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Senate Republicans May Eliminate Filibuster For Supreme Court Nominees

· Sunday, January 25, 2015 · 18 comments

For some reason, Republicans want to change filibuster rules even though it’s unclear that they’ll still hold the Senate after 2016.

GOP In Good Position To Grab Senate Control In 2014

· Monday, July 15, 2013 · 28 comments

The GOP’s chances to take over the Senate became much better over the weekend.

No, Republicans Wouldn’t Eliminate The Filibuster

· Wednesday, February 29, 2012 · 29 comments

Worried the GOP might eliminate the filibuster if they gain control of the Senate? Don’t be.

Wisconsin Anti-Union Bill Passes Assembly

· Friday, February 25, 2011 · 12 comments

Crist Still Leads in Florida Polls

· Friday, July 30, 2010 · 4 comments

Crist’s gamble continues to appear to have been a good one.

A Key Argument for a Sharron Angle Win

· Friday, June 18, 2010 · 4 comments

A Quick Thought on the Nevada Senate Race

· Friday, June 11, 2010 · No comments

Fiorina’s Live Mic

· Friday, June 11, 2010 · 10 comments

Secret Holds in the US Senate

· Thursday, June 3, 2010 · 2 comments

Republicans Jump To Historic Lead In Gallup Generic Ballot

· Wednesday, June 2, 2010 · 6 comments

Yesterday’s Primaries: The Half-Written Electoral Story

· Wednesday, May 19, 2010 · No comments

The Politics of Kagan and the Military

· Sunday, May 16, 2010 · 12 comments

Europe’s War Against The Veil And The Burqa: Liberation, Or Assault On Religious Freedom ?

· Sunday, May 16, 2010 · 24 comments

Elena Kagan Changes Mind on Supreme Court Confirmation Candor

· Tuesday, May 11, 2010 · 12 comments

Elena Kagan is Supreme Court Choice

· Monday, May 10, 2010 · 13 comments

John Paul Stevens Retires

· Friday, April 9, 2010 · 10 comments

ObamaCare Fight Ends with Whimper

· Thursday, March 25, 2010 · 7 comments

Reconciliation, Health Care, and History

· Monday, March 8, 2010 · 56 comments

Perry Trounces Hutchison in Texas Republican Primary

· Wednesday, March 3, 2010 · 2 comments

Bunning Blocks Unemployment Extension

· Saturday, February 27, 2010 · 10 comments

Harold Ford Tennesee Tax Resident, New York Political Resident

· Saturday, February 13, 2010 · 22 comments

Obstructionism + Nihilism = Nil

· Thursday, February 11, 2010 · 46 comments

U.S. Senate The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body

· Tuesday, February 9, 2010 · 11 comments

Who Do Those Senators Think They Are, Union Presidents?

· Wednesday, January 27, 2010 · 5 comments

Pelosi: Senate Bill Can’t Pass House

· Thursday, January 21, 2010 · 16 comments

Senate Health Care Vote Breakdown

· Friday, December 25, 2009 · 1 comment

Health Care: All Over But The Secrecy

· Thursday, December 24, 2009 · 2 comments

Where You Sit

· Thursday, December 24, 2009 · 14 comments

Senate Health Reform Bill Secured?

· Sunday, December 20, 2009 · 1 comment

The Comedy of the Senate

· Friday, December 18, 2009 · 9 comments

Hard Left Rallies Against Healthcare Compromise

· Thursday, December 17, 2009 · 11 comments

Weak Democrats Hurt 2010 Senate Chances

· Thursday, November 26, 2009 · 2 comments

Jessica Cutler a Mom!

· Friday, October 23, 2009 · 3 comments

Mary Jo Kopechne

· Wednesday, August 26, 2009 · 36 comments

Is the Filibuster Unconstitutional?

· Thursday, August 6, 2009 · 11 comments

CIA Lying to Congress?

· Thursday, July 9, 2009 · 24 comments

Obama in Russia: Good Start or False Start?

· Tuesday, July 7, 2009 · 11 comments

Ridge Not Running

· Thursday, May 7, 2009 · 3 comments

Political Tides Turn

· Tuesday, May 5, 2009 · 12 comments

Souter Retiring in June

· Friday, May 1, 2009 · 19 comments

Endless Elections

· Saturday, April 11, 2009 · 4 comments

Ted Stevens Conviction Voided

· Wednesday, April 1, 2009 · 38 comments

Congress Threatens AIG Execs with Taxes

· Tuesday, March 17, 2009 · 22 comments

Biden Drops F-Bomb on Former Colleagues

· Tuesday, March 17, 2009 · 6 comments

Minnesota Senate Seat Continues Unfilled

· Monday, March 16, 2009 · 9 comments

Senate Not Office of Trust

· Wednesday, March 4, 2009 · 10 comments

Senate Passes DC Voting Bill

· Monday, March 2, 2009 · 18 comments

Byrd: Czars Executive Power Grab

· Thursday, February 26, 2009 · 7 comments

Phil Gramm Destroyed Our Economy

· Saturday, February 21, 2009 · 30 comments

Filibuster Reform: Is The Time Right?

· Sunday, February 15, 2009 · 14 comments

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