Category: Sen. Mitch McConnell

“McConnell plans to pass tax bill with just GOP votes”

by goodolewoody, posted in GOP, Politics, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Tax cut, Taxes, U.S. SENATE

POLITICO

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reaffirmed the GOP’s longstanding intention to shield any tax overhaul from a likely Democratic filibuster. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP

“Senate Delays Health Care Vote After McCain Undergoes Surgery”

by goodolewoody, posted in CONSUMER RIGHTS, CORRUPTION, GOP, Healthcare, Politics, Sen. John McCain, Sen. Mitch McConnell

HUFFINGTON POST

McCain’s absence cast doubt on whether the Senate would be able to pass the legislation to replace Obamacare.

“Senate GOP aims for June vote on Obamacare repeal”

by goodolewoody, posted in Healthcare, Politics, Sen. Mitch McConnell

POLITICO

Republican leaders could bring up a bill they know will fail in order to end the health care debate and move on to tax reform.

“Hope You Don’t Expect The Senate GOP To Be Transparent About Obamacare Repeal”

by goodolewoody, posted in GOP, Healthcare, OBAMACARE, Politics, Sen. Mitch McConnell, U.S. SENATE

HUFFINGTON POST

“The Senate’s Confirmation Shutdown”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, CONGRESS' WAR ON BARACK OBAMA, CONGRESSIONAL GRIDLOCK, CONSERVATIVES, CORRUPTION, DIRTY POLITICS, GOP, GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, HATE, JUSTICE IN GOVERNANCE, Politics, Sen. Mitch McConnell, SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY, U.S. SENATE

THE NEW YORK TIMES

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“Reid-Grassley feud gets even uglier”

by goodolewoody, posted in DEMOCRATS, Human Interest, JUSTICE IN GOVERNANCE, Politics, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senator Harry Reid, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Supreme Court

POLITICO

The two can barely exchange a civil word, as the protracted partisan spat over whether to confirm Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court has dragged on.
The two can barely exchange a civil word, as the protracted partisan spat over whether to confirm Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court has dragged on.

“Open carry at the Republican National Convention?”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, DONALD TRUMP, GUN CONTROL, John Kasich, REINCE PRIEBUS, REPUBLICANS, RNC, Sen. Mitch McConnell, SPEAKER PAUL RYAN, TED CRUZ

MSNBC

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“Democrats Pounce As Harry Reid Calls Mitch McConnell A Fool Who Will Lose The Senate”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, Barack Obama, CONGRESS' WAR ON BARACK OBAMA, CONSERVATIVES, CORRUPTION, Politics, PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE POWER, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senator Harry Reid, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Supreme Court

POLITICUS USA

Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) deepened the fractures in the Republican Senate caucus by warning Republicans that Senate Majority Leader McConnell's strategy of obstructing Obama's Supreme Court nominee was foolish and would lead them to defeat.
Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) deepened the fractures in the Republican Senate caucus by warning Republicans that Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s strategy of obstructing Obama’s Supreme Court nominee was foolish and would lead them to defeat.

IS MITCH McCONNELL IGNORING THE CONSTITUTION AND JUST MAKING HIS OWN RULES?

by goodolewoody, posted in Barack Obama, CONSERVATIVES, DONALD TRUMP, GOP, GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, JUSTICE IN GOVERNANCE, PARTISANSHIP, Politics, Sen. John McCain, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Mitch McConnell, THE CONSTITUTION, U.S. Supreme Court

TIT 4 TAT

 

  • WHAT IS THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONNECTION BETWEEN VOTING AND FILLING SUPREME COURT VACANCIES?
  • WHERE CAN WE FIND THE “BIDEN RULE” IN THE CONSTITUTION?
  • WHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION DOES IT LIMIT THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS SECOND TERM?

“Obama Hating Conservatives Demand That GOP Lose The Senate To Block SCOTUS Nominee”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, Barack Obama, Democracy, DEMOCRATS, ETHICS, Human Interest, HUMAN RIGHTS, JUSTICE IN GOVERNANCE, JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG, LIBERALS, Politics, PROGRESSIVES, REPUBLICANS, Sen. Mitch McConnell, U.S. Supreme Court

POLITICUS USA

Conservatives are demanding that Mitch McConnell virtually hand control of the Senate to Democrats by doing everything possible to block President Obama's Supreme Court nominee. Conservatives want to sacrifice the Senate to block Obama.
Conservatives are demanding that Mitch McConnell virtually hand control of the Senate to Democrats by doing everything possible to block President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee. Conservatives want to sacrifice the Senate to block Obama.