be a pain in the ass to some in his party, but keeps getting re-elected in state that doesn't really elect Democrats anymore.... Let me start with something you don’t … [Read more...] about Some Praise For Joe Manchin?…..
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Democrats mull the centrist Infrastructure deal…
Reality check for the Democrats.... Democratic Senator's Manchin and Sinema ARE in the drivers seat on this.... President Biden WILL take just about any 'deal'.... Problem for others? As Senator Collins has announced.... The 'deal' is half of what 'Go BIG' Biden … [Read more...] about Democrats mull the centrist Infrastructure deal…
Stop wishing for Bayer to retire…McConnell won’t allow a Left leaning replacement on the High Court…
Folks gotta stop forgetting.... The US Senate operates on a 'Super Majority' thing.... That rule isn't going anywhere.... Republican's play hardball on keeping their hand on court choices... Joe Biden is NOT gonna push hard Against it.... A Strong left leaning … [Read more...] about Stop wishing for Bayer to retire…McConnell won’t allow a Left leaning replacement on the High Court…
Senator Bernie Sanders is working for a Republican Senate walk around bill….
Democrats have one more simple majority bill chance this legislative session in the Senate.... While the spotlight has been on Infrastructure? The Independent Senator from Vermont who chairs the Senate Budget Committee is quietly working to make sure some his progressive … [Read more...] about Senator Bernie Sanders is working for a Republican Senate walk around bill….
Reality check for Democratic Progressives….
The Democratic lefties having been pushing for their policy wants for more than a year on the party... In the end? They didn't get their wants in a nominee such as Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren... The party voters choose ole' down the middle Joe Biden and he went on … [Read more...] about Reality check for Democratic Progressives….
Democratic Senator Manchin has a new fan…..
Donald Trump.... Former President Trump on Monday praised Sen. Joe Manchin for his opposition to dismantling the Senate filibuster as the West Virginia Democrat faces backlash from members of his own party. "Well, it’s a very important thing. He’s doing the right thing and … [Read more...] about Democratic Senator Manchin has a new fan…..
Donald Trump for House Speaker?
How about the US Senate? And the craziness marches on..... All playing in the media.... Former President Trump said a proposal that he run for the House in 2022 to try to win the speaker’s gavel is “interesting,” though the chances of him actually doing so remain … [Read more...] about Donald Trump for House Speaker?
Democrats didn’t get enough GOP Senators ok for Capitol Protest Commission ….
On the House side they got support from 35 lawmakers.... On the Senate side they got 6.... But the bar in the Senate is 10.... No Joy..... Sure the media narrative IS Trump triumphs again.... And the Bog Guy IS sure to embellish this point of view.... But one … [Read more...] about Democrats didn’t get enough GOP Senators ok for Capitol Protest Commission ….