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Washington Gridlock

Newsweek reports today that democratic Senators are tweeting photos of piles of house passed bills killed by Mitch McConnell’s desk. Once again, American citizens are hurt by partisan gridlock.

Bills Stuck in the Senate
The pile of more than 275 bipartisan bills that stymie on Senator Mitch McConnell’s desk is photographed on December 18, 2019 in the U.S. Capitol. Image via SENATOR SHELDON WHITEHOUSE TWITTER.

If this offends you, then take action. See our post on the 2020 senate elections.

Support these Democratic challengers – Starting with Amy McGrath in Kentucky.

Senate races to support.

Kentucky – Amy McGrath https://amymcgrath.com/  

Alabama – Support vulnerable Democrat incumbent Doug Jones.

Arizona – Mark Kelly (D) astronaut and husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, is challenging appointed Republican Martha McSally. https://markkelly.com/

Colorado – Sen. Cory Gardner (R) is considered one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the 2020 election.

A race to watch

Maine – Susan Collins has challengers! Sara Gideon, endorsed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and EMILY’s List, Betsy Sweet (D), Bre Kidman (D) and former Google Executive Ross LaJeunesse are all also running.

Keep an eye on the Democratic primary on March 3.

13 Democratic Senators up for re-election

  • Booker, Cory A. (D-NJ)
  • Coons, Christopher A. (D-DE)
  • Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)
  • Jones, Doug (D-AL)
  • Markey, Edward J. (D-MA)
  • Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)
  • Peters, Gary C. (D-MI)
  • Reed, Jack (D-RI)
  • Shaheen, Jeanne (D-NH)
  • Smith, Tina (D-MN)
  • Udall, Tom (D-NM) – retiring
  • Warner, Mark R. (D-VA)
https://livableworld.org/an-early-look-at-2020-senate-elections/