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Norm Ornstein: Reform The Filibuster To Its Former Requirements
March 4, 2021
Political Scientist Norm Ornstein says if Democrats can’t kill the filibuster, because of recalcitrant Democrats, they can still gut it with reforms. Democrats can’t kill the filibuster. But they can gut it. (excerpt): Progressives’ anger at Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his caucus, who use the filibuster to block every initiative they can, is … Read more
With Friends Like These: Moderate Democrats Weaken The COVID-19 Relief Bill, To What Gain?
March 4, 2021
This is what Sen. Joe Manchin’s demands for “bipartisanship” with a Republican Party with no intentions to ever negotiate in good faith has produced so far on the COVID-19 Relief bill: Democrats negotiating against themselves in a compulsive desire to signal moderation in a futile attempt to appease bad faith Republicans. First Rule of Negotiation: never … Read more
Another Week: More Examples of Republican Stupidity and Hurting the American People
March 4, 2021
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There appear to be only two governing strategies Republicans know how to play. Act and do stupid things and support ideas and legislation that hurts the American People. This week has shown several examples of Republicans in action on both fronts. Examples of Stupidity Arizona Governor Doug Let me Jump Ahead in Line Ducey: Mr. … Read more
The Cultivation and Maintenance of Horror
March 4, 2021
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Albert Woodfox was born six weeks after me. We were both poor. We were both smart. That is where the similarities ended. From then on, you don’t have to be a physicist to know that we lived in parallel universes. The injustice that he lived through is so brutal that many people won’t believe it. … Read more
House Passes The ‘For The People Act’ – Time To End The Senate Filibuster Rule
March 4, 2021
House Democrats passed H.R. 1, the For The People Act, a sweeping election reforms and voting rights bill mostly on a party-line 220-210 vote. The Hill reports, House passes voting rights and elections reform bill: The For The People Act, better known as H.R. 1 — has been a top priority for Democrats, who argue restoring … Read more
House Passes George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
March 4, 2021
A Congressional effort to pass police reform legislation in the wake of the death of George Floyd and other African Americans while in police custody stallled last June, despite overwhelming bipartisan demand for change. Congress Stalls on Police Reform Despite Bipartisan Calls for Change. As with everything, the problem was the “Grim Reaper” of the … Read more
Governor Ducey Issues an Executive Order Mandating All Public Schools to Resume In Person Instruction When Spring Break Ends
March 3, 2021
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Citing the revised Center for Disease Control Guidelines for reopening schools, comments from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and Center for Infectious Disease Director and Biden/Harris health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, the number of schools already reopen, and instructors being included in the 1b vaccination group, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order mandating … Read more
Mayors Gallego and Romero Call for Congress to Include Aid to State and Local Governments in the American Rescue Plan
March 3, 2021
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Do you want your local sewage system to be well maintained? How about your clean water supply? Or law enforcement patrols, protection from fires, and teachers in the classroom? Those are some of the public sector areas that may face budget cuts and staffing reductions if state and local governments in Arizona and across the … Read more
