Good morning and welcome again to the DDHQ Morning News Spotlight. Today we're watching the second day of Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the seemingly neverending Ohio redistricting story, and more. Let's dive into the news. Morning Headlines Day two of the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson will happen today. Day one was for the most part the normal, … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 22, 2022
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DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 21, 2022
Good morning and welcome to the new DDHQ Morning News Spotlight. Every morning you can check in with us to find a succinct round-up of what is topping the headlines going into each day, and what is coming on the horizon. The first weekend of March Madness is now in the books, but midterm madness is just heating up. Let's dive into the morning headlines. Morning Headlines … [Read more...] about DDHQ Morning News Spotlight: March 21, 2022
Everything You Wanted to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Hearings (But Were Afraid to Ask)
When is the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson? The hearing is set to start on Monday, March 21st and last through Thursday, March 24th. Who are the Senators that sit on the Judiciary Committee? Since the Senate is currently divided 50-50, the Judiciary Committee consists of an equal number of 11 Democrats and 11 Republicans. The new Chair of … [Read more...] about Everything You Wanted to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Hearings (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Trump, Abrams and Walker: Governor and Senate Races Take Shape In Newly Purple Georgia
In the last election cycle, Georgia was the Democratic Party’s crowning achievement. Not only did Joe Biden become the first Democrat to win the Peach State in the 21st century, but twin January Senate run-off victories gave the party their Senate majority. Now as Dems seek to protect those gains in the 2022 midterms, competitive contests for the Governorship and one of … [Read more...] about Trump, Abrams and Walker: Governor and Senate Races Take Shape In Newly Purple Georgia
Biden’s Supreme Court Appointment Will Present Peril and Opportunity for Senators
It’s happening again. Last week, Stephen Breyer became the fourth Supreme Court Justice to announce his retirement from the bench in the past five years. Suffice to say, it’s been a tumultuous time for the highest court in the land. As I’ve noted before, the nomination process is arguably the most high-profile stage for Senators, particularly those serving on the Judiciary … [Read more...] about Biden’s Supreme Court Appointment Will Present Peril and Opportunity for Senators