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Sanders Accuses McConnell of Hypocrisy and Corruption in Scathing KY Speech
Sanders said McConnell and the GOP are motivated more by corporate money than providing help to the American people.
No, Joe Manchin, Eliminating the Filibuster Won’t Lead to “Serious Problems”
Giving the minority party veto power over widely supported legislation is undemocratic.
GOP Demands “Unity” But Ignores That a Majority of Voters Back Biden’s Proposals
Polling before and after Biden's speech to Congress on Wednesday show widespread support for a variety of his ideas.
Nearly 100 House Democrats Send Letter to Schumer Demanding End to Filibuster
The Democrats, led by Cori Bush and Pramila Jayapal, say ending the filibuster is the only way to end partisan gridlock.
Are Republicans Breaking Up With Big Business? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
After Jan. 6, some corporations vowed to cut donations to politicians involved, but it was soon business as usual again.
Manchin’s Objection to Infrastructure Bill May Be Motivated by Corporate Donors
This is about more than getting along with Republicans.
Corporations Criticize Georgia’s Racist Voting Bill After Giving Big to GOP
Business PACs gave 57 percent of their donations to Republicans in the 2020 election cycle.
McConnell-Led Opposition to Infrastructure Plan May Haunt GOP in Next Elections
McConnell's usual scare tactics may fail if Biden's new infrastructure bill delivers tangible economic benefits.
The Little-Known Senate Rule That Could Change Everything
Voilà! All sorts of great stuff can suddenly be passed with a simple majority under the auspices of reconciliation.
Sanders Says GOP Corporate Boycott Is Distraction From Voter Suppression Efforts
Sanders points out that the GOP’s complaints are spurious as they’ve given corporations tax break after tax break.