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Susan Collins moves past threats as Kavanaugh tension dies down

November 1, 2018 · News, Congress, Susan Collins

PHOENIX — Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is moving past the threats that came after she announced she would vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Democratic PAC escalates spending to sway GOP primary against Evan Jenkins, for Don Blankenship

April 30, 2018 · News, Congress, Joe Manchin

A Democratic super PAC is boosting its spending against Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.V., in an effort to prop up Don Blankenship's campaign for the GOP nomination to take on Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V.

'Ready?': Democratic senators and staffers shed tears during Al Franken's resignation speech

December 7, 2017 · Senate Democrats, News, Sexual Harassment

Sen. Al Franken took a quick glance up at a jam-packed Senate press gallery as he entered the chamber Thursday, preparing to ask Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, who was presiding over the chamber, to allow him to make the speech that would end his political career.

Jeff Flake: 'No doubt' I'd support a Democrat over Roy Moore

November 13, 2017 · Cory Gardner, Alabama, Roy Moore

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., said Monday that he would vote for Democrat Doug Jones over Judge Roy Moore in the Alabama special election for Senate and would support expelling Moore if he wins.

Mitch McConnell-backed group slams Kelli Ward over 'embarrassing behavior' in Arizona Senate race

August 22, 2017 · News, Politics, Advertising

A group backed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., launched a new ad campaign Tuesday against Kelli Ward — the primary opponent of Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. — attacking her over "crazy ideas" and "embarrassing behavior" during her time as a state senator and her primary campaign…

New audio: Ted Strickland jokes that Scalia's death came 'at a good time'

August 10, 2016 · News, Politics, Video

Ohio Senate candidate Ted Strickland joked about the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Monday, saying it came "at a good time" for union workers since he was unable to cast the deciding vote in a March case that ended up in a 4-4 deadlock.

Rubio: I'd support anyone to stop Clinton, even Trump

April 21, 2016 · News, Politics, Marco Rubio

Sen. Marco Rubio shifted his rhetoric on Donald Trump, saying he would support any Republican nominee against Hilllary Clinton.

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