Opinion · 116th Congress
If you don’t like the Supreme Court, blame Harry Reid
Independents opposed it 17 percent to 47 percent.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Refreshing fec.gov
Steve Daines 49 percent to 47 percent, within the survey’s 3.9-point margin of error. A recent New York Times/Siena College survey of North Carolina voters found GOP Sen.
Opinion · 116th Congress
The ‘invisible’ people who pay the price for Trump’s COVID malpractice
(When a 2012 tape leaked of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney dismissively saying that “47 percent” of Americans were “dependent on the government” and “believe they are victims,” I knew right away
Policy · 116th Congress
Azar says science will guide vaccine decisions
The Democrats’ report outlines 47 cases of political interference with government scientists.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s test shows how COVID-19 might threaten Barrett confirmation
But with a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, and two Republicans already saying they opposed a confirmation vote for Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett so close to the election, McConnell has a thin margin
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer effort to force health care vote earns some GOP support
The Senate on Wednesday voted, 47-47, not to table a Republican proposal on preexisting conditions by North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis that mirrors his bill on the issue.
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer goes around McConnell to set up vote defending Obamacare
The Senate rejected a motion, 47-47, to table the amendment. The vote could be used by Republican senators to show the GOP is in favor of protecting pre-existing conditions.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Hand-to-hand combat in Cleveland and nobody wins
Perhaps Trump’s most effective moment last night was when he told Biden, “I’ve done more in 47 months … than you’ve done in 47 years.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Startup finds fintech can be held back by old suspicions
To keep New York-based Makeba afloat, Alexander, 47, took $500,000 out of his own savings. His struggles contrast starkly with companies working in countries with more advanced payment systems.
Congress · 116th Congress
Flight attendant advocate Sara Nelson fights to protect their jobs
And it was one Nelson, 47, the head of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, has become familiar with.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Will ‘biblical conservative’ Bob Good make Virginia’s 5th District safer GOP terrain, or more in play?
Challenges ahead A poll conducted for Webb’s campaign at the beginning of August showed Trump leading Joe Biden 47 percent to 45 percent, within the margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden budget policies would grow deficits by $2 trillion, study says
According to a Pew Research survey conducted in June, the percentage of voters who view deficits as a “very big problem” dropped to 47 percent from 55 percent in 2018.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief bill blocked in Senate
The vote to end debate on the roughly $650 billion package was 52-47, falling short of the necessary 60 votes.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump folly steps on Senate GOP message again
But as the messaging vote arrived Thursday, Republicans couldn’t talk to reporters about Democrats blocking their bill — which fell short on a 52-47 procedural vote with only one GOP senator in opposition
Campaigns · 116th Congress
New Hampshire GOP backs Trump choices for Senate, House; Langevin coasts in Rhode Island
Lynne Blankenbeker 47 percent to 40 percent when the AP called the race early Wednesday at 12:04 a.m. Eastern time. Blankenbeker finished third in the GOP primary two years ago.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Questioning economic and tax claims
On Feb. 5, the Senate voted to acquit Trump on both impeachment counts: 53-47 on obstruction of Congress and 52-48 on abuse of power.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Stephanie Bice wins GOP runoff, will face Rep. Kendra Horn
The poll also showed Trump leading Democratic nominee Joe Biden by just 1 point, 48 percent to 47 percent. In 2016, Trump beat Hillary Clinton 53 percent to 40 percent in the district.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: First night speakers spin
The median wait time was 46 months in fiscal 2017, 47 months in fiscal 2018 and 46 months in 2019.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
DNC fact check: Few false claims punctuated by Trump’s wrong tweet
By March 12, over 1,600 Americans in 47 states were known to be infected, according to the White House proclamation.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Espy’s 1988 convention speech offers clues to 2020 optimism
His campaign recently released a poll, conducted July 30 to Aug. 9 by Garin-Hart-Yang, that showed Hyde-Smith leading 47 percent to 42 percent.