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Laphonza Butler To Become California’s First Openly LGBTQ Senator

Laphonza Butler

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced he will appoint Emily’s List president Laphonza Butler to fill the vacant Senate left by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died at the age of 90 on Friday. Continue reading “Laphonza Butler To Become California’s First Openly LGBTQ Senator”

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Respect For Marriage Act Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week

The bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who have been working on passage of the Respect for Marriage Act say they have come to an agreement on legislative language that will garner the required 60 votes. The bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who have been working on passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality into federal law, say they have come to an agreement on legislative language that will garner the required 60 votes. Continue reading “Respect For Marriage Act Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week”

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Uh-Oh: Conservative PAC Pulls Out Of Arizona Senate Race

Hardly a sign of confidence: a super PAC aligned with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has canceled nearly $10 million in TV ads in battleground state Arizona for Republican Blake Masters, who hopes to unseat Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Continue reading “Uh-Oh: Conservative PAC Pulls Out Of Arizona Senate Race”

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Herschel Walker Tells Reporters “I’m Not That Smart”

Herschel Walker tells reporters "I'm not that smart"
Herschel Walker (screen capture)
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has come up with a novel campaign approach. Speaking with reporters before his upcoming debate with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Walker candidly shared, “I’m not that smart.” Continue reading “Herschel Walker Tells Reporters “I’m Not That Smart””

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No Senate Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill Before Midterms

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis), lead sponsor on the Respect for Marriage Act  which would codify same-sex marriage into law, told reporters today there will not be a Senate vote on the before the midterm elections.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin (image via official Facebook)
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis), lead sponsor on the Respect for Marriage Act  which would codify same-sex marriage into law, told reporters today there will not be a Senate vote on the bill before the midterm elections. Continue reading “No Senate Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Bill Before Midterms”