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Barbara Sprung says the Republican-led Congress did not constrain Trump even when he rescinded congressionally appropriated funds.
“even when he does something that some Republicans have have not really appreciated, like rescinding congressionally appropriated funds.”
Barbara Sprung says a Democratic Senate majority will create major obstacles for Trump's cabinet and judicial nominees, including any Supreme Court nominee.
“A Democratic Senate majority means massive roadblocks for confirming President Trump's future cabinet and judicial nominees, of course, if there's a Supreme Court vacancy.”
Barbara Sprung says House Democrats will have full investigatory powers, including subpoenas and compelled testimony.
“they'll have full investigatory powers, so the power to subpoena, the power to compel people to testify before Congress.”
Barbara Sprung says Democrats are wary of impeaching Trump, which would be their third impeachment of him.
“I think Democrats are wary about jumping into an impeachment of the president. It would be their third time.”
Barbara Sprung says a small bloc of House Democrats seeks endorsements from the Democratic Socialists of America and wants the party to lean further left.
“There is a small bloc of members who want endorsements from the Democratic Socialists of America.”
Barbara Sprung says Speaker Mike Johnson was repeatedly thwarted by a small, vocal group within his own party.
“we saw again and again this cycle House Speaker Mike Johnson constantly getting thwarted by a small but very vocal group in his party.”