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McConnell Says Republicans’ Only Priority Is to Block Biden Administration
“One-hundred percent of our focus is on stopping this new administration,” the Senate majority leader said on Wednesday.
While Democrats Work on Infrastructure, Republicans Are Busy Defending Slavery
According to GOP lawmakers, slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise were good, but 1619 isn't a year worth remembering.
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.