Tag: John Cornyn

Ranking the Senate’s Three Johns, From Horrible to Absolute Worst

It’s a smart point to bring up, and one that begs repeating as we get closer to November. Shortly after he left the White House, Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former President Trump, accepted at least $2 billion from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. That money […]

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The Three Johns Who Could Succeed McConnell, Ranked From Horrible to Worse

It’s a smart point to bring up, and one that begs repeating as we get closer to November. Shortly after he left the White House, Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former President Trump, accepted at least $2 billion from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, which is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. That money […]

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Bloodthirsty Republicans Urge Biden to Attack Iran Right Now

The benefits of free flights didn’t stop at the NRA head, who also effectively allowed his family to use the company credit card for trips, charging the NRA more than $1 million for flights around the country, including a $26,995 flight from Dallas to Orlando, a $15,495 flight from Las Vegas to Nebraska, and a […]

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Republican Lawmakers Urge Biden to Directly Attack Iran Right Now

The benefits of free flights didn’t stop at the NRA head, who also effectively allowed his family to use the company credit card for trips, charging the NRA more than $1 million for flights around the country, including a $26,995 flight from Dallas to Orlando, a $15,495 flight from Las Vegas to Nebraska, and a […]

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The Shadow Race to Succeed Mitch McConnell

However, Thune and Cornyn share an attribute that could complicate their path to leadership: Both have criticized former President Donald Trump and have openly hoped that another candidate would win the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. Thune has endorsed fellow Senator Tim Scott, and there’s no love lost between the mild-mannered South Dakotan and the […]

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It’s a Tale of Two Chambers as House GOP Closes In on Impeachment

Other Republican senators were more circumspect in their reaction to the McCarthy’s move. GOP Senator Thom Tillis argued that House Republicans could not traverse the trail congressional Democrats blazed in their two impeachment proceedings, which he viewed as “accelerated” and partisan. As such, Tillis argued, House Republicans needed to “do the homework.” He raised concerns […]

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Senate Republicans Haven’t Caught Impeachment Mania—Yet

Other Republican senators were more circumspect in their reaction to McCarthy’s move. GOP Senator Thom Tillis argued that House Republicans could not traverse the trail congressional Democrats blazed in their two impeachment proceedings, which he viewed as “accelerated” and partisan. So Tillis argued that House Republicans needed to “do the homework.” He raised concerns about […]

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