The Political Revolution

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

Just caught up on all this. Very cool cabinet picks!

[President Biden Democrat]

7/1/17: Justice Ginsburg Retires, Patricia Ann Millett Confirmed 53-47



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Liberal Icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the notorious RBG announced that she would retire in late May of 2017, giving President Bernie Sanders, his second Judicial appointment to the Supreme Court. Progressive Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit  Patricia Ann Millett was Confirmed by the Democratic-controlled Senate in a 53-47 vote. Every Democrat voted for Garland, and were joined by 2 Republicans, Sen. Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Murkowski (R-AK). Other Republicans including Sen. Flake (R-AZ), Sen. Corker (R-TN) and Sen. Capito (R-WV) praised Millett and "flirted" with voting in favor of her nomination, but in the end decided not to.

Progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) spoke - VOTED YAE:
"This is a great victory for our nation! Judge Millett, now Justice Millett will do a great job on the Supreme Court. She will protect our rights and will push the court in a progressive direction. I am proud and want to thank President Sanders!"

Conservative Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke - VOTED NAY:
"This is an absolute disgrace. Judge Millett is a progressive and liberal Democrat. She will push a liberal agenda and will do a terrible job on the nation's highest court. This is another power grab by the Democrats and socialist President Sanders. They are trying to take our great country away from us, which will not be tolerated!"

[President Biden Democrat]

Did Sanders resign before or after Phil Scott taking office?

Sorry, for the late response! Sanders resigns before Phil Scott takes office in late December, and Vermont Lame Duck Governor Shumlin appoints Jane Kitchel, as a placeholder pick. This move is very unpopular among Vermonters.

[Left Wing]

Wow, looks like Bernie will be able to the first president since Reagan to get three justices through in two years.

[President Biden Democrat]

8/11/17 - 8/12/17: Charlottesville Protests



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Neo-Nazis and far right activists in Charlottesville, Virginia marched on August 11th and August 12th, 2017. "Jews will not replace us," was chanted by those Neo-Nazis. Protests broke out against them, who were against the rally and were against them. 7 people died, all protesters against the Neo-Nazis. Members of the KKK and other far right groups were at the rallies and chanted other remarks, that are incendiary and cruel. 2016 Republican Presidential Nominee, Businessman Donald Trump tweeted remarks questioning the protesters, who were there in response to the Neo-Nazis. Trump caused a lot of controversy and many of his tweets were flagged on twitter.

President Bernie Sanders (I-VT) scheduled an emergency press conference about this. President Sanders spoke: "this today was disgusting. Those Neo-Nazis are evil and my administration will condemn this act of evil violence by those people. 7 innocent patriotic Americans were murdered. As a nation, we need to unite and stand together against violence, Anti-Semitism, White Supremacy, and all acts of hatred. Social Media and twitter has exploded with anger. We need to calm down as a country and not allow ourselves to get like this. This is not alright, and will not be tolerated."

[President Biden Democrat]

2017 Election Results
 
Governor

Republicans: 29 (-1) √
Democrats: 20 (+1)
Independent: 1

New Jersey:
Murphy: 53.0%
Guadagno: 45.0%

Virginia:
Northam: 49.8%
Gillespie: 47.0%

[Left Wing]

Wow, very surprised Northam won but I guess Sanders having a good Charlottesville response changes things.

[President Biden Democrat]

1/1/18: President Sanders Approval Rating



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Approve: 47%
Disapprove: 46%

[President Biden Democrat]

2/1/18: President Sanders announces renegotiation of NAFTA



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President Bernard Sanders announced that the United States will be renegotiating NAFTA with Mexico and Canada. The President cited the following as issues with the current agreement, "outsourcing of American jobs, depressing American wages, and poor labor conditions in Mexico." This will likely take a few years to negotiate. Nevertheless, this is popular among the vast majority of Americans and Congress, both Democrats and Republican alike. Despite, apocalyptic warnings from Conservatives in the fall of 2016 during the 2016 General Election, the economy is booming and doing better then ever. In addition, under the advice of Senator Democrats like Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have slapped a small, but not a significant tariff of Chinese steel.

Progressive Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) spoke - IN SUPPORT
"I wholeheartedly support this move by President Sanders. NAFTA was bad for our nation and caused the loss of millions of American jobs. We need to bring jobs back to our nation in areas around the nation, especially in my home state of Ohio."

Free Trade Conservative Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke - AGAINST
"This is disastrous and reckless. President Sanders is trying to push a socialist agenda that will ruin our economy and change our nation forever. We will fight against this and our nation will not stand for this power grab by our socialist President."

[President Biden Democrat]

2/14/18: High School Shooting Devastates Nation, Pres. Sanders pushes for Gun Control



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On February 14th, 2018, a deranged gunman attacked school and killed 17 students and faculty. This shocked the nation and instigated a national debate over guns and new possible restrictions on the ownership of firearms, especially automatic weapons. The Parkland Students, as they are now known became leaders in the movement for gun control and stricter background checks. Days after the shooting, President Bernie Sanders and First Lady Jane Sanders traveled to Parkland, Florida to visit the school and meet the students and faculty involved. President Sanders had discussions with many students over background checks and what the Sanders Administration should do going forward. The Students involved at the Stoneman Douglas High School, where the shooting took place have already planned marshes and large rallies in response to gun violence and school shooting. A national town hall hosted by CNN took place exactly one week after the shooting. President Sanders, Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, and NRA Spokeswomen Dana Loesch were in attendance and spoke with the students, faculty, parents, and the community as a whole. Support has been shared from around the nation, from theater, to politics, to sports. One notable athlete that visited the school was Cubs first basemen Anthony Rizzo, who went to Stoneman Douglas himself in High School.

[President Biden Democrat]

3/29/18: Gun Control Bill fails to advance pass filibuster



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The 2nd Manchin-Toomey bill, which would expand background checks on guns has failed to advance pass the filibuster. Every Democrat including conservative Democrat in gun country, Sen. Heitkamp (D-ND) voted to advance the bill to a vote. However, both were likely to vote against the bill in the floor vote. Every Republican except for four senators voted to stop the bill from advantage. Sen. McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Collins (R-ME), and Sen. Graham (R-SC) broke with their party and voted to advance the bill. This is very similar to what happened in 2014 with the same bill, where it failed due to the filibuster requirement of 60 votes. This is considered a big failure and a huge disappointment for gun control activists and liberals in America. President Sanders has reportedly discussed with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) of eliminating the filibuster in the Senate. President Sanders has also hinted of the possibility of signing an executive order on unspecified gun reform.

Liberal Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke - IN FAVOR
"This is an absolute disgrace. Gun violence and school shootings are a huge issue in America that is specific to our nation. Our nation needs new gun control laws and we need change. This problem will not go away until we do something about it."

Conservative Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke - IN FAVOR
"I was torn on this bill. I voted to advance it because I have come to the conclusion that Gun Violence is a real issue in America that we need to fix. I met with the survivors of the Parkland shooting, including many high school students. They have inspired me and their enthusiasm is special."

Conservative Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke - AGAINST
"This bill was terrible. What they call, gun violence is not even an issue in America. Guns are not the problem, crazed people and their issues are the problem. It is a great think that this bill failed, as this bill would have been an absolute disaster by our socialist President and the socialist Democratic Party."

[Left Wing]

Midterms are going to be really rough with president Bernie. I could see the Rs getting a 60 seat majority. If I was Bernie, I’d get Breyer to retire NOW.

[President of the great nation of 🏳️‍⚧️]

If I was Bernie, I’d get RBG to retire NOW.

7/1/2017: Justice Ginsburg Retires, Patricia Ann Millett Confirmed 53-47

I'm more concerned about Breyer at this point.

[President Biden Democrat]

Midterms are going to be really rough with president Bernie. I could see the Rs getting a 60 seat majority. If I was Bernie, I’d get RBG to retire NOW.

Ginsburg already retired and was replaced by Millett. Breyer for now is still on the Supreme Court. The liberals hold a rough 5-4 majority.

[Left Wing]

If I was Bernie, I’d get RBG to retire NOW.

7/1/2017: Justice Ginsburg Retires, Patricia Ann Millett Confirmed 53-47

I'm more concerned about Breyer at this point.

Whoops, meant Breyer

[Left Wing]

Midterms are going to be really rough with president Bernie. I could see the Rs getting a 60 seat majority. If I was Bernie, I’d get RBG to retire NOW.

Ginsburg already retired and was replaced by Millett. Breyer for now is still on the Supreme Court. The liberals hold a rough 5-4 majority.

Yeah, I meant Breyer don’t know why I posted Ginsburg. I had just forgot which of the two already retired in this TL.

[President Biden Democrat]

4/10/18: Pres. Sanders signs Climate Change Executive Order to Help Minority Communities



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President Bernie Sanders has signed an executive order to regulate and handle climate change. This would prepare the nation for the effects of Climate Change and try to stop it in its tracks. The Executive Order will provide addition resources to help minority communities and to prepare for the effects of Climate Change. President Sanders cited the extreme danger of Climate Change and the effects that it has on lower income and minority communities in the United States. The Executive Order would restrict Hydrofluorocarbon and the chemical composition of certain pollutants. The EO would also restrict and regulate new pipelines that go through native lands. Republicans and Conservatives have pushed against the President's Executive Order and have called it a "power grab." Many speculate that Progressive Democrats in the Senate, might draft a Climate Change bill and try to get it through Congress, which is possible depending on the bill itself and how "extreme" it is.

President Sanders (I-VT) - IN FAVOR:
"Climate Change is a danger to our nation which we need to tackle. We need to stop Climate Change and the effects it has. This Executive Order is a step in the right direction and as a nation we need to come together to stop it."

Conservative Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) - AGAINST:
"The talk about Climate Change is ridiculous and a liberal fantasy. What are they talking about? President Sanders and the liberal Democrats are making up this narrative that Climate Change exists to help them politically. This is a power grab by the President and we will not stand for it!"

[President Biden Democrat]

5/1/18: Senate Democrats propose, pass Paid Family Leave



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Senate Democrats have drafted a bill that would guarantee 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave for are variety of reasons including maternity leave, paternity leave, and leave to care for a sick family member. The bill was sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). The bill passed in the senate by a 51-49 vote, on party lines. Every Democrat voted for the bill, while every Republican including moderate Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), who signaled that she was considering voting for the bill, but in the end decided to vote against it. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, where the result is uncertain. The House bill is sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Moderate Republican Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). However, it seems more likely that it will fail in the chamber, unless Democrats can sway 10 Republicans to vote for the bill and keep every Democrat in line. Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) have already spoken out against the bill and have said that they will do anything to stop it.

Liberal Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) spoke - IN FAVOR
"This bill would be great for America. This bill needs to pass the House and would help millions of working class Americans. I urge both Democrats and Republicans to support this bill."

Conservative Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke - AGAINST
"This bill is terrible. It is socialist and would destroy the American family. I urge my colleagues in the House to oppose this power grab by President Sanders and the radical corrupt Democratic elite."

[President Biden Democrat]

5/15/18: Paid Family Leave narrowly fails in the House



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In the House, Paid Family Leave has narrowly failed. The bill was narrowly passed in the Democratic-controlled Senate by a vote strictly on party lines. The bill was debated in the House of Representative for about a week and was modified in the House. In the House, the bill narrowly failed by a vote of 212 in favor of the bill, with 218 against the bill. 2 members were not present for the vote, and 3 seats are currently vacant. All of the 208 House Democrats voted in favor of the bill and were joined by 7 moderate Republicans. Those Republicans included Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY).

Liberal Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) spoke - IN FAVOR
"This is a huge mistake. We need to guarantee at least 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave to every American. I am disappointed about the result and will continue to push to improve the lives of my constituents."

Moderate Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) spoke - IN FAVOR
"Similar to some of my Democratic colleagues, I am disappointed. Our country needs to help everyone and guarantee at least 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave, which is not much at all. We need to work together going forward and compromise on key issues."

Conservative Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spoke - AGAINST
"This bill would have been awful and I am glad that the House rejected it. We do not need Paid Family Leave and this would have been ridiculous. As Republicans we should push a conservative agenda and push back against the Liberal Democrats and the Sanders Administration."

[President Biden Democrat]

7/1/18: President Sanders Approval Rating



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Approve: 45%
Disapprove: 48%

[Left Wing]

Oof those approvals are not great three month away from the midterms.

[KaiserDave]

Oof those approvals are not great a month away from the midterms.

It's three months

[Left Wing]

Oof those approvals are not great a month away from the midterms.

It's three months

Why do I keep misreading the posts on this TL

[President Biden Democrat]

Oof those approvals are not great a month away from the midterms.

It's three months

Why do I keep misreading the posts on this TL

It's now, 5 months. I changed some stuff.

[Left Wing]

Is Bernie endorsing progressive down ballot candidates like AOC, Sema Hernandez, Lisa McCormick etc. or is he mostly falling in line with the establishment?