Tag Archives: Democrats

Biden: I’ve Made No “Firm Decision” On Reelection Bid

“In terms of election laws. and it’s much too early to make that kind of decision. I’m a great respecter of fate. And so, what I’m doing is I’m doing my job. I’m gonna do that job. “And within the time frame that makes sense after this next election cycle here, going into next year, make a judgment on what …

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Senate Marriage Bill Vote Delayed Until After Midterms

Politico reports: The Senate won’t vote on protecting same-sex marriage until after the midterm elections, said the bill’s chief sponsor, Tammy Baldwin. “I’m still very confident that they bill will pass but we will be taking the bill up later, after the election,” the Wisconsin senator said after a Democratic caucus lunch. Democrats had planned to hold a vote as …

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Biden’s Approval Rating “Rises Sharply” In AP Poll

The Associated Press reports: President Joe Biden’s popularity improved substantially from his lowest point this summer, but concerns about his handling of the economy persist, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in large part by a rebound in support …

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Former Aide Sues Cuomo For Sexual Harassment

The New York Daily News reports: A former aide to ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed suit against him and former top administration officials on Wednesday, alleging he tried to groom her for sex and aggressively retaliated when she spoke up about it. The suit filed by Charlotte Bennett, one of nearly a dozen women whose allegations prompted Cuomo’s resignation …

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Shapiro +11 Over Mastriano In Pennsylvania Gov Poll

Politics PA reports: Democrat Josh Shapiro has a double-figure lead over GOP opponent Doug Mastriano at 55-44 percent with one percent stating they are unsure at this time, according to today’s CBS/YouGov poll That same 55% are glad that the Dems nominated Shapiro, while 60% of Republican respondents said they wished the GOP had nominated another candidate other than Mastriano. …

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Newsom Counters Graham’s Abortion Ban Bill With Launch Of California Abortion Travel Website [VIDEO]

The Hill reports: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) launched a new website on Tuesday with information about abortion access and reproductive health in the state, hours after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) unveiled new legislation for a 15-week national abortion ban. The website aims to act as a resource for women “no matter where they live,” providing information about traveling to …

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Harris: Cultists Have The World Questioning US Values

Axios reports: Internal threats to democracy make the U.S. weaker and open the door for other nations to question the U.S.’ commitment to its purported values, Vice President Kamala Harris told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. Harris pointed to elected officials who refuse to condemn the Capitol riot and secretary of state races being run by people who deny …

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Biden Roasts Shameless Republicans For Taking Credit For Infrastructure Projects They Voted Against [VIDEO]

Mediaite reports: President Joe Biden took some congressional Republicans to task for voting against legislation whose provisions they later took credit for. “We got a little help from Republicans, but not a lot. But enough to get it passed,” Biden explained. “The truth is, there are a lot more Republicans taking credit for that bill than actually voted for it.” …

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Abortion Rights To Appear On Michigan 2022 Ballot

Click On Detroit reports: The Michigan Supreme Court announced Thursday that the abortion rights ballot proposal that acquired and submitted more than 700,000 signatures will appear before voters in November, a decision made after a state board declined to certify the proposal. The court voted 5-2 to place the proposal on the ballot for the 2022 Michigan General Election. The …

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Fetterman Agrees To Debate Oz Despite “Stroke Issues”

NBC News reports: Democrat John Fetterman on Wednesday agreed to a debate in Pennsylvania’s closely watched race for an open Senate seat, a day after Republican Mehmet Oz publicly questioned his opponent’s explanation for rejecting earlier invitations. A spokesperson for Fetterman, Joe Calvello, said the Democratic nominee was committing to one debate against Oz. The details have yet to be …

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Schumer: Marriage Vote To Happen “In Coming Weeks”

Politico reports: Chuck Schumer said the Senate would vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage in the coming weeks, forcing Republicans to take a stance ahead of the midterm elections. “A vote on marriage equality will happen on the Senate floor in the coming weeks,” the Senate majority leader told reporters Wednesday. Schumer’s announcement comes as Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) …

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POLL: Michigan Gov +13 Over Trump Pick Tudor Dixon

The Detroit News reports: Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s lead over Republican Tudor Dixon has expanded to 13 percentage points with two months remaining before Election Day, according to a new poll from The Detroit News and WDIV-TV (Channel 4). The statewide survey of 600 likely voters in the battleground state found that 48% supported Whitmer, a former state lawmaker from …

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In Contrast To Trump, Biden Still Has Original Cabinet

CNN reports: When President Joe Biden met with senior members of his administration on Tuesday, the 24 officials sitting around the table were identical to the ones Biden gathered 17 months ago for his first Cabinet meeting. At this point in Trump’s administration, he had already lost three Cabinet officials: his secretaries of Health, State and Veterans Affairs. He had …

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Dems May Link Marriage Bill To Must-Pass Funding Bill

CBS News reports: Senior Senate Democrats have been considering linking legislation on marriage equality and the continuing resolution to fund the government, a Hill Democratic source tells CBS News. It’s a move that could complicate both the passage of the bill protecting the right to same-sex marriage, passed with bipartisan support in the House, and government funding. Democrats in particular …

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Michigan Sec Of State Warns Of Election Day Violence

The Hill reports: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) on Sunday said election officials nationwide are most worried about “violence and disruption” as the midterm elections approach. “Violence and disruption on Election Day, first and foremost, and in the days surrounding the election,” Benson told CBS “Face the Nation” chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett when asked about her biggest …

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Biden Blisters MAGA Republicans In Rousing Speech

The Associated Press reports: President Joe Biden charged in a prime-time address that the “extreme ideology” of Donald Trump and his adherents “threatens the very foundation of our republic,” as he summoned Americans of all stripes to help counter what he sketched as dark forces within the Republican Party trying to subvert democracy. In his speech Thursday at Philadelphia’s Independence …

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LIVE VIDEO: Biden Speaks On “The Soul Of The Nation”

NPR reports: President Biden has been speaking in increasingly dire terms about threats to American democracy, going so far as to describe some Republicans as “semi-fascist.” On Thursday, he is set to deliver a prime-time address from Independence Park in Philadelphia about the “battle for the soul of the nation,” kicking off a two-month fight Democrats are making to try …

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Handicapper Shifts Five US House Races Towards Dems

The Hill reports: The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted its forecasts for five competitive House races in favor of Democrats. The changes follow a spike in Democratic voter enthusiasm following the Supreme Court’s decision in June that overturned the landmark federal abortion rights protections in Roe v. Wade, Cook Political Report senior editor Dave Wasserman wrote. …

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Charlie Crist Resigns From US House Effective Today

Bloomberg News reports: Democrat Charlie Crist said he is resigning Wednesday from his US House seat as he campaigns to reclaim the Florida governorship from Republican incumbent Ron DeSantis in the November elections. Crist, whose decision shrinks Democrats’ already slim House majority, had previously announced he wouldn’t seek another House term amid his challenge to DeSantis, who is running for …

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LIVE VIDEO: Biden Speaks On Gun Control And Crime

The New York Times reports: In a speech in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Mr. Biden is expected to take a page from his opponents’ playbook and accuse Republicans of no longer being the party of law and order. During a visit to Wilkes-Barre, Mr. Biden will say he has made available billions of dollars to invest in law enforcement agencies, according …

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