The raw emotions from the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill assault and the impeachment hearings seem to have sent Democrats and Republicans in Washington back to their respective corners. It now looks like a COVID-19 relief package will be enacted with mostly (or only) Democratic support. That has signaled to some that the Democratic and Republican parties are …
Weighing, debating and voting on proposed legislation is the most important thing Congress does. It’s serious business, and should be treated as such. If citizens don’t have faith in the legislative process, a big pillar of our democratic system crumbles. It seems obvious, then, that lawmakers and their staffs should have adequate time to read …
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John Anzalone is one of the nation’s top pollsters and messaging strategists. He was most recently the chief pollster for President-elect Joe Biden, marking his fourth presidential campaign. In this conversation, he discusses the latest thinking from the White House on a COVID-19 relief bill, and some recent results of opinion polling.
Many Americans have probably never heard of the Senate parliamentarian. But this person is about to play an outsized role in the debate over COVID-19 relief. The looming $1.9 trillion COVID bill pushed by President Biden and congressional Democrats through a process called budget reconciliation will require rulings from the parliamentarian about whether certain policies …
Frank Luntz is an American political and communications consultant, pollster, and pundit. His focus groups often highlight the use of language, as his book ‘Words That Work’ did, in conveying a message. Today, he’ll discuss recent polling he has done and why he believes this is the best opportunity the Problem Solvers Caucus has to …
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Political acrimony makes easy, familiar headlines. But a confluence of events is presenting a real chance for meaningful bipartisan accomplishments. It will be a tragedy if we — as a nation, as a society — let it pass. Yes, the Senate and House are narrowly divided, and some partisans are reflexively hurling the same old …
Last week, the House and Senate moved ahead with a budget reconciliation process that could lead to passage of another COVID-19 relief deal. Here are five facts on the bills Congress has passed to date to address the health and economic consequences of the pandemic. 1. Since March 2020, Congress has passed five COVID-19 relief …
Ari Fleischer was previously the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003. In this episode, he discusses the role the media is playing in pushing Americans apart and what No Labels can do to bring us back together, especially as Congress debated a new COVID-19 relief deal.
After weeks of wrangling, Senate party leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell are close to a power sharing agreement for the 50-50 Senate that retains the legislative filibuster requiring 60 votes for the passage of most legislation. Here are five facts on the history and use of the filibuster. 1. The filibuster is not mentioned …
