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Mitch McConnell’s Lies Keep Getting Called Out
The minority leader has recently been caught in lies about the filibuster, voting rights and contact with Biden.
Time to Call Mitch McConnell’s Bluff on the Filibuster
Go on with your bad self, Mitch. We’ll be watching.
Biden Wants the Filibuster to Remain in Place, But Says He Supports Reforming It
Biden told ABC News he wants senators to be forced to stand up and speak during a filibuster, like "in the old days."
McConnell Threatens to Make Senate Look Like “100-Car Pileup” If Filibuster Ends
McConnell’s comments come at a time when Democrats are under pressure to abolish the filibuster and go bold on policy.
While Democrats Pass Stimulus, Republicans Unveil Estate Tax Repeal for Top 0.1%
Republicans have unveiled their latest attempt to repeal the estate tax that only affects the richest of the rich.
Sanders Is Making Excellent Use of His Power as Budget Committee Chair
After decades shouting truth in the wilderness of U.S. politics, Sanders is making the most of his chance.
Republicans Think Commission to Investigate January 6 Needs More Republicans
Perhaps fearing the coup report might make the GOP look bad, Republicans think the panel should look into antifa, too.
Trump and McConnell Do Battle as GOP Civil War Heats Up
Lindsey Graham moans that Republicans may "eat our own." We can hope.
GOP Senators Told Stacey Plaskett They Were Afraid to “Stand Out on a Limb”
The thought echoes that of GOP representatives who last month said they weren’t voting for impeachment out of fear.
Trump’s Acquittal by GOP Highlights Need to Eliminate Filibuster, Says Ro Khanna
If Senate Democrats refuse to eliminate the filibuster, they will effectively need 60 votes to pass legislation.