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Sen. Graham noted that 23 minutes after President Trump nominated Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will oppose Kavanaugh’s nomination “with everything I have” because the “stakes are simply too high.” The South Carolina Senator knocked ranking member Sen.

Sen. Graham noted that 23 minutes after President Trump nominated Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will oppose Kavanaugh’s nomination “with everything I have” because the “stakes are simply too high.” The South Carolina Senator knocked ranking member Sen.

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The TAKE with Rick Klein What should frighten Republicans more at this moment: what President Donald Trump can't control, or what he can? Trump can't control how his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, is perceived.

The TAKE with Rick Klein This is a hyperpartisan moment. But the only votes in doubt are a handful in the middle – those for whom the partisanship of the moment is noise, or worse. Of the 100 senators, easily 90 – perhaps upwards of 95 – know exactly how they will vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Partisan grooves have only deepened in advance of Thursday's hearing.

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The moves stoke speculation that the Elizabeth Warren may be preparing for a presidential run in 2020.   The state’s first openly transgender candidate for Congress, Alexandra Chandler, says she intends to put another voice to November’s closely watched ballot measure on transgender rights.  The TV spot — which disclosed that the RGA was a donor but didn’t divulge how much it contributed — began running in local markets last week,  Before you dismiss H.

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