Our requests are eminently reasonable, shared by leaders of both parties. I'll return this letter to @SenateMajLdr with the same requests. pic.twitter.com/IMT7ZtJFjV— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 9, 2017
Bessette/Pitney’s AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP reviews the idea of "deliberative democracy." Building on the book, this blog offers insights, analysis, and facts about recent events.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Confirmation Hearings: Schumer Does Turnabout on McConnell
Many posts have discussed how politicians change positions on procedural issues depending on whether their party is in power. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer provides an example:
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