Ministers asleep at the wheel over dentist shortages, say Lib Dems
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Dems debate limited options as Roe decision looms
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here “Most of us believe that by the time the opinion is issued, over the next few weeks you’re going to see a pretty substantial national response,” said Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Until then, Durbin observed: “There’s not much......
Biden’s moves on Cuba, Venezuela could hurt Dems with Hispanics
USA TODAY – For more and to sign up click here Brett Samuels The Biden administration this week eased some restrictive policies toward Cuba and Venezuela in a bid to increase relations with the isolated nations, a move that has drawn bipartisan pushback and may further imperil Democrats’ chances to......
Gas, formula, inflation: Voter anxieties motivate struggling Dems
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here Much of the legislation faces long odds, at best, in the 50-50 Senate. And even in the House, Democrats are still struggling to gather united party support on at least one bill to combat high fuel prices, with roughly a......
Dems stand back and watch Chuck and Joe show
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here The 50-50 Senate plainly strained things for Schumer and Manchin, who have remained close and cordial even if their ideology and political philosophies don’t always align. Manchin serves on Schumer’s leadership team and has reliably supported Biden’s nominees and many......
Only see black & white: Dems exploiting Buffalo horror as it did George Floyd
Ayaan Hirsi Ali Once again, we’re told, either you’re with us or you’re a racist — even if being on the side of Good means exploiting the misery of others. Source – For more click here To Return to the Main Aggregate News Page – click here Break’n Pics –......
Opinion | Why Dems Ought to Take a Cue from the GOP and Get Angry
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here Across the aisle, obviously, a different ethos has prevailed. Republicans have adopted an aggressive, freewheeling politics that tends to center anything sufficiently lurid, enraging, frightening or energizing: Socialism, “the caravan,” Ebola, Doctor Seuss, critical race theory. The list goes on......
Dems question whether Maloney can run DCCC while battling freshman colleague
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here Unlike typical midterm gripes about the party chair, the Democratic worries over Maloney’s move run the ideological gamut, according to conversations with nearly two dozen lawmakers and senior aides. But many lawmakers say they’re unable to raise that issue publicly,......
Hill Dems back-burner Ginni Thomas even as Supreme Court grabs national attention
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here So far, the Jan. 6 select committee has closely held most of the information investigators have collected on last year’s attack on the Capitol and the leadup to it — including anything it may have received about Ginni Thomas, who......
Dems turn focus to racist ‘replacement theory’ post-Buffalo shooting
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here Democrats’ focus on the racist replacement theory, which casts minorities as an existential threat to white people, signals a shift in how they respond to gun violence. While previous mass shootings have prompted calls for votes to put most Republicans......
Senate Dems grab one last chance to push Biden on student debt
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here The student loan fight is a key friction point between Biden and Senate Democrats. Schumer, Warren and Warnock are pressing Biden to cancel as much as $50,000 in student loan debt for borrowers, but Biden is considering much smaller relief.......
Dems face facts: They need a November turnaround to save Roe
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here “We don’t have a pro-choice majority in the Senate. Even if we did, we certainly don’t have 60,” said Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.). “This fight gets carried now out into the community. And there’s going to be big demonstrations, I......
Russian Air Force Troubles, Dems Seek Federal Abortion Rights Law, New Mexico Fires : Up First
NPR Russia fails to control one of Ukraine’s largest cities and the air space, despite having an air force that’s 10 times larger. U.S. senators prepare to vote on a bill to protect abortion rights under federal law. And firefighters in New Mexico struggle to contain a massive wildfire. NPR......
Inflation’s biting. Roe’s fraying. Dems are still trying to connect with voters.
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here “Too often, Congress recognizes issues too late,” Porter, a top GOP target this fall in a swing district, said in an interview. “I had a colleague mention to me, ‘We’re not seeing it in the polls’ … Well, you don’t......
Dems edge closer to giving GOP a border vote as a price for Covid aid
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here “I’m old-school,” Durbin said. “Amendments on the floor, it’s part of the assignment. And now we have people scared to death of all amendments on both sides. And I think that really is taking away from this place.” Still, both......
This is a historic moment for Lib Dems – Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey has said the Liberal Democrats are attracting lifelong Conservatives reacting to MPs behaving “so appallingly”. The party leader added Thursday’s elections results were a turning point that showed the Lib Dems offered hope. Election results 2022: PM admits mixed results as Starmer hails London wins BBC –......
Vulnerable Senate Dems campaign as last hope against abortion ban
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here The breach of a draft Supreme Court majority opinion striking down Roe reshuffled Democrats’ hand in a Senate defense dominated for weeks by inflation and border security. Abortion rights is now a flashpoint for the four Democratic senators running the......
Hull local election results 2022: Lib Dems end Labour’s 10-year rule
England results 75 of 146 councils. Counting under way. Number of councillors LAB 1,189 (Labour 1,189 councillors) , +38 (38 councillors gained) CON 535 (Conservative 535 councillors) , -124 (124 councillors lost) LD 257 (Liberal Democrat 257 councillors) , +57 (57 councillors gained) RA 40 (Residents’ Association 40 councillors) ,......
While NY Dems look to gerrymander in their favor, Asian communities need their voices heard
Yiatin Chu We need elected leaders who will represent the concerns of all constituents, not just those who belong to a certain party. Source – For more click here To Return to the Main Aggregate News Page – click here Break’n Pics – Click here for Free Stock Photos...
More than a show vote? Senate Dems weigh their Roe plans
Politico.com – For more and to sign up click here “There were some language challenges with the original version and I think they’re trying to eliminate those concerns,” said Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.). “They’re taking care of that. Is that enough to get Manchin’s support? I don’t know.” Meanwhile, the......