A Reply to the Federalist on Impeachment and Mob Rule
The argument for Trump’s acquittal is, in essence, the argument of nihilism and despair.
Congress
Sanders Suggests $15 Minimum Wage Can Be Achieved Through Budget Reconciliation
Without reconciliation, the measure would have a tough time passing the evenly divided Senate.
‘Schumer Calls for Biden to Declare Climate Emergency’
This bears watching.
Rubio: Impeachment Push Driven by ‘Vengeance,’ Not ‘Accountability’
‘Waste of time impeachment isn’t about accountability,’ Rubio wrote in a tweet Tuesday morning.
Sen. Sinema Opposes Eliminating the Filibuster, ‘Not Open to Changing Her Mind’
Republicans have warned that eliminating the filibuster would cause long-lasting damage to the Senate.
Biden’s Immigration Theater
My Bloomberg Opinion column.
Sanders Vows Dems to Use Budget Reconciliation to Pass $1.9T COVID Bill if GOP Balks
The process would require only a simple majority in the Senate.
McCarthy Says He Has ‘Concerns’ over Cheney’s Vote to Impeach
His comment comes amid calls to oust the Wyoming congresswoman from her position as House GOP conference chair.
McConnell Proposes Delaying Impeachment Trial until February
McConnell has presented the idea to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who would have to agree to the plan.
Democrat Gamesmanship on the House Impeachment Article
If there has to be a trial, then force the Democrats’ hand, get on with it, and get it over with.