Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

@JoyAnnReid Kind words, and they mean a lot coming from @JoyAnnReid! — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

I’ve been through lots of these hearings and I’ve never heard Republicans worry so much about a nominee’s “judicial philosophy.” Here’s what’s going on. https://t.co/FCiMKVh3Dp — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden said it best 12 years ago – the ACA is a big deal. We slashed costs, protected Americans with pre-existing conditions, & made quality health care a reality. This legislation changed lives, and I'll continue building on its vision for better care & lower costs — PolitiTweet.org

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One of my Republican colleagues just said he’s concerned with dark-money influence over the Court. Glad to hear it! We have a bill for that – I hope Republicans join us to pass the DISCLOSE Act. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MorePerfectUS: NEW: What’s really behind rising gas prices? U.S. oil executives, who have been some of Putin’s closest partners for ye… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maziehirono: A lot of my Republican colleagues have asked Judge Jackson about dark money today. I believe dark money—on the right or l… — PolitiTweet.org

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The victory caucus grows. Victory for Ukraine is far from a sure thing yet, but worth treating as real and genuine. https://t.co/flxjLzUB9y — PolitiTweet.org

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We now have The Court that Dark Money Built. A small, wealthy, donor elite can use the Court to manufacture the appearance of justice, and do it all in secret. The American people deserve better, and we must set it right. — PolitiTweet.org

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Here’s the final telltale: amicus briefs. Big donors signal their wishes through dark money-funded amicus briefs, a vehicle for lobbying. The number of briefs has exploded since the 1990s – a lot of money has been spent, and these donors want payback. — PolitiTweet.org

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It gets worse. The right-wing donor network spent over $400M on this Scheme, enabling groups like the Judicial Crisis Network to run million-dollar ad campaigns against Garland and for Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, & Barrett. Their paths to the Court were paved with dark money. — PolitiTweet.org

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Right-wing donors keep getting what they want from the Court. Beneath it all, the Federalist Society operated a turnstile, selecting conservative nominees while accepting massive anonymous donations. — PolitiTweet.org

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Republicans used dark money to capture the Supreme Court, in secret, channeling funds through fictitious front groups. If you look carefully, though, a pattern emerges. — PolitiTweet.org

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There it is again – Republicans fired another dark money allegation at Judge Jackson. Here are the facts: — PolitiTweet.org

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It matters that the public know who is trying to influence the makeup of the Supreme Court. I want to make sure it’s clear how this game is played. https://t.co/kCBYppCCNx — PolitiTweet.org

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As Committee Republicans grouse about “the troubling role of far left dark money group…in this Administration’s judicial selection process” they conspicuously overlook the more troubling role right wing dark money played in selecting 3 justices. Oops! https://t.co/vLfw5Mi3Rm — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell is the operative of the billionaires behind those “well-funded outside groups,” and the “spigot” for their political dark money. Which is why he protects dark money and Republicans protect him. https://t.co/eUdEzd8jbr — PolitiTweet.org

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There are definitely “rational reasons” for dark money: with dark money, creepy billionaires and massive polluters can manipulate politics without accountability — definitely rational; also evil. — PolitiTweet.org

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So what’s the game here? 1. It’s an ugly dog whistle. 2. It’s the convergence of right-wing donors’ anti-government agenda and a need to distract from a qualified, experienced, skill nominee. Bear that in mind as you watch. — PolitiTweet.org

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The goal of CRC and its backers is “deregulation” writ large – getting rid of any and all government. That means attacking public education. https://t.co/QQyhjh0m6h — PolitiTweet.org

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The front group that helped pick Trump justices under one fictitious name, then did voter suppression under another fictitious name, has a third fictitious name to rev up critical race theory. — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2020, Leo moved from running his donors’ court-packing operation to another group called CRC Advisors. CRC works on a number of “projects” on behalf of right-wing donors, like voter suppression and – you guessed it – “critical race theory” in schools. https://t.co/qxajRsFZzb — PolitiTweet.org

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Start at the beginning: Under Trump, Republicans jammed right-wing donors’ preferred nominees onto the Court with the help of a guy named Leonard Leo. Leo commands a massive dark-money Court-capture operation that’s been at work for decades. More here. https://t.co/iK4JUgLJFZ — PolitiTweet.org

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A colleague just alleged that critical race theory guides Judge Jackson’s rulings. That’s not true -- and it’s a reminder of what drives Republican behavior during these hearings. Let’s unpack the allegation. — PolitiTweet.org

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But for them, the right “judicial philosophy” is the path to outcomes big donors want, so the Republican Justices all say they have one. — PolitiTweet.org

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All the Republican questioning about “judicial philosophy” presumes she needs one. “Follow my oath, precedent (ordinarily), and the Constitution,” would seem sufficient. — PolitiTweet.org

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As Rhode Islander Judge Bruce Selya put it, Judge Jackson has “the capacity to inspire by example and the force of...reason.” That is on display here today. — PolitiTweet.org

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In a few minutes, I will ask questions of an accomplished, experienced, highly-qualified Supreme Court nominee in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. It will be an honor. — PolitiTweet.org

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Such tender feelings from Putin, a man committing mass murder by military means. https://t.co/SOVM4qiZsX — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FitzProv: .@SenWhitehouse noted Judge Selya told @Globe_RI “I see some of the same qualities in Ketanji that I saw in Ruth – humility,… — PolitiTweet.org

Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse

I’d say, grab it and sort it out later in court. What’s he going to say, “I’m here to say it’s not mine”? Then why are you here? Or send in a flunky to say “It is mine”? Great, let’s see the receipts.  https://t.co/PGb1m7on0P — PolitiTweet.org