David Moore
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The sweeping For the People Act was sure to be filibustered by Senate GOP. Schumer did not heed progressives who urged him to move quickly and change the filibuster rules for voting reform and ethics bills. (E.g., a "talking" filibuster.)
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
Restoring the Senate: Key Facts as the Senate Considers Rules Reform
History demonstrates that there is ample precedent to changing the rules around the filibuster to allow the chamber to function as the Founders intended.
www.brennancenter.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The sweeping For the People Act was sure to be filibustered by Senate GOP. Schumer did not heed progressives who urged him to move quickly and change the filibuster rules for voting reform and ethics bills. (E.g., a "talking" filibuster.)
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
By 2022, Senate Dems' efforts failed, and the bill died.
AIPAC PAC has used the conduit Democracy Engine LLC PAC this year in donations to Jeffries, according to FEC records.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
AIPAC PAC has used the conduit Democracy Engine LLC PAC this year in donations to Jeffries, according to FEC records.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
For the past few years, the conduit has been known for masking donations from unpopular PACs.
So the #NY08 rep @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 's answer was pretty far from straight.
If you're concerned about pressure to bail out the gigantic AI industry, you can let DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand know. She's received more than $52k from executives of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the Trump-aligned VC firm.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.
Trump Media Raises $2.5 Billion to Buy Bitcoin as Admin Boosts Crypto
Trump Media & Technology Group's crypto partners in the new venture are also lobbying Congress to pass major industry-friendly legislation now being advanced.
readsludge.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you're concerned about pressure to bail out the gigantic AI industry, you can let DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand know. She's received more than $52k from executives of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the Trump-aligned VC firm.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, a prez hopeful, fundraises with Marc Andreessen.
There is longtime consensus in the campaign-finance field that the conduit PACs of special interest groups like AIPAC get credit for earmarked donations.
Someone who can reach Leader Hakeem Jeffries ( @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social ) can tell him that his Brian Lehrer clip will be fact-checked.
Someone who can reach Leader Hakeem Jeffries ( @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social ) can tell him that his Brian Lehrer clip will be fact-checked.
AIPAC Gives Millions in PAC Donations to House Allies, Senators in 2026 Races
The lobbying group’s PAC donated six-figure sums to dozens of lawmakers in the first half of this year, as it pushes for billions of dollars in military aid for Israel.
readsludge.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
There is longtime consensus in the campaign-finance field that the conduit PACs of special interest groups like AIPAC get credit for earmarked donations.
Someone who can reach Leader Hakeem Jeffries ( @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social ) can tell him that his Brian Lehrer clip will be fact-checked.
Someone who can reach Leader Hakeem Jeffries ( @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social ) can tell him that his Brian Lehrer clip will be fact-checked.
Groups urged the Senate to adjust the filibuster rules, whose cloture threshold was changed in 1975.
In 2021–22, the Fix Our Senate coalition included 60+ groups: Women's March, VotoLatino, Greenpeace, MoveOn, Stand Up America.
Dems could have moved quicker on rules changes for election reforms.
In 2021–22, the Fix Our Senate coalition included 60+ groups: Women's March, VotoLatino, Greenpeace, MoveOn, Stand Up America.
Dems could have moved quicker on rules changes for election reforms.
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Groups urged the Senate to adjust the filibuster rules, whose cloture threshold was changed in 1975.
In 2021–22, the Fix Our Senate coalition included 60+ groups: Women's March, VotoLatino, Greenpeace, MoveOn, Stand Up America.
Dems could have moved quicker on rules changes for election reforms.
In 2021–22, the Fix Our Senate coalition included 60+ groups: Women's March, VotoLatino, Greenpeace, MoveOn, Stand Up America.
Dems could have moved quicker on rules changes for election reforms.
Biden had hung on in the 2020 primary race with the backing of a super PAC led by consultants for the health insurance industry, fossil gas, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Biden's White House empowered corporate consultant Anita Dunn, then failed to pass the Build Back Better Act raising corporate taxes.
Biden's White House empowered corporate consultant Anita Dunn, then failed to pass the Build Back Better Act raising corporate taxes.
Super PAC Backing ‘Middle-Class Joe’ Is Led by Lobbyists, Corporate Consultants, and Democratic Fundraisers
Today, Unite the Country announced its top staffers, most of whom either work for major corporations or run groups funded by corporate interests.
readsludge.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Biden had hung on in the 2020 primary race with the backing of a super PAC led by consultants for the health insurance industry, fossil gas, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Biden's White House empowered corporate consultant Anita Dunn, then failed to pass the Build Back Better Act raising corporate taxes.
Biden's White House empowered corporate consultant Anita Dunn, then failed to pass the Build Back Better Act raising corporate taxes.
Biden took the 2020 primary, after his win in South Carolina, in the days before Super Tuesday March 3, when Buttigieg, Klobuchar, Steyer et al endorsed him. Biden gained to win MA, MN, TN, TX, and VA.
Reformers had proposed a national primary day. But the DNC Rules Committee poses an obstacle.
Reformers had proposed a national primary day. But the DNC Rules Committee poses an obstacle.
Corporate Lobbyists Control the Rules at the DNC
Two-thirds of DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee members are corporate lobbyists or corporate consultants, including ten at-large DNC members appointed by DNC Chair Tom Perez.
readsludge.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Biden took the 2020 primary, after his win in South Carolina, in the days before Super Tuesday March 3, when Buttigieg, Klobuchar, Steyer et al endorsed him. Biden gained to win MA, MN, TN, TX, and VA.
Reformers had proposed a national primary day. But the DNC Rules Committee poses an obstacle.
Reformers had proposed a national primary day. But the DNC Rules Committee poses an obstacle.
Jack Smith charged Trump with four felony counts related to the 2020 election, each of which typically had imprisonment. Smith said Trump would have been convicted.
So the answer is that Joe Biden nominated an AG in Merrick Garland who squandered *nearly two years* before approving low-level cases.
So the answer is that Joe Biden nominated an AG in Merrick Garland who squandered *nearly two years* before approving low-level cases.
Jack Smith said he could have convicted Trump. We looked at the report
Special counsel Jack Smith said he would have won a criminal conviction of President-elect Donald Trump if not for his election to a second term.
www.npr.org
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Jack Smith charged Trump with four felony counts related to the 2020 election, each of which typically had imprisonment. Smith said Trump would have been convicted.
So the answer is that Joe Biden nominated an AG in Merrick Garland who squandered *nearly two years* before approving low-level cases.
So the answer is that Joe Biden nominated an AG in Merrick Garland who squandered *nearly two years* before approving low-level cases.