Bob Casey Blasted as Ineffective in Senate; Democrats Defend His ‘Quiet Effectiveness’
Pennsylvania Democrats defended Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) after Republicans accused him of having little to no influence after three terms in the Senate.
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WATCH: John Fetterman Appears ‘Completely Lost’ at Swearing-In Ceremony
Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman appeared “completely lost” while he took the oath as the state’s 54th U.S. senator.
Manchin Dashes Democrat Hopes of Confirming Neera Tanden as OMB Director
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced his opposition to Neera Tanden’s nomination to serve as director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget on Friday, likely signaling the Biden administration will not have the votes for confirmation.
Joe Biden: ‘Nobody in America Has Done More for the Right to Vote Than” Stacey Abrams
President-elect Joe Biden praised Stacey Abrams, the failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate, on Monday during a campaign swing through Atlanta, claiming that no one “has done more for the right to vote.”
Report: Joe Biden Exploring Ways to Tie Climate Change Legislation to Coronavirus Relief
Facing the prospect of a Republican-controlled Senate, former Vice President Joe Biden’s team is exploring the possibility of tying climate change legislation to economic relief efforts related to the novel coronavirus, according to a report.
Kentucky’s Largest Newspaper, Known for Democrat Support, Refuses to Endorse Mitch McConnell Challenger
Louisville’s Courier Journal, Kentucky’s largest newspaper — known for its history of endorsements for Democrats — has refused to endorse Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) Democrat challenger.
Georgia’s David Perdue Launches First TV Re-Election Ads
Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) has released the first two TV ads for his reelection campaign targeting his Democrat challenger Jon Ossoff.
Pennsylvania Senate Candidate Jeff Bartos Pledges Not to Vote for Mitch McConnell
Since announcing my campaign to defeat Bob Casey for the United States Senate six months ago, I have travelled throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, speaking with thousands of the people who sent shock waves through the political world last year by electing Donald Trump.
Republicans May Be Positioned to Win Filibuster-Proof Senate Majority in 2018
Looking ahead, there’s a rougher road for Democrats. Some 23 of the 33 Senate seats up in 2018 are held by incumbent Democrats. Two are held by incumbent Independents who caucus with the Democrats (Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Angus King of Maine), and only 8 are held by incumbent Republicans.
Lindsey Graham Pushing to Suspend Aid to Palestinian Authority
WASHINGTON – Whether Israel likes it or not, the United States Senate will aggressively promote legislation next month aimed at cutting funding to two key allies of the Jewish state – the Palestinian Authority and Egypt, Sen. Lindsey Graham told The Jerusalem Post.
Senate Overrides Obama Veto of 9/11 Saudi Bill
The Senate acted decisively Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of Sept. 11 legislation, setting the stage for the contentious bill to become law despite flaws that Obama and top Pentagon officials warn could put U.S. troops and interests at risk.
Al Franken to Write Psychological ‘Thriller’ About His Tenure in Washington
Now safely reelected to his second term in the United States Senate, Sen. Al Franken is returning to his roots as a writer, and plans to author a “psychological thriller” about his short time in Washington.
Loretta Sanchez May Enter Senate Race for Barbara Boxer’s Seat
alifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris could soon have a serious competitor in the race for outgoing Senator Barbara Boxer’s seat. After announcing that she is “seriously considering” running for the U.S. Senate in 2016, multiple congressional sources have revealed that Loretta Sanchez could announce her candidacy after Easter, according to Politico.
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin out of U.S. Senate Race
Republican Mayor of Fresno Ashley Swearengin has decided against running for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Democratic firebrand Barbara Boxer in 2016.
