It's not gonna work in the US Senate..... The Senate will consider a Democratic bill on Tuesday that, if enacted, would be the most expansive federal election overhaul in generations. Republicans are expected to use the filibuster to block debate. Democratic leaders plan to … [Read more...] about The outlook for Congressional Vote Reform?….Nope….
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Voter ID requirement and Democrats….
They have faught this in the past as discriminatory ... Now a Washington Post piece thinks that view is softening ? Yea... Among Democrats in Red states.... Any surprise in this? The idea in the piece is that Democrats are soooo desperate for a voter reform bill … [Read more...] about Voter ID requirement and Democrats….
Some Praise For Joe Manchin?…..
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?…..
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…..