Congress · 116th Congress
Barr nomination to get votes on the Senate floor next week
Barr appears to have enough support from Republicans, which have a 53-47 advantage in the chamber, to run the Justice Department.
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Opinion · 116th Congress
A Kamala Harris candidacy is a test, and not just for the candidate
And it was 47 years ago this week that Shirley Chisholm launched her campaign for president.
Congress · 116th Congress
Former Sen. Harris Wofford, who marched with MLK, dies at 92
He won 49 percent to 47 percent. After leaving the Senate, Wofford became the first CEO of the Corporation for National Service, or AmeriCorps, one of Clinton’s more visible legacies.
Congress · 116th Congress
Barr assures senators of his independence
During more than seven hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Barr avoided the kind of missteps that might cost him votes of Republicans, who have a 53-47 advantage in the chamber
Congress · 116th Congress
Why the shutdown is a good thing for House Democrats
The strategy will be successful if at least 41 of the 47 senators in the Democratic Conference vote against motions to proceed, which require 60 votes to formally begin debate on a bill.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Trump’s reading list: Start with dictionary, look up ‘wall’
Though Romney himself has dipped his toe in the swamp of “birtherism” in his presidential campaign against Barack Obama, written off “47 percent” of Americans he characterized as seeing themselves
Politics · 115th Congress
Even at Farm Bill Signing, For Trump It’s All About the Wall
The House adopted the House-Senate conference report by a lopsided vote of 369-47 last week, a day after the Senate had approved the legislation 87-13.
Opinion · 115th Congress
All Is Not Lost for Republicans in the Suburbs
Forty-four percent of suburban voters said the country was on the right track, compared to 47 percent who said it was heading in the wrong direction.
Opinion · 115th Congress
The Gospel of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ocasio-Cortez is a Latina millennial, born of a generation in decline, in a major minority workforce segment that is paid an average of 47 percent less than white men and 31 percent less than white
Opinion · 115th Congress
2018 Midterms: A Missed Opportunity for Republicans
However, isolating those who said the economy was “good” as opposed to “excellent,” Republicans won these voters only 51-47.
Politics · 115th Congress
4 House Races Remain Uncalled, Previously Projected Race in California Narrows
Cindy Hyde-Smith wins her run-off against Democrat Mike Espy next Tuesday in Mississippi, Republicans will hold a 53-47 Senate majority.
Politics · 115th Congress
Bill Nelson Concedes Florida Senate Race After Hand Recount
While there is a run-off still to come in Mississippi, the Scott win makes it most likely the Senate Republicans will hold a 53-47 majority in the 116th Congress.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Victory in Arizona and Nevada Hinges on Latino Turnout
Sinema had a 47-point advantage among Latino voters surveyed in a recent NBC News/Marist poll.
Politics · 115th Congress
Comstock, Wexton Hit the Halloween Parade Trail in Virginia’s 10th
It’s $47 tolls,” one Comstock volunteer shouted, emphasizing the first word like a ghost would say boo. Taxes were also on voters’ minds.
Opinion · 115th Congress
What a Green Wave Can’t Hide — It’s Still the Economy, Stupid
This week’s Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll saw President Donald Trump’s job approval rating hit a personal record high of 47 percent (compared to a 49 percent disapproval rating), which raised
Politics · 115th Congress
Ohio Race Was Worth Millions to Outside Groups in August. Now? Not So Much
A survey for O’Connor’s campaign in September found the race was nearly tied, with Balderson up 47 percent to 46 percent.
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Cory Gardner Has a Really Good Mitch McConnell Impression
So I said, “Hey Mitch, 47-plus states have legalized some form of marijuana, medical marijuana, CBD.” I said, “Even Utah is most likely gonna legalize medical marijuana this year.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Sen. Sherrod Brown Breaks Ohio Fundraising Record
A September POLITICO/AARP poll put Brown ahead of Renacci by double digits: 47 percent to 31 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
MacArthur Narrowly Ahead in New Jersey’s 3rd District, Poll Shows
More voters approved of MacArthur’s job performance than disapproved, with 47 percent approving and 38 percent disapproving.
Politics · 115th Congress
Neck-and-Neck Race in Virginia’s 10th District, Comstock Poll Shows
Jennifer Wexton 48 to 47 percent in the survey by McLaughlin & Associates. Only 5 percent of voters were undecided.