Paul Kane

Paul Kane @pkcapitol

Warner told me about going undercover with John Chafee (under-secretary & secretary of Navy) for a Vietnam protest march: “You could cut the pot smoke with a knife!” When would he retire? “I’m going to retire the day I die. The day after I die, I guess.” https://t.co/oDKxqR9sYy — PolitiTweet.org

Paul Kane @pkcapitol

In '03, as Warner claimed SASC chair, I profiled him in Roll Call. His office was a war museum that included weapons from Waterloo & pieces of Berlin Wall. For his birthday, he painted flower portraits - usually peonies - and sent them to senators. ... https://t.co/oDKxqR9sYy — PolitiTweet.org

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Supporters view Chipman as the "Fauci of gun violence" - a trusted figure who could easily explain a health crisis (gun trafficking). But 13 of last 15 years, ATF has been without Senate confirmed head. "The agency gets frozen in time,” Murphy tells me. https://t.co/raXTWl0yzE — PolitiTweet.org

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Warner thought Ollie North was a criminal, so he refused to endorse in ‘94. He voted against convicting Clinton in impeachment. And he helped lead Gang of 14 to stop Frist (a close ally) from blowing up f’buster in ‘05. It was a better place with more Rs & Ds like that. 2/2 — PolitiTweet.org

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John Warner wasn’t really “moderate” by traditional definition. He loved tax cuts & big DOD budgets. Fiercely defended keeping Russell’s name on Senate building. But Warner had a fierce independent streak on certain moral matters & took pride in telling leaders to pound sand 1/2 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @davecclarke: Democrats say David Chipman’s the perfect candidate to run the agency conservatives hate: ATF @pkcapitol https://t.co/xEm… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @hillhulse: Always a few birdbrains up there. Robert C. Bird was a little flighty but a joy to have around. We finally pried open some p… — PolitiTweet.org

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@mike_petriello @chelsea_janes You answered the question, that's what I was looking for. Thanks. — PolitiTweet.org

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@chelsea_janes @mike_petriello The overall question remains, why is scoring down so much? In 2019, 12 teams averaged 5+ runs per game and only 2 averaged less than 3 per game. So far in '21, just 7 scoring 5+ per game, with 6 now plating less than 4. Just a deader ball? Pitchers using substances? — PolitiTweet.org

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About 10-12 years ago we had a bird infiltrate the Senate daily press gallery. Was fairly pleasant. Because it always hung out near famed budget/Approps maven David Rogers, @hillhulse named it “Robert C.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @cspanradio: LIVE at 5pmET Washington Today - @pkcapitol of @washingtonpost on member safety at home & at the Capitol - @RichardRubin… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JoeHeim: The National Guard's mission at the Capitol is ending. I spoke to a number of troops in March about their experiences after be… — PolitiTweet.org

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@JakeSherman @burgessev Back when he was Whip, having a longer walk exposed to reporters going to Senate floor, MM ignored a reporter the entire way. Eventually he kinda drove her into me & Orrin Hatch, using us as his pick-and-roll move onto the floor. Never responded to her Qs. — PolitiTweet.org

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Great @jmartNYT read on Arkansan political figures shaping the GOP future. And he smartly cuts to chase: Sarah Huckabee Sanders could quickly vault into discussions about running for POTUS or VP. Despite her father's actual moderate record as Gov. https://t.co/2U5fmpzAsH — PolitiTweet.org

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Quite a day for those that graduated in the high school class of 1988. Tweeting for a friend. #Phil — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @feliciasonmez: Lawmakers worry the toxic atmosphere on Capitol Hill will follow them home, raising safety concerns @MariannaReports @pk… — PolitiTweet.org

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The thing media outlets seem to forget in neat feature stories about cicadas: they die quickly and fall over, dropping dead on sidewalks, driveways, yards. Dropping dead everywhere. Sidewalks look like mass execution took place. (I declined to include pics because ... gross.) — PolitiTweet.org

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“On all three — immigration, guns, policing — various levels of achievement at this point. Some disappointing, others very encouraging.” As seen here @SenatorDurbin has reclaimed title of go-to quote for state of Senate. Via @seungminkim @mikedebonis https://t.co/nl2yBwiOEq — PolitiTweet.org

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Just 21% & 16% of DC residents in Wards 7 & 8, respectively, are fully vaccinated. (Compared to 36% in Ward 3.) Retailers in those neighborhoods grapple with covid safety in a new era. Great @ELaserDavies piece here. https://t.co/Zgs2yDRMzQ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @feliciasonmez: Could congressional committees thoroughly investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack? There are … doubts @pkcapitol https://t… — PolitiTweet.org

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@Eagle63 Tucked away in the woods, that’s where the trolley system belongs. — PolitiTweet.org

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Weekend @PKCapitol: With Senate Rs poised to block Jan. 6 commission, lawmakers debate whether Congress can effectively do investigation. “Right now the answer is probably no.” Vs: “This goes right to the core of what our responsibilities are.” https://t.co/9EO05QIEn5 — PolitiTweet.org

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@elwasson @kristin__wilson @CLeuthy Erik is right - I didn't have time to go into all the details. Based on McCarthy's assertion that 75% of House is vaxxed, and CNN confirming all 219 Dems are vaxxed, it means that 1/2 of GOP members will not get shots or refusing to tell Cap Physician of vax status. — PolitiTweet.org

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I was 1 of those 6.149 million viewers & my body hated me for staying up that late. Thrilling game. — PolitiTweet.org

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It's been another crazy week on the Hill, but I just keep coming back to @pennstatetom's look in this @brikeilarcnn interview. Just what everyone needs to keep up their spirits. — PolitiTweet.org

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Here’s the names of the 35 House Rs voting yes on Jan 6 commission. https://t.co/dgwYTriwjt — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kristin__wilson: When technology gives way to pencil scrawls during a vote. Here are the republicans who voted for the January 6th Comm… — PolitiTweet.org

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In today's hyper partisan times, 35 House Rs bucking both their minority leader and the Senate GOP minority leader, voting with Dems, that's a large number for this era. — PolitiTweet.org

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Reading closer, McCarthy's resolution would (accidentally?) expose anti-vax Rs. As written, @RepThomasMassie and dozens of other Rs would still have to wear masks in House chamber. Only "members and staff who are vaccinated" could ditch masks. https://t.co/xjghlZFW8L — PolitiTweet.org

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It's too late now, conservative opposition would be strong, but attending physician should've given out extra pins allowing benefits to members who got vaccinated. As many mayors/governors/businesses are doing in this great @jestei piece from last week: https://t.co/R3ifmKsj4l — PolitiTweet.org