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GOP Will Filibuster the PACE Bill, Unless…

A prediction: the Republicans will filibuster Mike Thompson’s bill concerning PACE once it gets to the Senate.  At this point, the Republicans (led by Senator Mitch McConnell, pictured right) are simply uninterested in principles or policy.  That’s particular true in the shadow of the upcoming midterms: stopping the bill will simply be another way to …

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Will the Specter Shift Affect Environmental Legislation?

The answer is probably “yes,” not because Specter will become an environmental champion but because his votes will shift at the margin.  If you look at the LCV scores (here), Specter is below 50% this year and for his lifetime average.  Part of that may be Pennsylvania — Bob Casey is only at 60%, which …

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