#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster

#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster

“#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday warned Democrats against scrapping the 60-vote requirement for legislation after a top Senate Democrat accidentally outed plans to steamroll another bill through Congress without Republican votes. McConnell (R-Ky.) did not directly mention the Monday hot-mic revelation from Senate Small Business Committee…

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#GOP senators untouched by Democrats’ Trump trial prosecution

#GOP senators untouched by Democrats’ Trump trial prosecution

“#GOP senators untouched by Democrats’ Trump trial prosecution” Several Republican senators said Thursday that House impeachment managers failed to persuade them to convict former President Donald Trump for allegedly inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The prosecution finished presenting its case Thursday — and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said afterward he believes Democrats are as…

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#McConnell blasts Biden pick Mayorkas for ‘major ethics issues’

#McConnell blasts Biden pick Mayorkas for ‘major ethics issues’

“#McConnell blasts Biden pick Mayorkas for ‘major ethics issues’” WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he will vote against confirming Alejandro Mayorkas as President Biden’s Department of Homeland Security chief, calling him unfit for the role. In a Tuesday morning tweet, the Kentucky Republican noted that Mayorkas was found guilty of helping…

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#Letters to the editor — Jan. 22, 2021

#Letters to the editor — Jan. 22, 2021

“#Letters to the editor — Jan. 22, 2021” The Issue: Sen. Mitch McConnell’s claim that President Donald Trump provoked the Capitol Hill rioters. Michael Goodwin is correct, and Sen. Mitch McConnell needs to either step down as a GOP leader or be removed immediately (“Mitch’s betrayal hurts the nation,” Jan. 20). Like Rep. Liz Cheney,…

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