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Commentary
The Republican party is now at war with the rule of law in America
Because of Trump’s conviction, the entire GOP is determined to destroy the law and pave the way for retribution.
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Joe Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act on White House lawn
The federal government now officially recognizes same-sex marriages.
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Senate passes critical vote to advance marriage equality bill
In a 62-37 vote, the Senate has advanced the bill to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriages.
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Commentary
Do Democrats really think delaying a vote on the Respect for Marriage Act can save it?
Given the hand that they’ve been dealt, Democrats don’t have much choice but to hope that the gamble they’re making now will pay off after the midterm election.
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Chuck Schumer will force Republicans to vote on same-sex marriage before midterm elections
Schumer’s plan could help turn scores of voters against anti-gay Republicans in November.
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Schumer slow-walks marriage equality vote before midterms
Political momentum will be a determining factor in Senate leader Chuck Schumer’s calculations about whether to bring the Marriage Equality Act up for a vote.
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Tammy Baldwin thinks she has the 10 Republicans needed to pass marriage bill
But the bill will likely have to wait for September for a vote.
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GOP senator announces opposition to same-sex marriage bill because taxes
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) is worried that groups that oppose same-sex marriage “will be challenged on their tax policy and will immediately become a target of this federal government.”
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GOP senator says climate bill could spell doom for marriage equality bill
“I just think the timing could not have been worse and it came totally out of the blue,” Sen. Susan Collins said.