Collins’s favorability, meanwhile, is underwater at 42 percent to 49 percent, according to the Quinnipiac poll. In order to flip the chamber blue, Democrats would need to gain fours seats without losing any. They may regard voting against McConnell's Court grab as a heaven-sent chance to prove their independence from an unpopular president—and to thereby save their own seats. AlterNet’s journalists work tirelessly to counter the traditional corporate media narrative. He faces an unexpectedly tough race this year, and he is extra-emphatically on the record vowing not to support a Supreme Court confirmation vote in the later part of a presidential year. In this combination image, Amy McGrath addresses supporters at the EKU Center for the Arts on November 6, 2018 in Richmond, Kentucky, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) speaks to members of the press on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. "I intend to follow the Constitution and precedent in considering the President's nominee,". He really is toxic. Yes, it's never over until it's over. TheAtlantic.com Copyright (c) 2020 by The Atlantic Monthly Group. JUST IN: Donald Trump Took $150,000 In Federal Relief Aid Meant... ‘The View’ Co-Host Joy Behar Goes NUCLEAR On Donald Trump Accusing... Trump Loses Control During Sexist Tirade: Says Hillary Will Let Muslims... Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA). Tie them together. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has also made skeptical noises, and even Lindsey Graham of South Carolina may flinch. Collins is among this year's top targets for Democrats, who see her defeat as crucial to their quest for a Senate majority. To use power, you must have it. And now, with the near-certain confirmation of fully one third of the court over the last four years, McConnell's legacy is complete. However, the polling also showed that when voters are informed that McGrath supports congressional term limits while McConnell does not, her lead over the Republican jumps significantly.’. In the latest polls, Joni Ernst is trailing her Democratic opponent, Theresa Greenfield, by 3%. But with Romney and Alexander now backing McConnell, it's extremely hard to believe that Roberts would come out in opposition to the vote -- knowing that it wouldn't change anything. It’s clear that someone over in the Senate is really into this Hoover framing, thinking it has juice. As McConnell did with the contentious Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, who was confirmed by a 50-48 vote, he has demonstrated that when the pressure is on, he is able to line up votes like very few leaders before him. (The change in filibuster rules, Murkowski and Collins are two. In that survey, the Republican was supported by 49 percent of Kentucky voters as opposed to 46 percent who backed the Democratic challenger. McConnell, the longest-serving senator from Kentucky in U.S. history, first entered the Senate back in 1985. The polls do not favor Susan Collins, Cory Gardner, or Thom Tillis—senators from Maine, Colorado, and North Carolina up for reelection this cycle.
The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax. The state has had two Republican senators consistently since 1999. In Kentucky, McConnell leads his Democratic opponent Amy McGrath 49 percent to 44 percent. The judicial status quo enormously favors conservatives. And with those critical dominoes, any experienced vote-counter can see the writing on the wall: This nomination is going to go through -- and McConnell is going to win. Make them best friends.
What’s next, tying Republicans to Grover Cleveland? The poll, from Quinnipiac University, was one of three surveys released on Wednesday: A poll in Kentucky shows Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with … This time, the Senate majority to approve the nomination may lose too. But a last-minute overreach by McConnell could seem so illegitimate to Democrats as to justify radical countermoves should they win in November: increasing the number of appellate judges and Supreme Court justices; conceivably even opening impeachment hearings against Justice Brett Kavanaugh. McConnell can afford to lose three Republican senators and still have the 50 votes he needs to end debate on the eventual nominee (aka invoke cloture) and confirm the person to the court. Jeff Bezos donated billions to fight climate change--but what about Amazon's practices. The task may prove harder than immediately assumed. You have 4 free articles remaining this month, Sign-up to our daily newsletter for more articles like this + access to 5 extra articles.
Gideon has an edge in favorability.