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Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
A Reagan-appointed 1st Cir. judge said it well: it’s vital “that the electorate can understand who is speaking and, thus,to ‘give proper weight to different speakers and messages’ when deciding how to vote.” Dark money masks who is speaking. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
We’re on the Senate floor today to strengthen the Voting Rights Act, get dark money out of our politics, and keep power in the hands of the people. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
So it’s painful, and long, and you have to exhaust Republican speakers and table or stop dilatory motions and amendments, but you can get to a simple majority vote — eventually. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
There can be a vote to overrule the call, which is debatable; but when that fails, whatever motion or amendment was ruled dilatory ends. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
“Dilatory” motions, amendments and other delaying mischief can be ruled out of order by the presiding officer. It takes a fair amount of nonsense before it becomes clearly dilatory, but it’s then a simple point of order—no vote. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
The motion to table allows the Senate to clear the decks of amendments. Each requires a vote, but is not debatable. Week after week, even through weekends, table the bad amendments. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Another is the Senate speak-twice rule. Senators who’ve spoken twice on a question can be ruled out of order if they keep at it. That’s why real filibusters were long, uninterrupted speeches. Not one and done, but two and done. (Yup, that’s 100 speeches by Rs — sorry!) — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
One is my DISCLOSE Act being in the bill. Republicans must vote against it for their dark-money donors, but that kills them with voters. Ditto gerrymandering. Lots of focus on those painful votes for them in the bill will help. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Here’s the deal. Once Senate debate on a measure ends, you can pass the bill with a simple majority vote. So if you’re willing to outlast the other side, you don’t need cloture. This could take weeks, as other Voting Rights bills did, but we have a few tools that help. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Today, Americans can order free at-home COVID tests through the mail. A good resource for Rhode Islanders, on top of our free, state-run test sites. https://t.co/KvJLeJAvwc — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Astoundingly, Democrats/administration have no organized effort to expose the dark-money actors behind all this evil mischief. https://t.co/ShiGD8xNPE — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Could we be coming around to my recommendation that we actually fight it out on the Floor and get a vote on voting/dark money the old-fashioned way? I sure hope so. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
RT @brianschatz: I just ordered at home Covid tests and it was super easy. https://t.co/9fKInBJGNG — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Jim’s courage and decency make him a personal hero of mine, so I have very mixed feelings, but I’m sure he’s made the right decision in his own life. Onward, brother, with my love and admiration! https://t.co/JeqXeAfpgD — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
And Ocean Drive closed yesterday to flooding. https://t.co/R7TR1HRIRh — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
First Beach is a cauldron. https://t.co/B6rAFx3UOT — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
RT @JimLangevin: .@senjackreed, @senwhitehouse, @davidcicilline and I fought hard to secure $52.7M to help struggling Rhode Islanders keep… — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Rhode Islanders know that many of the bridges connecting the Ocean State are in need of repair or replacement. Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will deliver a major infusion of funding to modernize those bridges, create good jobs, and make travel safer. https://t.co/qA6eHXdojb — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Past seven years have been Earth's hottest on record — time to wake up? https://t.co/bkJ5JT0hW8 — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for voting rights as necessary condition for social change and equal justice. In 2022, we can honor his memory by passing much-needed voter protections. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Today, we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, who fought to guide us all toward justice. Long after his passing, this quote still rings true. https://t.co/4L2iNkFqLE — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
A democracy that turns a blind eye to voter suppression won’t stay a democracy for long. It’s time to stand up for voting rights. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
In case McConnell brief not gross and obvious enough, check front page: counsel of record is Don McGahn, who as White House Counsel handheld the FedSoc Justices through selection and confirmation process. Subtle as a brick. https://t.co/CrCDFRqq6d — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
RT @davidcicilline: Keeping Congregation Beth Israel and the Colleyville community in my thoughts and prayers tonight. https://t.co/EAiZY… — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Six and a half minutes of how very weird “Tornado December” was — and how planetary/ocean warming powered it up. https://t.co/mctRVwkbuQ — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
If you’re paying attention, you see the Federalist Society justices moving pieces out on the chessboard to set up later moves for the deregulatory dark-money donors who put them on the Court. https://t.co/hNasLzqmM9 — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
For years, @JohnCornyn and I have worked across the aisle on legislation to reduce recidivism. Our reforms were a core component of the First Step Act & I'm glad to see @OfficialFBOP implement these measures. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Then weaponized and socialized by dark money groups that got FedSoc Justices on the Court to propagate their cooked-up deregulatory notions. — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
Doctrines are reverse-engineered in right-wing legal hothouses to deliver favorable outcomes for anti-regulation polluters/big fossil-fuel donors (more or less same crew). — PolitiTweet.org
Sheldon Whitehouse @SenWhitehouse
The FedSoc Justices’ covid decision notable for emphasis on “major questions” and “nondelegation” doctrines favored by fossil fuel donors. WV v EPA comes next. Look out. https://t.co/NTjIk0oE8P — PolitiTweet.org
