At the conclusion of this term, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a Democrat from Oregon, is one of nearly 40 lawmakers leaving Congress. In an interview with CBS News, Blumenauer expressed his deep respect for his colleagues and revealed that the unending chaos in the House makes it increasingly difficult for him to work with fellow members. …
An array of independent and third-party hopefuls is gearing up for an aggressive push as the 2024 Presidential election looms. Hoping to capitalize on American indifference and frustration with the likely Biden-Trump rematch, their roster includes Congressional members, academics, and a member of a notable political family. Their prospects are grim, given the fact that …
The Democratic Party doesn’t have much tolerance for Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate whose presence brings back unpleasant memories of the 2016 race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Stein dismisses her previous role with both the Green Party and as an independent candidate years ago. But in 2024, Stein isn’t the only third-party …
A group of Democrat voters gathered in a city hall basement, nibbling on appetizers off American-flag printed paper plates, and listening to a party official’s appeals to be active in politics. It was during this event that Terri Rodebaugh stood up to air a grievance. “I’m tired of being called a baby killer, which I …
A new front emerged in the rising challenges to President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday as left-wing environmentalist Jill Stein officially launched her third presidential campaign during an online discussion with two fellow progressive activists. Stein, 73, aiming to secure the US Green Party’s nomination, is part of a growing trend of mostly leftist figures …
WASHINGTON — The challenge of reaching President Joe Biden since moving into the White House is no secret. However, as Sen. Joe Manchin openly considers an independent White House run, those close to Biden believe the centrist is attempting to communicate with the president indirectly or through the media. Manchin has utilized a series of …
Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans strategized for over twelve months to bring about Joe Manchin’s retirement announcement on Thursday. This significant decision by the Democrat places Republicans on the brink of attaining a majority that has evaded them for two consecutive election cycles. McConnell himself laid the groundwork last fall by visiting popular Gov. Jim …
WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin, the centrist Democrat from West Virginia, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2024. However, his retirement announcement sounded more like the commencement of a new campaign, as the lawmaker expressed that he is not finished with public service and conveyed his frustrations …
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia is teaming up with Republicans to oppose a new progressive labor reform. The reform, implemented by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), changes the rule on joint employers, making it more likely for big companies like McDonald’s to be held accountable for unfair labor practices involving their franchisees …
Energy and foreign policy hawks took aim this week at the Biden administration’s announcement that it will ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil. The Biden administration confirmed on Wednesday its plans to ease sanctions on oil and gas from Venezuela, as well as gold. This decision has drawn criticism from energy and foreign policy experts who …