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Received this e-mail from Katie McGinty’s (D. PA) U.S. Senate campaign:
Katie McGinty (D. PA)
Just hours after learning of the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Sen
by poopdogcomedy
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 12:28 PM PST
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Received this e-mail today from Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s (D. IL) U.S. Senate campaign:
Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D. IL)
Within mere hours of learning that Supreme Court Jus
by poopdogcomedy
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 12:20 PM PST
with 11 Recommends
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The lie that began with Sen. Chuck Grassley, that "it's been standard practice over the last 80 years to not confirm Supreme Court nominees during a presidential election year" has taken on a life of
by Joan McCarter
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 11:46 AM PST
with 35 Recommends
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After seven years of open disrespect for the first African American President, it should not be surprising that the Republicans are raising their hero Strom Thurmond as a justification for yet another
by Kelroy
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 11:01 AM PST
with 5 Recommends
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Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has sure changed his tune on nominations in the last decade. The senator came out swinging early after news that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia had died, declaring what app
by Joan McCarter
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 10:38 AM PST
with 106 Recommends
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Received this e-mail today from Deborah Ross’ (D. NC) U.S. Senate campaign:
Deborah Ross (D. NC)
Friends, North Carolinians need Senators who will act in their best interest. Instea
by poopdogcomedy
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 10:40 AM PST
with 11 Recommends
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Received this e-mail today from former Governor Ted Strickland’s (D. OH) U.S. Senate campaign:
Ted Strickland (D. OH)
It's one of the most important issues facing our country: shapi
by poopdogcomedy
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 09:58 AM PST
with 4 Recommends
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Do you like a good "Spaghetti Western" or Cowboy flick?, well grab your popcorn and settle in because this one's going to be a doozy, as we start we find "Our Hero" facing overwhelming odds and an ...
by prwsag52
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 10:04 AM PST
with 1 Recommend
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Seems that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's opposition to a president nominating any person of his or her choice to the Supreme Court is a newish thing. Because back in 1970, writing for a law
by Joan McCarter
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 09:36 AM PST
with 66 Recommends
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Nothing demonstrates how critical elections are like the sudden death of a conservative Supreme Court Justice, and nothing demonstrates just how critical it is to get the S
by Joan McCarter
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 08:40 AM PST
with 110 Recommends
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(Disclosure: I’m the proud spouse of the author, and sharing his latest Daily Beast piece here with his full blessing.)
Jay Michelson, writing for the Daily Beast, describes in full detail what t
by Torta
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 08:50 AM PST
with 13 Recommends
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren has skewered Republican arguments that President Obama should wait f
by Joan McCarter
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 07:01 AM PST
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Here’s a truth. I know it’s true for me, and I believe it’s true for the vast majority of you. We all have our reasons for the candidate we back. But those reasons started in your heart, not your head
by elsaf
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 08:13 AM PST
with 10 Recommends
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From The American Prospect:
If the Democrats win the Senate and a Democratic president gets to replace Scalia and appoint three other justices, they will cement a liberal majority for at leas
by riesling
on Mon Feb 15, 2016 at 05:33 AM PST
with 214 Recommends
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February is Black History Month
Today is
Saint Valentine's Day
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
National Ferris Wheel Day
National Organ Donor Day
by Tara Thralls
on Sun Feb 14, 2016 at 09:40 PM PST
with 3 Recommends
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At least 14 Supreme Court Justices, some of whom were giants in the history of the court (Brandeis, Cardozo) were chosen during election years, although Anthony Kennedy was chosen as a result of the f
by annieli
on Sun Feb 14, 2016 at 02:19 PM PST
with 14 Recommends
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After the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said: "The American people should have a voice in the selection of the next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vac
by TrueNation
on Sun Feb 14, 2016 at 03:23 PM PST
with 21 Recommends
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Stories about the early jockeying over Scalia’s seat have focused on the impact on the Presidential race. In fact it is the Senate that will dispose of the nomination and be most affected by the fight
by Economaniac
on Sun Feb 14, 2016 at 12:13 PM PST
with 26 Recommends
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Go ahead, Mitch. Make our day.
Diss the president again. Pretend he doesn’t have the right to nominate a judge to fill Scalia’s seat. While you’re at it, maybe you should call him “boy” and ask h
by Glaze72
on Sun Feb 14, 2016 at 07:16 AM PST
with 4 Recommends
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The enbalmer has hardly taken a peek at the remains of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, but already the political world is hard at work trying to digest what might happen next in the
by Partisan Hack
on Sun Feb 14, 2016 at 05:22 AM PST
with 20 Recommends
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