Supreme Court may weigh faithless electors in Electoral College
The Supreme Court could decide whether states may enforce Electors to vote for the winning statewide candidate or whether electors may vote independently. The 10th Circuit ruled electors have a constitutional right to vote their conscience, while Washington state and other officials push for a timely ruling before the 2020 election.
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Democratic candidates face looming debate cutoff and exits
Democratic hopefuls race to reach 2 percent in four polls and 130000 donors to qualify for September. Kirsten Gillibrand drops out after spending millions. Steyer Bullock Williamson Bennet Gabbard and others miss the mark as leaders hit the stage in Houston.
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Mattis warns of bitter politics and tribalism risk
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warns that deepening tribalism threatens American society more than foreign adversaries. In an WSJ adapted essay promoting his book Call Sign Chaos he argues alliances matter and politics must unite rather than divide, citing recent administration conduct and public silence.
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Democrats Split Over Impeachment Inquiry For Trump
More than half of House Democrats back an impeachment inquiry according to AP tally while many favor Judiciary action without a clear vote to begin. Speaker Pelosi urges caution as moderates and liberal wings diverge on next steps amid calls from Nadler and the freshman squad.
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