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Still early in Pa. but Fetterman up big and McCormick up narrowly https://t.co/tfCmy84prd — PolitiTweet.org

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Warning signs for Madison Cawthorn as he's down 38-27 https://t.co/sp9LhsiiTL — PolitiTweet.org

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Ted Budd wins GOP nomination in #ncsen, CNN projects, and will face off against Cheri Beasley in November — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer just took a procedural step to take up the aid package for restaurants and other businesses. But the bill almost certainly will fall short of 60 votes, with Republicans opposed and Manchin telling us tonight that it's a "big lift" — PolitiTweet.org

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The expectation is that the bill will pass on Thursday after Paul slowed it down amid his concerns that it lacked new authority for an inspector general to oversee spending in Ukraine. — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer is taking procedural steps to shut down debate on $40B Ukraine aid package, a time-consuming move he needed to employ to overcome Rand Paul's objection to quickly considering the measure. — PolitiTweet.org

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Bad sign for proponents of aid package. Barrasso, member of GOP leadership, said: “I don’t see that happening” when asked by @tedbarrettcnn if he thought it could get 60 votes. Manchin said he's looking at "getting our financial house in order" and called the bill a "big lift" — PolitiTweet.org

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More details on bill. https://t.co/A5neX6PkYn — PolitiTweet.org

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Several Republicans do back the measure, but getting 60 votes will be hard. Asked if he thinks the bill will get 60 votes, Cardin said: "We won't know til we have the vote." A similar measure passed the House last month. — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer plans to force a procedural vote as soon as this week on an aid package for restaurants, gyms, live venues and other businesses hit hard by the pandemic, according to Democratic senators. The bill, drafted by Cardin, would cost $48 billion and would need 60 votes — PolitiTweet.org

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And Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas said the southern border "is a bigger national security concern than this is." "The price tag is too much right now,” he said. The opposition comes despite the push by McConnell for quick passage of the bill — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Mike Braun called on the Europeans to ratchet up their commitment "because it's more in their backyard." Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, another no vote, told me: "I'm all for Ukraine. I was against how the money was distributed. .. I’m just voting against the process" — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked Hawley why he was one of 11 Rs who voted against advancing $40B aid package to Ukraine. "I think the price is just astronomical -- just astronomical. I really think it tips over into nation building." He and several other Rs say European countries need to pay more instead — PolitiTweet.org

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Angus King, a critical swing vote, told me he is meeting with ATF nominee Steve Dettelbach tomorrow. King’s opposition helped scuttle Biden’s first pick of David Chipman for the post. Manchin told me he hasn’t met with the nominee and doesn’t know yet how he would vote on him — PolitiTweet.org

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“John Fetterman is about to undergo a standard procedure to implant a pacemaker with a defibrillator. It should be a short procedure that will help protect his heart and address the underlying cause of his stroke.. (A-fib), by regulating his heart rate and rhythm,” campaign says — PolitiTweet.org

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Ernst also told @burgessev and me that "I did not" know about Barnette's past controversial comments before endorsing her — PolitiTweet.org

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Sen. Joni Ernst, asked if she was having second thoughts in backing Kathy Barnette in #pasen: "I still think she can be a fiery addition to our conference. We will see what happens tonight. Obviously, there are things that she has said that I wish she hadn't said." — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked Mitch McConnell if he has any concerns about Kathy Barnette’s candidacy in #pasen and if he would fully support her if she wins the nomination. “The election is today and we’ll take a look at it after we see who the nominee is,” he said, not answering directly — PolitiTweet.org

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Vance spoke to the conference for about three minutes today, per GOP senators. Walking out with Tom Cotton, Vance left and wouldn’t answer reporter questions, including on whether he would back the $40 billion package for Ukraine — PolitiTweet.org

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JD Vance at Senate GOP lunch today, seated next to Rand Paul and at the same table as McConnell, Barrasso and Tuberville — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden in Buffalo: “White supremacy is a poison … running through our body politic… The ideology of white supremacy has no place in America. None. Failure to say that is going to be complicity.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden says the Buffalo massacre was “terrorism.” “I condemn those who spread the lie for power, political gain and for profit,” he says of replacement theory — PolitiTweet.org

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Amid growing concerns over shortage of baby formula, House Dems are moving a $28 million bill to address shortfall. Per Approps: “This bill provides FDA with the resources to prevent fraudulent products from being placed on shelves” and to get better data https://t.co/wC6Fg5d576 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @therecount: CNN’s @mkraju asks House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy about being subpoenaed and him saying Trump admitted “some responsi… — PolitiTweet.org

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In letter to Murdoch, Schumer says: “I write to urge you to immediately cease the reckless amplification of the so-called ‘Great Replacement’ theory on your network’s broadcasts.” https://t.co/hDBEsUZ6Mn — PolitiTweet.org

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Also asked him if he would comply with Jan. 6 subpoena. “I haven't put any real thought to the subpoena…This committee is only being used to go after political opponents,” as he launched into an attack on Democrats’ agenda. — PolitiTweet.org

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Just asked McCarthy about audio where he told colleagues Trump admitted “some responsibility” for Jan. 6, which Trump has denied. Asked him if it’s true. Wouldn’t say. “There's nothing that you just said that I didn't say on the floor.” He never said on floor Trump told him that https://t.co/w5cEnUijq1 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maxpcohen: Kevin McCarthy to @mkraju: “I haven't put any real thought to the subpoena.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @heatherscope: Stefanik has come under significant criticism for running ads/tweets that allude to great replacement theory And didn’t… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ryanobles: It’s a big primary night. Read @ericbradner @merica and @GregJKrieg on what to expect tonight: https://t.co/6n8oiJoF7J — PolitiTweet.org