Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer said a targeted deal on jobless benefits and the Paycheck Protection Program would be ‘piecemeal,’ but then Speaker Pelosi came rushing back to pass the most piecemeal bill imaginable: Postal Service legislation that completely ignored the health, economic, and education crises facing families. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell: Democrats Believe Americans’ ‘Pain’ Helps Their Electoral Chances
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Mitch McConnell’s Subtly Undermining Endorsement of President Obama’s Christianity
See what he did there? While it’s nice McConnell says Obama’s faith is “not in dispute,” his answer wasn’t an unequivocal “The President is a Christian.” It was, “He’s telling us he’s a Christian and I believe him.” Recalling Hillary Clinton’s remark during the presidential primary that she takes Obama “on the basis of what he says,” McConnell leaves some room for doubt in the minds of anyone who doesn’t generally take Obama at his word, which, in the GOP, is probably most people. By turning the issue not into one of facts and falsities but a sort of he-said-tea-said, McConnell’s careful phrasing does little to quash it. But this is probably Obama’s fault, right, Byron York? … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell’s Subtly Undermining Endorsement of President Obama’s Christianity
Senators Leap to Mitch McConnell’s Defense After Trump Attacks
“I am very disappointed in Mitch,” Trump reiterated in a freewheeling quasi–press conference from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Thursday. “But if he gets these bills passed I will be very happy with him. I will be the first to admit it.” … [Read more...] about Senators Leap to Mitch McConnell’s Defense After Trump Attacks
Pelosi: McConnell’s Coronavirus Bill Is ‘Fraudulent,’ ‘Emaciated,’ ‘Pathetic’
Pelosi said, “What Senator McConnell put forth is fraudulent. It is as leader Schumer said emaciated. They call it a skinny bill, and he called it an emaciated bill, and I join him in that — is just to check the box that senators can go home and say, I tried. It is not trying. It is not even an attempt to do the right thing. Mitch McConnell knows that. He has to satisfy those Republicans in his caucus who do not want to spend one more dollar, whether it is feeding the food insecure children, for saving families from eviction, stopping the dismantling of the postal service so people can go without risking their health. Again, first and foremost, crushing the virus and putting money into the pockets of the American people.” … [Read more...] about Pelosi: McConnell’s Coronavirus Bill Is ‘Fraudulent,’ ‘Emaciated,’ ‘Pathetic’
McConnell works to lock down GOP votes for coronavirus bill
Talks between Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerSchumer calls for investigation into reports of campaign finance improprieties by DeJoy's former company Companies developing COVID-19 vaccines planning to issue joint safety pledge Schumer calls for accountability in Daniel Prude death in Rochester MORE (D-N.Y.), Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiDiscord over state and local funds plagues coronavirus talks The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - VP nominee Harris, VP Pence crisscross Wisconsin today Trump campaign works to set narrative ahead of pivotal debates with Biden MORE (D-Calif.), Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark MeadowsMark Randall MeadowsDiscord over state and local funds plagues coronavirus talks The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - VP nominee Harris, VP Pence crisscross Wisconsin today Juan Williams: Swamp creature at the White House MORE derailed in … [Read more...] about McConnell works to lock down GOP votes for coronavirus bill
