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RT @KFILE: NEW: Ron DeSantis once strongly supported sending “offensive and defensive” weapons to Ukraine - repeatedly criticizing Obama as… — PolitiTweet.org

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Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from a swing Michigan district, announces she’s running for the open Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Debbie Stabenow in 2024. “We need a new generation of leaders that thinks differently,” she says in her announcement — PolitiTweet.org

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Very sad to hear this about someone who had such a lasting impact and was an all-around decent person. Grateful to have gotten to know her. Rest in peace. https://t.co/GBd9aNfmzP — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer has been coy on #azsen. But Raul Grijalva says: “At some point, they’re going to have to endorse a Democrat,” noting it would be “problematic” if party leaders spend to help Gallego if he’s the nominee “If they don’t, that would be an insult at many levels,” Grijavla said — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @scontorno: Amid bipartisan blow back, Sen. Rick Scott revised his American Rescue plan to exempt Medicare and Social Security from suns… — PolitiTweet.org

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John Thune on potential of a Kari Lake bid for #azsen. “I think if you’re building your campaign around the theme of a stolen election, that’s not a winning strategy. We’ve seen that,” he told me, adding she’d have to talk about issues on voters’ minds https://t.co/5qNDogArvs — PolitiTweet.org

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“People understand that every action has a consequence, and you accept the consequences for the actions that you think are right,” Romney, 75, said of potentially facing a stiff challenge from the right. He then added bullishly: “If I run, I’ll win.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“Those are states that are very Republican,” Gary Peters, DSCC chairma, referring to Montana and West Virginia. On Manchin-Tester: “I know they can win again, but they’re without question the strongest candidates in those states. It’d be more difficult without them running.” — PolitiTweet.org

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New — Retirement watch in Senate. Manchin and Tester weigh in on their thinking. Romney will decide in April. Bernie Sanders undecided. Casey weighing health considerations. All as AZ remains a wildcard and GOP fears possibility of Kari Lake candidacy. https://t.co/pEAFZMuuO3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Amid some speculation about his future, Fetterman will not resign his office because of this illness, per source. There have been numerous examples of senators who have been sidelined over the years for a much longer time period, and this is no different, the source added. — PolitiTweet.org

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Unclear how long Fetterman will stay in hospital, I’m told. Could be a month, maybe shorter. Will take time for him to get right medication, per source. His symptoms were weight loss and lack of appetite, the latter of which contributed to lightheadedness last week, per source — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @morgan_rimmer: Schumer told me "no," there are no concerns about Sen. Fetterman being unable to finish his term. "We expect him to be b… — PolitiTweet.org

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Durbin said he didn’t see signs that Fetterman was struggling. “He was at our briefing yesterday on China … He's been at our luncheons and voting regularly. So no, I didn't get any signals.” He says he’s confident Fetterman can finish his term. “I believe he can” — PolitiTweet.org

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News from Fetterman’s office: “Last night, Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed … to receive treatment for clinical depression. While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks” https://t.co/Yp6yGhpX7L — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden says that he expects to speak with Xi about the spy balloon. Doesn't say when — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden says the U.S. doesn't have "any evidence that there’s been a sudden increase in objects in the sky." Says radars have been increased to pick them up. Says "nothing suggests" last three shot down objects tied to China. Says U.S. now developing policies to deal with objects — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden, who has said little about the downed aerial objects and has faced calls from Congress to speak about the matter, will make a statement at 2pET on the topic — PolitiTweet.org

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Lindsey Graham, a witness in the special GA grand jury, not concerned about its assertion that at least one witness may have committed perjury. "Yes," he told me when asked if he's confident in his testimony https://t.co/1QQVmlrCR9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Lindsey Graham told me “yes” he’s confident in his testimony to the Georgia special grand jury in light of the recommendations that some witnesses should be indicted for perjury. Says he hasn’t heard from the district attorney’s office after his testimony — PolitiTweet.org

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A Biden judicial nominee could face tough road to confirmation. Durbin told me that he hasn’t decided whether to support him. Another Dem senator believes the WH made a mistake and the nominee has “real problems.” https://t.co/pMm2EgZh7V — PolitiTweet.org

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“I made a plea last night to some of the WH officials to please have the president reach out: Sit down and see where we can take the theatrics away,” Manchin said. “That’s a responsibility of leadership…. He needs to speak up. And he needs to get involved,” referring to Biden. — PolitiTweet.org

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Joe Manchin says he lobbied WH officials last night for Biden to sit down with McCarthy and find a fiscal deal that would also raise the debt ceiling. “They’re wrong,” he told me of the position of the White House and Senate Democrats against negotiations to raise the debt limit — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @IsaacDovere: NEW from me and @Phil_Mattingly: Biden set a new record this morning—as he does every morning—as the oldest president ever… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @IsaacDovere: That story here: https://t.co/dJgpWLv3bk — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jmart: Top Democrats harbor real concerns about nominating somebody who’ll be 82 at the start of his second term but the threat of Trum… — PolitiTweet.org

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Special counsel Jack Smith is locked in at least 8 secret court battles in Trump investigations | CNN Politics https://t.co/SAoEACh4bY — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Marc Molinaro, fellow NY R, on Santos: "George Santos will not be on any ticket in 2024...I am very confident that, first the investigations I think are going to produce truth. ...I don't see a scenario where he runs for reelection or, quite frankly, completes his term" https://t.co/yY7DesmlKQ — PolitiTweet.org

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Marco Rubio, after briefing, asked if he thinks China will invade Taiwan. He told reporters: “I don’t think we’ll reach the end of this decade without an intervention on Taiwan.” He added: “China today is the single most formidable adversary the United States has ever faced.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MZanona: NEWS: After previously signaling he wouldn’t seek reelection, embattled Rep. George Santos has been telling ppl he might run… — PolitiTweet.org

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Mitt Romney tells us he wouldn’t support Trump if he became the nominee but said it’s “very unlikely” he would back Biden — PolitiTweet.org