Go along with Trump’s most corrupt schemes, like the settlement slush fund, or become attorney general. Republican U.S. senators, finally showing some spine, are unlikely to let him do both.
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Posted inPolitics
The Congressional Budget Office Still Works
The nonpartisan CBO that scores legislation is giving an honest analysis of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” and that’s a good thing.
Posted inLaw and Justice
As GOP Senators Choose Their Leader, Trump Demands They Bend the Knee
The president-elect wants the Senate to abdicate its role in reviewing presidential appointments. It shouldn’t give in.
Posted inHealth Care
GOP Hands Big Pharma a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
The Inflation Reduction Act is being hailed for getting tough on drug companies. In fact, they’ll make out just fine.
Posted inPolitics
Conservatives Killed the Supreme Court Nomination of Harriet Miers, Dooming Roe v. Wade
In 2005, the right stopped George W. Bush’s pick for the Court. Would it have been very different if she had made it?
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
Chuck Schumer, Chutzpah, and the Crybaby Republicans
After threatening to break the debt ceiling, GOP senators are whining. Boo-hoo.
Posted inPolitical Animal
We Always Knew Mitch McConnell Was Odd, But Now This?
The Senate Majority Leader appears to have significant bruises on his hands and he’s not offering any explanation.
Posted inPolitical Animal, Politics
How Can You Tell a Senate Republican Wants a Coronavirus Deal?
He or she is running for reelection. And it seems like every GOP Conference member who isn’t is denouncing the idea.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Everyone Hates the Senate Republicans’ Coronavirus Bill
The public doesn’t like the provisions, GOP lawmakers can’t stand the cost.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Senate Republicans Have the Blood of COVID-19 Victims on Their Hands
They had their chance to stop Trump and chose to not do so.
