Harrison called Manchin’s proposal a “step forward” for voting rights in an interview of his own on MSNBC Friday. “You have to see the progress,” Harrison said. “Many of us thought he was a ‘no,’ not only a ‘no,’ but a ‘hell, no,’ but it seems like he has softened his stance and he is […]
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Beto O’Rourke, Jaime Harrison encourage Manchin voting rights compromise
O’Rourke clarified his stance on Manchin’s proposal Sunday in an interview with POLITICO, calling it a “good start” but arguing that it doesn’t go far enough. “I’m hopeful that as he continues to talk with and listen to, both his colleagues in the Senate and his constituents in West Virginia, where the provisions in the […]
Jaime’s Law, Named After Parkland Shooting Victim, Reintroduced In Congress To Require Ammunition Background Checks
Congressional lawmakers came together Tuesday to reintroduce “Jaime’s Law” on Capitol Hill. The law would require instant background checks to prevent criminals from illegally purchasing ammunition. South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Connecticut US Senator Richard Blumenthal reintroduced the law, also known as, The Ammunition Background Check Act of 2021. Jaime’s Law is named […]
Democrat Challenger Jaime Harrison Raised $57 Million in Third Quarter in Bid to Oust Lindsey Graham
Democrat U.S. Senate challenger Jaime Harrison hauled in a record-breaking $57 million in fundraising in the third quarter in his bid to oust Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The single-quarter haul between July and September breaks the record $38.1 million Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke raised in the third quarter of his Senate campaign in 2018, the […]
Jaime Harrison Skips Debate, Claims Lindsey Graham ‘Refused’ COVID Test
South Carolina Senate candidate Jaime Harrison (D) has skipped out on a debate against Sen. Lindsey Graham because Graham “refused” to take a COVID-19 test. The debate, which was originally scheduled for Friday evening, was abruptly canceled and transitioned into a forum after Graham declined Harrison’s request to get tested. Later Friday evening it was announced that […]