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dontmeantobepoliticalbut · 1 year

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Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) punted a question Sunday about whether he would leave the Democratic Party, saying, "I’ll let you know later what I decide to do."

Driving The News: Manchin told CBS News' "Face the Nation" that he would wait and see how the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act "plays out."

• "If people are trying to stop something from doing so much good because of politics, thinking that somebody else will get credit for it, let’s see how that plays out," Manchin said.

• "I'll let you know later what I decide to do, but right now I have no intention of changing anything," he said.

The Big Picture: Manchin's remarks come after Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-Ariz.) announced this month that she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent, sending shockwaves throughout the Senate.

• Manchin released a statement last week criticizing the Senate's failure to pass his energy permitting reform amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, saying: "I serve West Virginians and the American people with an independent voice, not a political party."

GO DEEPER ... Sinema's mutually assured destruction

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klbmsw · 2 months

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mongowheelie · 3 months

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I found this on NewsBreak: Graham Melts Down On Senate Floor After Sinema Accuses Him of Hypocrisy For Voting to Kill Debate on Border Bill

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bllsbailey · 3 months

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Senate GOP Blocks Bipartisan Border Package That Includes Foreign Aid In Key Vote

A supplemental spending agreement that included funding for Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine as well as an ambitious immigration and border security bill that faced strong resistance from Republicans in both houses was not approved by the Senate on Wednesday.

There was a 49-50 vote. For it to pass, 60 votes were required. With the exception of five Democratic no votes and four Republican yes votes, the vote generally followed party lines. As a procedural step to allow it to be revisited later, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), also voted against it, as did Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.).

Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, James Lankford of Oklahoma, Susan Collins of Maine, and Mitt Romney of Utah were the Republicans who voted in favor.

Sens. Lankford, Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Krysten Sinema (I-Ariz.), and Biden administration representatives had been negotiating the deal for months before it was revealed on Sunday night.

The $118 billion package includes $20 billion in efforts to address the historically dire situation at the southern border, $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel, help to Taiwan, and humanitarian relief to Gaza. It was a reaction to a late-year request for additional cash from the White House to Congress.

The “emergency border authority” that was the centerpiece of the border package required the expulsion of illegal migrants in the manner of Title 42 when the number of migrants exceeded 5,000 per day over a rolling seven-day average.

Along with cutting the length of time it takes to obtain asylum from years to months, it would also provide asylum applicants with instant work permits and finance a significant increase in border staffing and immigration judges. Along with more green cards, $650 million for the border wall, more funds for NGOs and migrant-receiving communities, and $450 million for nations to repatriate and resettle illegal immigrants are also included.

The package was portrayed by the administration and negotiators as a harsh yet equitable solution to the border issue, but as soon as Republicans in the House deemed it unworkable, conservative resistance in the Senate mounted.

This week, over 20 Republican members of the upper house argued and cautioned that the measures would not curtail the historically high number of illegal migrant crossings to the point where they would return to record-high levels of immigration.

“We supported a negotiation to bring commonsense border security to this country,” Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio.), said Tuesday. “We did not agree to a border fig leaf to send another $61 billion to Ukraine.”

“But the fact of the matter is the package includes catch and release still providing additional continuing incentives for people to come to the country illegally knowing they’ll be released into the interior and it does nothing to stop the Biden administration from abusing something called parole,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas.)

Left-leaning immigration organizations and a few liberal Democrat senators opposed it as well, arguing that it would “hurt asylum-seekers.”

The measure was referred to by Menendez as “an outright betrayal to the communities we have sworn an oath to protect and represent.” After the text was made public on Sunday night, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky stated on Tuesday morning that it had little chance of passing.

“I think, in the end, even though the product is approved by the [National Border Patrol Council] that adores President Trump, most of our members feel that we’re not going to be able to make a law here,” said McConnell, who strongly supports Ukraine aid.

Schumer will now set up a vote on the supplemental package without the border security element, but it is unclear when that will happen. The border and foreign aid package has now been killed. Majority of Republicans have maintained that they will only support further funds for Ukraine when the southern border is secured.

Had the measure made it through the Senate, it was also very likely going to be defeated in the GOP-controlled House, where more Democrats opposed it because of concerns over the border security elements, in addition to the leadership’s clear opposition to the package.

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noisynutcrusade · 11 months

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Independent Sen. Krysten Sinema continues using liberal platforms to fundraise for 2024 reelection campaign • OpenSecrets

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) in Dirksen Building in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) announced her departure from the Democratic Party last December, but the first-term U.S. senator still uses platforms typically utilized by Democrats and progressives to raise money for her 2024 reelection campaign, which has yet…

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newswireml · 1 year

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Announces She Is No Longer A Democrat#Sen #Kyrsten #Sinema #Announces #Longer #Democrat

Sen. Krysten Sinema of Arizona announced on Friday that she is leaving the Democratic Party and changing her registration to independent four years after being elected, a move that was met with a lot of eyerolls on social media. The announcement comes just days after Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican candidate Herschel Walker in the Georgia runoff midterm election, giving…

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thesheel · 1 year

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Despite the hue and cry of the mother of the deceased police officer in the January 6 Capitol riots, Senate Republicans have halted efforts, on the request of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, to create a bipartisan January 6 commission to investigate the Congressional siege earlier this year. A Republican party, hugely inspired by Trumpism, is still hesitant to take any action that could push the former president into hot water. While this was an opportunity for Congress to find the genesis of the attacks, Republican’s actions decry the authenticity of the famous proverb that “A guilty conscience needs no accuser.” When 35 Republicans voted in favor of establishing a January 6 commission previously and passed the bill with a 252-175 majority, a sense of hope prevailed with stakeholders. As only six GOP senators voted in favor of the January 6 commission, this has portrayed a clear message to Biden that either he wraps the filibuster by working day and night or continues flogging the dead horse of bipartisanship. This latest ditch from Republicans came in a time when President Biden is begging for Republican unity for his infrastructure bill just for the sake of bipartisanship. [caption id="attachment_7602" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin: The only two Democrats senators who need to be convinced by Biden to end filibuster to stop seeking bipartisanship.[/caption] Ending the Filibuster Once is Easier than Begging for Bipartisanship Every Time While Biden continues to beg for bipartisanship, he is wasting time on some important legislation that needs to be passed on an immediate basis. President Biden needs to do simple math as well. Right now, Sen. Joe Manchin and Krystin Sinema are the only two Democrats opposing the ending of the filibuster. So, going this way would be easy for him as he needs to convince only two people once, and he would be freed from future worries. On the other hand, if he does not end the filibuster, he would need to convince at least ten Republicans every time a new bill is introduced in Senate. So, an all-out effort once will be more consequential in the long run instead of resolving the bipartisan dilemma. Wrapping up the filibuster is the only way with which he can implement the things he promised in his presidential campaigns. The backlog of the Senate is growing daily, and if the business goes as usual, the likelihood of change is next to impossible. Republicans will continue blackmailing Democrats on every new legislation by using their only power of the filibuster. Even despite having the capability of passing the infrastructure bill with reconciliation, Biden is seeking bipartisanship, portraying the sign of poor statesman. [caption id="attachment_7604" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] President Biden who should put all of his energies to end the filibuster instead of seeking Republican unity every time. Only then he can deliver what he promised.[/caption] Biden’s Approach is Encouraging Republicans to Exploit Him Further: January 6 commission is just an Example This habit of making Republicans happy is encouraging Republicans to exploit him every time he comes up with a new plan. Now, as Republicans are coming up with their own version of infrastructure bill worth $928 billion compared to Biden’s version of $2.3 trillion, Biden would still be happier to achieve bipartisanship than passing the original text through reconciliation. Right now, the Biden administration should have two priorities. First, they should neutralize the filibuster as early as possible. Secondly, they should try to prompt their tickets for the 2022 Senate race so that Democrats could grab maximum seats in the Senate next year to block any Republicans’ mischief. Mr. Biden: Be a President and Not a Cartoon Character Despite having this staunch opposition, if Biden still believes that he can cut a deal with these Republican senators, he is no wiser than "Tom and Jer

ry." Biden is no more than Charlie Brown, who, despite knowing that Lucy will pull the football away from him at the last moment, always tried to kick the ball, hurting himself at the last moment. As a president of the United States, Biden should behave maturely instead of being mock material, giving Republicans all the chances to exploit him. If Biden continues to do so, Biden’s doctrine would be no wiser than Trump’s doctrine because, at the end of the day, no bill is getting passed from the Senate due to his inability to persuade two Democratic senators to end the filibuster. Once the filibuster is ended, Republicans would be hesitant to revamp it after winning back the majority in the future. This is because once the revolutionary steps are taken, they are hard to roll back due to the popular pressure, which is evident from the fact that Republicans failed to roll back Obamacare and DACA and Dreamer despite having a staunch opposition within their own party against those plans. Dealing with the devils requires an alternate strategy from Democrats compared to what they are pursuing right now. Despite having an equal say in this January 6 commission, this attempt to block the bipartisanship is a sort of admission of guilt by Republicans who cannot put their de facto boss in hot water. It is pertinent to note here that the January 6 commission was just like the 9/11 commission, and was supposed to be a bipartisan one with five members from both parties. Many of them know that if they do so, a single statement from Trump can alienate too many voters away from them in the upcoming 2022 elections. So, Republicans are playing safe to survive in their voters’ eyes who could make them pay in case of inquiry against Trump. Final Thoughts The January 6 commission was undoubtedly the need of the country in these circumstances to bring the responsible people to justice. President Biden also needs to pursue the creation of a commission even after its killing by Senate Republicans. The attorney general of the United States has the power to do so, which would have the same authorities as this commission would have. It will recommend its findings for which federal prosecutors can take action later on. But perhaps, seeking Republican unity, Biden may end up compromising on this, or else his Republican “friends” would be offended.

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dontmeantobepoliticalbut · 1 year

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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday that it's a "mistake" for the White House to want Democrats to deal with the debt ceiling without negotiating with congressional Republicans.

"I think it's a mistake because we have to negotiate. This is a democracy that we have. We have a two-party system, if you will, and we should be able to talk and find out where our differences are. And if they are irreconcilable, then you have to move on from there and let people make their decisions," Manchin, a key Senate moderate, told CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union."

"Using the debt ceiling and holding it hostage hasn't worked in the past," Manchin continued, adding that he "respectfully" disagrees with his party's No. 2 Democrat in the chamber, Majority Whip Dick Durbin, on not negotiating with Republicans.

"Every American has to live within a budget. If they don't, they're in trouble financially. Every business that's successful has to live within a budget. Every state has to live within a budget. Shouldn't the federal government have some guardrails that, say, 'Hey, guys ... you're overreaching here and you're overspending?' But then pick your priorities. That's all," he added.

The US hit the debt ceiling set by Congress on Thursday, forcing the Treasury Department to start taking "extraordinary measures" to keep the government paying its bills and escalating pressure on Capitol Hill to avoid a catastrophic default.

The battle lines for the high-stakes fight have already been set. Hard-line Republicans, who have enormous sway in the House because of the party's slim majority, have demanded that lifting the borrowing cap be tied to spending reductions. Manchin suggested Sunday he was open to spending cuts.

The White House, however, has countered that it will not offer any concessions or negotiate on raising the debt ceiling. And with the solution to the debt ceiling drama squarely in lawmakers' hands, fears are growing that the partisan brinksmanship could result in the nation defaulting on its debt for the first time ever -- or come dangerously close to doing so.

GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania said Sunday on Fox News that the White House position against negotiating with House Republicans on spending cuts, in exchange for raising the debt ceiling, is "very irresponsible." He said the first step in addressing the debt ceiling situation is for Speaker Kevin McCarthy to sit down with Biden.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, said in the same interview that he believes the White House will ultimately sit down with McCarthy, which he called "a good thing."

Fitzpatrick and Gottheimer are the co-chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in the House.

As to whether Social Security and Medicare should be part of these negotiations, Manchin shared his interest in wanting to create a committee that would make the two programs "more financially secure and stable." But he said no one who currently receives these benefits should receive any cuts.

"No cuts to anybody that's receiving their benefits, no adjustments to that. They've earned it. They paid into it. Take that off the table," Manchin said. "But everyone's using that as a leverage."

The Senator indicated he was open to raising the income cap for Social Security taxes.

"I'm open to basically raising -- the easiest and quickest thing we can do is raise the cap," he said.

Meanwhile, Manchin on Sunday also offered support for fellow Senate moderate Krysten Sinema, calling her a "formidable candidate" for reelection in 2024.

Sinema announced last month she was leaving the Democratic Party and registering as a political independent, fueling fresh interest from Arizona Democrats to challenge her next year.

"I would think that she needs to be supported again, yes, because she brings that independent spirit," Manchin said.

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SMART BOMB

The completely unnecessary news analysis

by Christopher Smart

December 27, 2022

INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO SEN. KRYSTEN SINEMA

Some people are just troublesome, to wit: Arizona Sen. Sinema who was a Democrat but transitioned to an Independent (read: conservative spy). Despite the Senate handbook that says “staff are not compensated for the purpose of performing personal activities,” a 37-page memo from Sinema to her staff outlines the dos and don'ts she demands. Such as, always have a room-temperature bottle of water at the ready; never book her a flight on Southwest Airlines; always schedule a weekly hour-long massage; be sure to check with her on Mondays to get grocery list. No Wilson, we are not making this up. But there's more — the sleuths here at Smart Bomb have discovered another memo: never talk about the vibrators in the desk drawer; never mention big donations from hedge funds, pharmaceutical companies or Victoria's Secret; always make sure her bath is exactly 112 degrees; be sure to place Velos “Pleasure Serum” near the tub; never discuss her shoes or mention Imelda Marcos; never confirm she was a Jack Mormon; never ever verify she called Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush “the real Saddam and Osama lovers;” when asked why in Congress she wears dresses that reveal her shoulders, curtly respond that the Second Amendment guarantees the right to bare arms.

CATS AND DOGS? NAH, IT'S RAINING LIZARDS

It's raining lizards in south Florida — again — after a mass of arctic air dove into the Sunshine State last week. It's not the first time. The staff here at Smart Bomb reported in February that iguanas resting in tree tops froze and started falling from their perches all over the place — on cars, on people, on skateboarders and strollers. What kind of umbrella do you need for that? Hello, yes, can you help us, we're looking for iguana parasols. It's practically biblical — but instead of raining frogs as it did when the Egyptians refused to free the Israelites, it was raining six-pound lizards. FYI: The thing about raining frogs is no fiction. It's a rare meteorological phenomenon where frogs get swept up in a storm, travel miles and then fall from the sky when the clouds release their water. The Bible doesn't lie: Exodus 8:2-14. The Lord said, “If you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite your whole territory with frogs.” But there's no mention in the Good Book of raining lizards. Just imagine the shock for those old folks in retirement homes who moved to Florida to escape the weather up north. Hazel come here quick, it's raining lizards. Darn it, Fred, you've missed your meds again. No seriously, Hazel, it's actually raining big-ass lizards. That's it, Fred, I'm calling your therapist — and take your damn meds.

‘LARGE MARGE' IN DEEP YOU-KNOW-WHAT

As of late, she's been called “a trailer park hood rat,” a “threat to national security,” and one far-right radio pundit noted that after recent media coverage of her divorce she has “stopped talking about dildos and butt plugs.” Exactly who are these ultra-conservatives talking about? If you guessed QAnon acolyte Marjorie Taylor Greene, you'd be right. MTG has found herself in the crosshairs of her one-time fellow crazies. You're right Wilson, it couldn't happen to a nicer person. It seems they don't like her supporting Kevin McCarthy for Speaker 'cause he's not extreme enough. “There is something so odd about what is going on between McCarthy and MTG,” wrote far-right organizer Ali Alexander. McCarthy must be blackmailing her, said pundit Mike Crispi, nothing else makes sense. Radio host Stew Peters didn't hold back, either. “Marjorie is not America First, but regrettably a faker and a liar who raised millions claiming she would impeach Biden.” Others in her caucus couldn't help but to mentioned MTG's alleged affairs with a “tantric sex guru” as well as the manager of her gym. When the Republican-controlled House convenes in January expect a lot of body slams, knuckle shuffles and flying leg locks. WWE and professional wrestling won't have anything on this show.

Post script —

That's it for another festive week here at Smart Bomb where we keep track of would-be insurrectionists so you don't have to. It's a dirty job but someone has to do it. The freshly minted Jan. 6 committee report reveals that Sen. Mike Lee spent a month trying to convince state legislatures to endorse a second set of electors that would vote for Trump. When the plot looked to be failing, Lee changed course and eventually voted to certify Biden's election. On Christmas Day, the Salt Lake Tribune announced it's readers pick for “Utahn of the Year.” Holy Jack Gallivan, they selected Mike Lee. You're right Wilson, that's about all you need to know about Utah. Meanwhile, back at the Tribune Tower, the editorial board selected its own “Utahn of the Year” — University of Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham, who made $6 million this year. And that's about all you need to know about college sports. The salary of the president of the University of Utah, Taylor R. Randall, was $524,109 in 2021, not exactly peanuts but still some $5 ½ million less than the football coach. But still the university post pays a lot more than that of U.S. senator — Mike Lee only makes $174,000. No wonder he shops at Mr. Mac.

Alright Wilson, Whittingham's Runnin' Utes are headed back to the Rose Bowl and that's a good thing. But the Utah Fight Song, aka “A Utah Man Am I,” has been labeled, well, a sexist, backward, male chauvinist ditty. Things could get a little dicey, so it might be wise for the band to have goalie masks at the ready, just in case. OK, hit it and then duck:

I am a Utah Man, sir, and I live across the green, Our gang it is the jolliest that you have ever seen. Our coeds are the fairest and each one's a shining star, Our yell, you'll hear it ringing through the mountains near and far!

Who am I, sir, A Utah Man am I! A Utah Man, sir, Will be 'til I die. Ki-yi!

We're up to snuff, we never bluff, we're game for any fuss. No other gang of college men dare meet us in a muss. So fill your lungs and sing it out and shout it to the sky, We'll fight for dear old crimson for a Utah Man am I! Ki-yi!

Who am I, sir, A Utah Man am I! A Utah Man, sir, Will be 'til I die. Ki-yi!

We may not live forever on this jolly good sphere, But while we do we'll live a life of merriment and cheer, And when our college days are o'er and night is drawing nigh, With parting breath we'll sing that song: "A Utah Man Am I."

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Email not displaying correctly? View the web version Subscribe for less Classifieds Obituaries E-Edition Good morning RJ, In a move that probably surprised very few people, U.S. Sen. Krysten Sinema announced this morning that she has registered as an Independent. Sinema has been something of a thorn in the sides of both the Republican and Democratic parties, occasionally working with…

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businessscribble · 1 year

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Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema has registered as an independent

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate. Sinema, who has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures…

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rnewspost · 1 year

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Top progressive firm drops Sinema as a client

Digital firm Authentic saw an internal revolt over its work for Sen. Krysten Sinema earlier this year. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo The leading progressive digital firm Authentic has dropped Kyrsten Sinema as a client, after the Arizona senator announced she was leaving the Democratic Party, according to a person close to the firm. Sinema announced Friday that she would become an independent, putting…

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newzzwired · 1 year

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Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema has registered as an independent

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate. Sinema, who has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures…

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