One the BIG things for the American political system is President's making Federal court picks... While the 'courts' are not supposed to be political .... The choice of people to fill the jobs IS.... Furthermore.... We now have standard operation procedure for the … [Read more...] about President Biden ready to make his appointments to the Federal Courts….
US Senate
Warren to sit on US Senate committee that deals with Taxes and Finance….
The business world KNEW this was coming..... But remember.... President Biden needs a growing economy with an increase in business employment .... Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) will join the Senate Finance Committee, giving her a prominent platform to push forward … [Read more...] about Warren to sit on US Senate committee that deals with Taxes and Finance….
Folks?…Democrats NEED Sen Manchin….
Some of us pointed THAT out against some Democrats , who want to leave the Democratic West Virginia US Senator out in the cold.... NOT gonna happen... Biden, Schumer and Pelosi need the 'blue dog' Senator in a 50/50 US Senate... And while the guy voted more with Trump … [Read more...] about Folks?…Democrats NEED Sen Manchin….
With Trump not getting convicted this time either…Democrats look to move on….
Republicans have made it clear with their vote supporting what they will do they don't have their hearts inn it? We now KNOW they won't convict Donald Trump.... So? All the noise about a long trial IS wasted.... Democrats get the point... Do this ... Get this … [Read more...] about With Trump not getting convicted this time either…Democrats look to move on….
Some GOP Senator’s ‘sorry’ for the vote of confidence for a Trump acquittal?
That's what a piece in the Hill is suggesting.... Hmmmm? Did Kentucky GOP Senator 'get over' with his fellow Republicans saying that Trump being impeached was actually not even constitutional since Trump is now a private citizen? (I'm NOT a lawyer but this argument seems … [Read more...] about Some GOP Senator’s ‘sorry’ for the vote of confidence for a Trump acquittal?
Republican retirements in the US Senate….
Could be a LOT...... That might give Democrats the hope that could actually hold and enlarge their hair thin majority in that legislative chamber.... Republicans want to know who's in and who's out as soon as possible.... Republicans need to flip just one seat next year to … [Read more...] about Republican retirements in the US Senate….
Ohio’s U.S. Sen. Rob Portman won’t run for re-election
The Republican Senator isn't one the Trump people's favourites Even so? Portman leaving a US Senate seat open is probably not someplace where Democrats could make a gain.... Portman on who might replace him: ‘There’s plenty of candidates out there.’ U.S. Sen. Rob Portman … [Read more...] about Ohio’s U.S. Sen. Rob Portman won’t run for re-election
Schumer is charge in the Senate…Right?
Well? He's in charge of so many things that can go in several different ways.... On top of that? Until he makes 'deal' (On the filibuster) with Minority Leader McConnell? He canNOT install Democratic 'troops' to lead the Senate committees and actually control … [Read more...] about Schumer is charge in the Senate…Right?