On Thursday, he refused to accept a virtual debate only to reverse course and demand a new schedule.
Martin Longman
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James Baker Stood For Multilateralism and Order. So Why Is He Voting For Donald Trump?
A new biography of the wise man also exposes the problem with Republicans who back Trump for taxes and judges.
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COVID-19 Gives Democrats a Chance to Stop the Coney Barrett Nomination. What They Should Do Now.
First, fight like hell to keep infectious and potentially infectious members from voting.
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Trump’s Illness and the Fight Over Coney Barrett
A strategy of delay, not whining, stands the best chance of killing the nomination
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Hillary Was Leading in Pennsylvania. What’s Different This Time?
In 2020, Trump is more of a known quantity and he’s facing a better-liked opponent.
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Trump and McConnell Did Something Semi-Sane. It Wasn’t Nuts Enough for Senate Republicans
Even on the least controversial nominations, the votes remain completely partisan.
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Why Texas Republicans Are Suing Their Own Governor
Republicans in the Lone Star state are on the defensive on many fronts and face a perhaps permanent loss of power.
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What If the Election Brings Chaos Instead of Normalcy?
The president may be banking on it to keep himself in power.
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Chuck Schumer’s Last Desperate Options to Stop a Supreme Court Vote
Yes, the Senate Democratic leader doesn’t have the filibuster to stop a Supreme Court vote. But he can fashion an unlikely slingshot out of a few scraps. A look inside the Senate rules.
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Ginsburg Vacancy: Will It Cause White Voters to Move Back to Trump?
It could polarize the electorate even more than it already is. That would make red states redder hurting some Democratic Senate candidates.
