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Apr 07 2022
Headline Roundup
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Jackson, 51, will become the first black woman to serve on the highest court in the country.
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) joined all 50 Democratic senators to vote in favor of confirmation, with every other Republican senator voting against. Jackson will be
Washington Examiner Washington Post ReutersAug 24 2012
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Emerging GOP convention platform draws praise, scorn, shoulder-shrugging
From calls for a commission to study the gold standard to the inclusion of a guest-worker program plank, the emerging Republican Party platform offers what is perhaps the most cohesive statement on where the diverse and difficult-to-corral conservative movement stands. This year's platform won't be formally approved until the start of the Republican National Convention next week in Tampa. But
Fox News (Online News)Aug 16 2012
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Ryan takes on Obama campaign over Biden 'chains' remark
Paul Ryan is taking on the Obama campaign directly over Vice President Biden's "back in chains" comment, calling them the mark of a "desperate" campaign as President Obama defends his running mate against bipartisan criticism. In an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News Radio, Ryan kept up the new tough tone that Mitt Romney set earlier in the week. "You know, these are the kinds of things
Fox News (Online News)May 03 2019
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2020 Update
“A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS after Biden's announcement [last] Thursday shows 39% of voters who are Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents saying he is their top choice for the nomination, up from 28% who said the same in March.” (CNN)
“16 Democratic candidates have now qualified for the first two primary debates this summer.” (FiveThirtyEight)
The left is not keen on
The Flip SideJan 10 2022
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Trump Criticizes GOP Senator for Calling 2020 Election Fair
In a Sunday interview with ABC News (Lean Left), Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said the 2020 election was “fair.” On Monday, former President Donald Trump criticized Rounds, calling him a “jerk” and a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only).
“While there were some irregularities, there were none of the irregularities which would have risen to the point where they would have changed the vote
ABC News (Online) Washington Examiner The HillMay 31 2012
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Obama welcomes George W. Bush to White House for portrait unveiling
Its make-nice week at the White House. A day after calling Republican challenger Mitt Romney to congratulate him on securing the GOP nomination, President Obama will welcome another chief adversary to the White House on Thursday when his predecessor, George W. Bush, arrives for the unveiling of his official portrait. Bush will be joined by his wife Laura, whose own portrait also will be
Washington PostApr 12 2019
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Cain's Fed chances in peril as fourth Republican opposes Trump pick
President Donald Trump’s expected nomination of former pizza chain executive Herman Cain to the Federal Reserve appeared in jeopardy on Thursday after a fourth Republican senator voiced opposition, possibly denying Cain the support needed to be confirmed in the post.
“If I had to vote today, I would vote no,” Senator Kevin Cramer said in a statement.
If all of the Senate’s
ReutersJan 23 2020
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Impeachment Trial Begins
“Democrats accused President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial on Wednesday of a corrupt scheme to pressure Ukraine to help him get re-elected.” (Reuters)
The left criticizes Trump’s defense and argues that the Senate should call new witnesses.
The right is skeptical of the case against Trump and accuses Democrats of bad faith.
From the Left:
“Members of
The Flip SideDec 01 2020
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Bipartisan group of senators prepares $908 billion stimulus plan, aiming to break partisan logjam
A bipartisan group of senators unveiled an approximately $908 billion stimulus proposal on Tuesday, aiming to break a months-long partisan impasse over providing emergency federal relief to the U.S. economy.
Congress has faced increasing pressure to approve additional economic relief since talks between the White House and House Democrats collapsed, first over the summer and then again
Washington PostOct 15 2019
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Trump's GOP impeachment firewall holds strong
President Trump has had a rough couple of weeks, but his Republican wall of defense is holding in the Senate.
Senate Republicans by and large are standing by Trump despite polls showing growing public support for impeachment, even among GOP voters.
Sens. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) have criticized Trump’s phone call
The Hill