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Jan 2020

Report: Trump lawyers, Senate GOP may force Bolton to testify secretly due to national security

Allahpundit Jan 21, 2020 11:31 AM

Classified.

Report: McConnell open to “witness reciprocity” for Trump and House Dems at impeachment trial

Allahpundit Jan 15, 2020 5:31 PM

Tit for tat.

Mitt Romney: Sure, I’d like to hear from John Bolton at Trump’s impeachment trial

Allahpundit Jan 14, 2020 11:31 AM

“Presumably I’d get the chance to vote for that.”

CBS: White House expects “at least four” GOP senators to join with Dems in calling witnesses at Trump’s trial — and maybe more

Allahpundit Jan 13, 2020 8:41 PM

Uh oh.

Dec 2019

Clyburn: If it were up to me, we’d never send the articles of impeachment to the Senate if we can’t get a fair trial

Allahpundit Dec 19, 2019 11:31 AM

Huh?

Nov 2019

If a SCOTUS vacancy opens up next year, how will Lindsey Graham walk back his promise to hold the seat open?

Allahpundit Nov 29, 2019 6:01 PM

Pressure.

Oct 2019

Collins, Murkowski won’t co-sponsor Graham’s resolution criticizing House’s impeachment process

Allahpundit Oct 29, 2019 11:31 AM

“[I]t’s not the Senate’s role to dictate to the House how to determine their own rules.”

Graham: We’ve got 46 U.S. senators right now willing to condemn the House impeachment inquiry as unfair; Update: Now 50

Allahpundit Oct 25, 2019 1:31 PM

Not 53?

Jun 2019

Why is John Dean testifying before the House about the Mueller report today?

Allahpundit Jun 10, 2019 3:31 PM

“Clearly, I am not here as a fact witness.”

Feb 2019

Murkowski: Yes, I’ll probably support the Democratic resolution to block Trump’s emergency decree

Allahpundit Feb 23, 2019 2:31 PM

“I think it’s so important that there be clear lines when it comes to the separation of powers.”

Jan 2019

Sunday morning talking heads

Allahpundit Jan 27, 2019 8:01 AM

Cave.

Lindsey Graham trying to put together last-ditch deal to end the shutdown

Allahpundit Jan 10, 2019 11:21 AM

Deal?

Murkowski goes wobbly: C’mon, let’s re-open at least part of the government

Allahpundit Jan 09, 2019 6:01 PM

“I think we can walk and chew gum.”

Nov 2018

Looks like Jeff Flake is all alone on his “protect Mueller or we’ll block the judges” move

Allahpundit Nov 15, 2018 9:21 PM

Isolation.

Oct 2018

Trump: Another president would have folded on Kavanaugh

Allahpundit Oct 11, 2018 11:21 AM

“They would have abandoned.”

Dems: Yes, Avenatti hurt us on Kavanaugh

Allahpundit Oct 07, 2018 3:31 PM

“His involvement set us back, absolutely.”

Sunday morning talking heads

Allahpundit Oct 07, 2018 8:01 AM

Victory.

Don’t forget: Kavanaugh probably would have been blocked if Democrats hadn’t filibustered Gorsuch

Allahpundit Oct 05, 2018 8:01 PM

Strategery.

Sarah Palin to Lisa Murkowski: I can see 2022 from my house

Allahpundit Oct 05, 2018 6:41 PM

Threats.

Murkowski: I believe Kavanaugh’s a good man — but not the right man for the Court at this time

Allahpundit Oct 05, 2018 2:01 PM

Crunch time.

For cripes sake: Flake reportedly “still having issues” with voting for Kavanaugh; Update: Murkowski too? Update: “He’s in a good place”

Allahpundit Oct 04, 2018 5:21 PM

Good lord.

Murkowski: I’m taking everything into account on Kavanaugh — including Trump’s comments about Ford

Allahpundit Oct 03, 2018 1:31 PM

Consequences.

McConnell on Kavanaugh: Listen carefully and you can hear the sound of goalposts moving

Allahpundit Oct 01, 2018 8:01 PM

“Do these actions suggest this has ever been about finding the truth?”

Axios: White House has no Plan B if Kavanaugh is borked

Allahpundit Oct 01, 2018 11:21 AM

“We’re gonna make them f—ing vote.”

Sep 2018

GOP announces: Will vote tomorrow to proceed on nomination, FBI investigation to last no longer than a week

Allahpundit Sep 28, 2018 4:01 PM

Soon.

Avenatti: Since the committee won’t listen to Julie Swetnick, we’ll go to the media this weekend

Allahpundit Sep 28, 2018 11:21 AM

PR.

Kavanaugh would be done already if the Dems hadn’t filibustered Gorsuch, right?

Allahpundit Sep 27, 2018 8:41 PM

Yep.

“I thought he might inadvertently kill me”: Kavanaugh accuser goes on the record, passed a polygraph; Update: Senate GOPers respond; Update: Schumer calls for delay; Update: Graham says committee should hear her out

Allahpundit Sep 16, 2018 3:31 PM

“He was trying to attack me and remove my clothing.”

Trump’s worst tweet ever

Allahpundit Sep 04, 2018 11:21 AM

“Two easy wins now in doubt…”

Jul 2018

The most surprising thing about Trump picking Kavanaugh was how unsurprising it was

Allahpundit Jul 10, 2018 11:31 AM

Conventional.

Jun 2018

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade

Allahpundit Jun 29, 2018 2:01 PM

Numbers.

Why Mike Lee (probably) can’t get confirmed for SCOTUS

Allahpundit Jun 29, 2018 12:01 PM

Endgame.

Jul 2017

Dems wonder: Could we convince Collins, Murkowski, and/or McCain to switch parties?

Allahpundit Jul 30, 2017 5:01 PM

“I’m just certain Chuck is already thinking about this.”

Sunday morning talking heads

Allahpundit Jul 30, 2017 8:01 AM

Eye of the storm.

Broken promise: GOP-run Senate votes down clean repeal of ObamaCare, 45/54

Allahpundit Jul 26, 2017 4:31 PM

Failure.

Doom for repeal: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski won’t proceed on a bill unless it includes replacement for ObamaCare; Update: Vote coming?

Allahpundit Jul 18, 2017 1:31 PM

What now?

Panic: Three Republican senators leaning towards voting no on motion to proceed with health-care bill

Allahpundit Jul 13, 2017 2:41 PM

Endgame?

Jun 2017

At least five GOP senators say they’ll vote to block health-care bill from advancing

Allahpundit Jun 27, 2017 11:21 AM

Uh oh.

Apr 2017

Sunday morning talking heads

Allahpundit Apr 30, 2017 8:01 AM

100.

Harry Reid in 2013 on Republicans nuking the SCOTUS filibuster: “Let ’em do it”

Allahpundit Apr 04, 2017 4:01 PM

Push the button.

Mar 2017

Orrin Hatch: “We are going to confirm Judge Gorsuch. By whatever means necessary.”

Allahpundit Mar 28, 2017 8:41 PM

Nuclear.

Report: White House open to ending ObamaCare Medicaid expansion in 2018, sooner than House bill would

Allahpundit Mar 10, 2017 4:01 PM

Sunset.

Jan 2017

Uh oh: Senate GOP moving towards delaying repeal of ObamaCare … as Trump demands no delay

Allahpundit Jan 10, 2017 4:01 PM

“It’s our goal to bring it all together concurrently.”

Rand Paul: Trump told me he supports replacing ObamaCare the day it’s repealed

Allahpundit Jan 07, 2017 4:01 PM

“Repeal and delay,” RIP?

Report: Trump lawyers, Senate GOP may force Bolton to testify secretly due to national security

Report: McConnell open to “witness reciprocity” for Trump and House Dems at impeachment trial

Mitt Romney: Sure, I’d like to hear from John Bolton at Trump’s impeachment trial

CBS: White House expects “at least four” GOP senators to join with Dems in calling witnesses at Trump’s trial — and maybe more

Clyburn: If it were up to me, we’d never send the articles of impeachment to the Senate if we can’t get a fair trial

If a SCOTUS vacancy opens up next year, how will Lindsey Graham walk back his promise to hold the seat open?

Collins, Murkowski won’t co-sponsor Graham’s resolution criticizing House’s impeachment process

Graham: We’ve got 46 U.S. senators right now willing to condemn the House impeachment inquiry as unfair; Update: Now 50

Why is John Dean testifying before the House about the Mueller report today?

Murkowski: Yes, I’ll probably support the Democratic resolution to block Trump’s emergency decree

Sunday morning talking heads

Lindsey Graham trying to put together last-ditch deal to end the shutdown

Murkowski goes wobbly: C’mon, let’s re-open at least part of the government

Looks like Jeff Flake is all alone on his “protect Mueller or we’ll block the judges” move

Trump: Another president would have folded on Kavanaugh

Dems: Yes, Avenatti hurt us on Kavanaugh

Sunday morning talking heads

Don’t forget: Kavanaugh probably would have been blocked if Democrats hadn’t filibustered Gorsuch

Sarah Palin to Lisa Murkowski: I can see 2022 from my house

Murkowski: I believe Kavanaugh’s a good man — but not the right man for the Court at this time

For cripes sake: Flake reportedly “still having issues” with voting for Kavanaugh; Update: Murkowski too? Update: “He’s in a good place”

Murkowski: I’m taking everything into account on Kavanaugh — including Trump’s comments about Ford

McConnell on Kavanaugh: Listen carefully and you can hear the sound of goalposts moving

Axios: White House has no Plan B if Kavanaugh is borked

GOP announces: Will vote tomorrow to proceed on nomination, FBI investigation to last no longer than a week

Avenatti: Since the committee won’t listen to Julie Swetnick, we’ll go to the media this weekend

Kavanaugh would be done already if the Dems hadn’t filibustered Gorsuch, right?

“I thought he might inadvertently kill me”: Kavanaugh accuser goes on the record, passed a polygraph; Update: Senate GOPers respond; Update: Schumer calls for delay; Update: Graham says committee should hear her out

Trump’s worst tweet ever

The most surprising thing about Trump picking Kavanaugh was how unsurprising it was

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade

Why Mike Lee (probably) can’t get confirmed for SCOTUS

Dems wonder: Could we convince Collins, Murkowski, and/or McCain to switch parties?

Sunday morning talking heads

Broken promise: GOP-run Senate votes down clean repeal of ObamaCare, 45/54

Doom for repeal: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski won’t proceed on a bill unless it includes replacement for ObamaCare; Update: Vote coming?

Panic: Three Republican senators leaning towards voting no on motion to proceed with health-care bill

At least five GOP senators say they’ll vote to block health-care bill from advancing

Sunday morning talking heads

Harry Reid in 2013 on Republicans nuking the SCOTUS filibuster: “Let ’em do it”

Orrin Hatch: “We are going to confirm Judge Gorsuch. By whatever means necessary.”

Report: White House open to ending ObamaCare Medicaid expansion in 2018, sooner than House bill would

Uh oh: Senate GOP moving towards delaying repeal of ObamaCare … as Trump demands no delay

Rand Paul: Trump told me he supports replacing ObamaCare the day it’s repealed

Dem senator: The witness we really want to call isn’t Bolton. It’s Mulvaney.

Soros: Facebook and Trump are conspiring to win the 2020 election

NPR: Suuuuuure sounds like SCOTUS will strike down bar on public funding for religious schools