A new NBC/Marist poll might be saying.... Yes?.... The takeaway from the trio of NBC/Marist polls we released this week is that, yes, Democrats do have a legitimate path to retaking the Senate in November. Given the Senate map, it’s probably not the most likely … [Read more...] about Could the Democrats capture the US Senate also?
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Could AG Sessions get caught up with Trump and the Russians ?
Oooops? Did Sessions not tell the truth to his Senate colleagues ? President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions both supported a proposal during the 2016 campaign that Trump meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, lawyers for a former campaign adviser … [Read more...] about Could AG Sessions get caught up with Trump and the Russians ?
Senate Democrats go along with confirming more of Trump’s judges….
While Donald Trump hasn't gotten his wall from Congress? He HAS been able to appoint and get confirmed a record number of Federal judges..... There is a howl going up right now because Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer has agreed to by-pass a Senate time rule and get … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats go along with confirming more of Trump’s judges….
John McCain Forever…..
72 Days Until Election Day Tomorrow, I will return to writing about a Senate race, but today is a day to take a pause and reflect upon the life and legacy of a Senator, who was also an American Hero, in every sense of the word. The family, friends, and colleagues of John … [Read more...] about John McCain Forever…..
Trump Admin moves to go around Congress on Foreign Aid Appropriation
OMB chief Mick Mulvaney, is trying to cut billions out of the US State Department budget by freezing money authorized by Congress for the United Nations..... Trump and Republicans often chaff at the world busies criticism of actions by the United States... An earlier effort … [Read more...] about Trump Admin moves to go around Congress on Foreign Aid Appropriation
Talk is Cheap…New Russian Sanctions?
Roll Call runs a piece about the US Senate possibly writing up new sanctions against Russia in response to Putin mischief.... Sounds encouraging , eh? We'll see.... Republicans talk a week game and walk an even weaker one.... Trump is hot mess right now, but most … [Read more...] about Talk is Cheap…New Russian Sanctions?
Senate Majority leader aims to have Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme’s by Oct. 1….
The Republican Majority leader seems to want to take no chances with the November midterm elections i9n packing the court to be friendly to conservatives.... Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Friday that he expects the Senate to vote on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme … [Read more...] about Senate Majority leader aims to have Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme’s by Oct. 1….
Axios …Dem’s can’t win the Senate…Nate Silver…Don’t believe this….
Beware of bad forecasts based on bad polling analysis ...... To win the Senate, Democrats need to keep all 10 seats they're defending in states that President Trump won in 2016 — plus pick up two more seats. Why it matters: That's not happening. A new Axios/SurveyMonkey poll … [Read more...] about Axios …Dem’s can’t win the Senate…Nate Silver…Don’t believe this….