Pelosi, Hoyer Send Mixed Signals on Tax Cut Vote
He has also said Democrats don’t ‘need to have a vote to let the American people know where [they] stand.’
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He has also said Democrats don’t ‘need to have a vote to let the American people know where [they] stand.’
“I wonder what Minority Leader McConnell thinks about Minority Leader DeMint’s unilateral declaration,” he said.
“What I think we’re seeing is just the enthusiasm gap, that social media is a barometer of people’s passion.
And that’s why, I think, ultimately the members of the Senate have decided the best thing to do is go home.”
Graham told Roll Call he supports DeMint’s push for earmark reform, but “I just want to make sure that, until that day comes, South Carolina is not left out.”
Another employee allegedly approached Rucker making sexual innuendos, such as “I like the way you use your hands,” and saying he “wanted to put oil on her body and massage it all over her,” according
Republicans have struggled to appease the socially conservative wing of the party without hurting the party’s appeal to crossover voters and independents who are more concerned about the economy.
The document wasn’t designed to be a party platform or a long-term agenda, Ryan and other Republicans said. “These are all things we could do tomorrow,” Ryan said.
Thankfully, the tow truck only moved the SUV about a block away, and staffers found it without too much stress, the spokesman says.
“If I took the Metro, I’d have to walk to the station, then walk to work from there,” he said. “I like being able to get around the city quickly.
“I cannot vote to proceed to this bill under a situation that is going to shut down the debate and preclude the involvement of Republicans,” the Maine Senator said on the floor.
But the handout didn’t come without rebuke.
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[IMGCAP(1)]I start off skeptical, but I’m not sure. For anyone who doesn’t know about Alaska politics, let’s just say that at one time it was mind-bogglingly weird.
Jim DeMint argued for a “devolution of power out of Washington,” saying Sunday that “the fact is, education probably would work a lot better without the Department of Education.”
Feingold, who faces a serious re-election challenge this fall from Republican Ron Johnson, said he enjoys the meetings. “It’s basically the best thing I do as a Senator,” he said.
“I am proud that we got this done. And I’m equally proud that Elizabeth Warren will be helping to make her original vision a reality,” Obama said.
“I am committed to doing everything I can do, and our team can do, to prevent Obamacare from being implemented,” Boehner said. “And when I say everything, I mean, everything.”
But a House GOP victory would not come without challenges. The first problem a Republican majority would face is making good on its campaign promises.
“We’re interested in having a cooperative relationship with management,” Goldman said.