Sheldon Whitehouse

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Yesterday 53 Republican Senators wrote to the Supreme Court to do the NRA’s bidding. How many will support commonsense gun legislation when the Senate returns from recess? — PolitiTweet.org

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and (3) that Justices themselves judge by the principles they so readily espouse at their confirmation hearings—respect for precedent, judicial modesty, deference to Congress and the finders of fact. — PolitiTweet.org

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As to me at least, my calls for reform have been: (1) to improve transparency into all the dark money now circling the Court; (2) to improve the Court’s ethics reporting and give it a Code of Ethics; — PolitiTweet.org

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It is, in sum, exactly what you would expect as a partisan reaction if our concerns about capture of the Court were well founded. — PolitiTweet.org

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It dodges the long and very openly declared history of Republican efforts to capture the Court and bend it to the interests of big donors. — PolitiTweet.org

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It dodges the dark money now surrounding the Court through strategic litigation entities and amicus brief writers. — PolitiTweet.org

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It dodges the dark money now infiltrated into the selection of Justices and into the political campaigns for their confirmation. — PolitiTweet.org

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It dodges the undeniable pattern of the 73 5-4 partisan decisions the Roberts Five have produced helping big Republican donor interests. — PolitiTweet.org

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It ignores that the term "restructuring" is not our word but a word taken from a public poll, which we accurately quoted. — PolitiTweet.org

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It matches the talking points from far-right "news" outlets almost exactly, likely signaling coordination. — PolitiTweet.org

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Here’s what’s notable about the Republican letter: It projects on the brief changing the Court’s number, something neither the brief nor any author of it has proposed. — PolitiTweet.org

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@JamesDelingpole A grownup attacking an inspiring teen climate activist on Twitter, not a good look. Grownups ought to be grown up. — PolitiTweet.org

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Solid climate reporting from @ThisWeekABC in August with most mentions coming from an in-depth interview with @algore. More of this type of coverage, please! Other channels should take note; most are lame. https://t.co/pqO009rnXV — PolitiTweet.org

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The response to our brief from Republicans and the partisan donor interests driving the Court’s polarization shows exactly why it’s time to speak out. They want us to shut up about their capture of the Court; we will not. https://t.co/5TXixCZJmJ — PolitiTweet.org

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Explanation of what the "12 years" actually means: https://t.co/qQ98Cb9ZQt — PolitiTweet.org

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@facebook Glad they recognize the loophole, but they need to do more to close it like requiring ad buyers to DISCLOSE who is paying for the ad. https://t.co/4lkS4nVDJw — PolitiTweet.org

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When @facebook says it already requires that political advertisers verify their identities, it simply means disclosing the nominal buyer (say, a shell corporation), and not who the real person is. — PolitiTweet.org

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“Republicans are too embarrassed or too delusional to put an end to this dangerous, frightful situation.” Or, Trump has produced for big Republican donors (tax cuts, climate denial, packed courts), and everybody is going along with the big, well-fed donors. — PolitiTweet.org

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Ya think? “why did Republicans design a tax cut that gave a huge windfall to the rich? Perhaps because that was their actual goal, and the stuff about reforming the tax code and helping the working class was just a sales pitch to cover up the unpopular objective” — PolitiTweet.org

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Johnny Isakson is a kind man, a generous man and a true gentleman. His retirement from the Senate at the end of this year will be a real loss to the institution. https://t.co/P507h5jNQQ — PolitiTweet.org

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Welcome to New York, @GretaThunberg! We’re thrilled you’re here. — PolitiTweet.org

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The fossil fuel industry, its armada of climate denial groups, useless other corporations, and corporate trade associations are the top obstacles. Rhinoceros in the room, please. — PolitiTweet.org

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Oh, please. This is preposterous. 1⃣ It won’t be so hard. Solar, battery, wind (including offshore) and EVs are here and often better. 2⃣ Why not look at the obvious blockade? https://t.co/NNY5DSjO4E — PolitiTweet.org

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Just a regular holiday party hosted by our Attorney General putting over $30,000 in the president’s pocket… https://t.co/OyeiNu0Gbv — PolitiTweet.org

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“Koch Industries...has played an almost unparalleled role in helping to cast doubt on the basic science behind climate change… & particularly, most importantly, to cast doubt on the idea that government regulation can or should do anything to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Rhode Island has a robust defense industry that plays a critical role in our state’s economy. It was great to be a part of @SENEDIA_'s Defense Innovation Days in Newport and discuss industry growth, innovation, and addressing the growing number of cyber threats our country faces. https://t.co/5JuvVc8X17 — PolitiTweet.org

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@exxonmobil @USChamber @ShopFloorNAM Fear of liability seems to be the only thing that gets corporate attention (an imperfect proxy for morals but better than nothing), and even then they litigate, lie and pack courts. — PolitiTweet.org

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@exxonmobil Corporate mouthpieces like @USChamber/@ShopFloorNAM are worst obstructors (and their corporate board members sit idly by). — PolitiTweet.org

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The system is failing. Look at climate change. Corporations like @exxonmobil and Koch are worst emitters (and no corporation objects). https://t.co/pSyvnAS3eX — PolitiTweet.org

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Good. The opioid crisis has spread pain to every corner of Rhode Island and throughout the country. Drug companies ought to be held accountable for the harm their deceit has caused. — PolitiTweet.org