B-3 POLITI-FILES
- Max Brooks - Mo Brooks - Ben Brown - Sherrod Brown - Ray Buckley - Ted Budd - Gino Bulso - Matt Burcham - Cori Bush - Pete Buttigieg -
==max brooks======
5 takeaways from candidates clashing in Douglas County forum
“Right now, the Democrats control every single seat of power in the state government,” said Anthony Hartsook, the incumbent Republican representative in House District 44. “We are looking to bring balance — we are looking to bring common sense back because one size does not fit all.” From open land with livestock to tighter suburban communities, Douglas County is faced with balancing urban interests and those of the more-rural areas, on issues like transportation, housing, land use, local control and state mandates. “Leave it up to the local areas, the local regional areas, to decide what’s best for their area,” said Max Brooks, a Castle Rock town councilmember who is running for House District 45. (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
“Right now, the Democrats control every single seat of power in the state government,” said Anthony Hartsook, the incumbent Republican representative in House District 44. “We are looking to bring balance — we are looking to bring common sense back because one size does not fit all.” From open land with livestock to tighter suburban communities, Douglas County is faced with balancing urban interests and those of the more-rural areas, on issues like transportation, housing, land use, local control and state mandates. “Leave it up to the local areas, the local regional areas, to decide what’s best for their area,” said Max Brooks, a Castle Rock town councilmember who is running for House District 45. (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==mo brooks======
Ex-Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, shooting survivor, on Trump assassination attempt: ‘Sickening’
Former Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, a survivor of the 2017 shooting at a Congressional baseball practice, said his emotions “ran the full spectrum” when he learned of today’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. “First, it was sickening to see President Trump reach for the side of his head and hit the ground. Then it was great pride as President Trump stood up and shook a defiant fist and the crowd chanted “USA.” Then it was remembering that I, too, was an assassination attempt target and, but for the grace of God, I would not be here today,” Brooks said in a message to AL.com. (Al.com 7/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Former Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, a survivor of the 2017 shooting at a Congressional baseball practice, said his emotions “ran the full spectrum” when he learned of today’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. “First, it was sickening to see President Trump reach for the side of his head and hit the ground. Then it was great pride as President Trump stood up and shook a defiant fist and the crowd chanted “USA.” Then it was remembering that I, too, was an assassination attempt target and, but for the grace of God, I would not be here today,” Brooks said in a message to AL.com. (Al.com 7/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==ben brown======
Benjamin "Ben" Brown is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Missouri Senate for the 26th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 4, 2023.
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Bill would open Missouri public school sports to homeschool students
A bill to allow home-educated students to participate in Missouri public school activities is back for the upcoming legislative session — and has been coupled with provisions rolling back state oversight of homeschooling families. Sen. Ben Brown, a Washington Republican, pre-filed a 52-page bill that largely resembles the version he sponsored that cleared the Senate last session. While it initially was only two pages and focused on giving homeschool kids the opportunity to play sports and join clubs in public schools, it now would add a new category for home-educated students and rescind attendance officers’ authority over homeschool families. (Anelise Hanshaw/Muddy River News 12/30/23) READ MORE>>>>> |
State Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern, a Kansas City Democrat, said what concerns her about the legislation is “simply not knowing which students are being homeschooled.” |
==Sherrod Brown======
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown to Skip DNC, Will Not Campaign with Kamala Harris
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) will reportedly skip the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and will not be campaigning with Kamala Harris in her bid for president. Brown, who finds himself in a difficult reelection battle in a state trending toward former President Donald Trump, will also reportedly not issue a defense of President Joe Biden’s handling of the Southern Border with Mexico, per CNN. Brown will instead keep his focus on Republican challenger Bernie Moreno by attacking his character and past business practices. (Breitbart 8/4/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) will reportedly skip the Democratic National Convention (DNC) and will not be campaigning with Kamala Harris in her bid for president. Brown, who finds himself in a difficult reelection battle in a state trending toward former President Donald Trump, will also reportedly not issue a defense of President Joe Biden’s handling of the Southern Border with Mexico, per CNN. Brown will instead keep his focus on Republican challenger Bernie Moreno by attacking his character and past business practices. (Breitbart 8/4/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==ray buckley======
Raymond "Ray" Buckley (born 1959) is an American politician from the state of New Hampshire who currently serves as chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party. Buckley previously served as President of the Association of State Democratic Chairs, and as a Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. On December 21, 2016 he announced his candidacy to be Chair of the DNC in its chairmanship election. He withdrew his candidacy February 18, 2017.
“Haley’s refusal to admit that the Civil War was rooted in slavery last night in Berlin is just the latest of her shameful attempts to whitewash our country’s history," said New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley. "From defending the Confederate flag and leaders to equating Black History Month with Confederate History Month, Haley’s record bowing to the extreme fringes of the MAGA base speaks volumes and is yet another reason why New Hampshire voters will reject her next year.” |
Nikki Haley expands on Civil War comment after backlash
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Thursday addressed the backlash to her Wednesday night comments about what she thought was the cause of the American Civil War, during which she notably did not cite slavery as a cause, sparking criticism. “Of course, the Civil War was about slavery," said Haley at a Thursday town hall in New Hampshire. "We know that. That’s unquestioned. Always the case. We know the Civil War was about slavery.” (Abby Cruz/ABC News 12/27/23) READ MORE>>>>> |
DNC chair contender drops out, endorses Keith EllisonA contender to be chair of the Democratic National Committee dropped out of the race Saturday and endorsed Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., just days before Democratic officials vote on a leader at the DNC’s meeting next week. “While it was a tremendous honor to run for DNC Chair over the past few months, I am proud to throw my support behind Keith so we can ensure that the next Chair of the DNC is dedicated to investing in and strengthening state parties and ensuring that the DNC is an accountable organization,” New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley said in a statement first reported by NBC News. “As I’ve talked to the DNC membership, it’s clear Keith has widespread support, and I know as our next DNC Chair Keith will successfully unite and grow our party.” (Washington Examiner 2/18/17) READ MORE>>>>>
==ted budd======
Theodore Paul Budd (born October 21, 1971) is an American businessman and politician serving as the junior
United States senator for North Carolina since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 13th congressional district from 2017 to 2023. Budd was the Republican nominee in the 2022 United States Senate election in North Carolina to replace retiring Republican senator Richard Burr. He defeated the Democratic nominee, Cheri Beasley, and subsequently took office on January 3, 2023.
United States senator for North Carolina since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he was the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 13th congressional district from 2017 to 2023. Budd was the Republican nominee in the 2022 United States Senate election in North Carolina to replace retiring Republican senator Richard Burr. He defeated the Democratic nominee, Cheri Beasley, and subsequently took office on January 3, 2023.
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Sept 20, 2024:
Ted Budd Blames Democrats’ ‘Over-The-Top Rhetoric’ For Attempts On Donald Trump’s Life. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) spoke about increasing security for former President Donald Trump. |
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Beltway lawmakers seek a Congressional block on DOL fiduciary rule
Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga, is sponsoring the House CRA resolution. Sen. Budd, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., are sponsoring the Senate CRA measure..
(Insurance News Net 5/15/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga, is sponsoring the House CRA resolution. Sen. Budd, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., are sponsoring the Senate CRA measure..
(Insurance News Net 5/15/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Senators Seek Answers on Migrants, Delivery Services
A trio of Republican senators are demanding answers about reports that potentially dangerous immigrants are allegedly infiltrating Uber Eats, DoorDash, and GrubHub food delivery services and obtaining Americans' personal information, including home addresses. Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Mike Braun of Indiana, and Ted Budd of North Carolina on Thursday sent letters to the companies' chief executive officers, stating that President Joe Biden's open border policies have allowed "millions of illegal immigrants" to flood across the southern border and to be allowed to remain in the nation's cities. (Newsmax 4/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
A trio of Republican senators are demanding answers about reports that potentially dangerous immigrants are allegedly infiltrating Uber Eats, DoorDash, and GrubHub food delivery services and obtaining Americans' personal information, including home addresses. Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Mike Braun of Indiana, and Ted Budd of North Carolina on Thursday sent letters to the companies' chief executive officers, stating that President Joe Biden's open border policies have allowed "millions of illegal immigrants" to flood across the southern border and to be allowed to remain in the nation's cities. (Newsmax 4/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==gino bulso======
Gino Bulso (born December 25, 1961) is an American politician, attorney, and state legislator in the state of Tennessee. A member of the Republican party, he represents the state's 61st district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Bulso has been a trial lawyer for 38 years, has tried more than 150 cases in Tennessee, and in state and federal courts across the country. He is the founder and managing partner of Bulso, PLC in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Claire Jones to face Gino Bulso after primary win in District 61
While Williamson County Republicans had their eye on the primary race for the State House District 65 seat on Aug. 1, Democrats had a competition of their own in the District 61 primary. Claire Jones easily defeated Kurt Kosack in the race to see who will face incumbent Republican representative Gino Bulso in November. “The whole reason I chose to run was with the idea of unseating Gino Bulso,” Jones said after the election. “To me, this just feels like the next step in hopefully getting closer to doing that.” Jones, a nurse and mother fueled partially by what she sees as the state legislature’s inaction after the Covenant shooting, shared most of her platform with her primary opponent. (Williamson Herald 8/6/24) READ MORE>>>>>
While Williamson County Republicans had their eye on the primary race for the State House District 65 seat on Aug. 1, Democrats had a competition of their own in the District 61 primary. Claire Jones easily defeated Kurt Kosack in the race to see who will face incumbent Republican representative Gino Bulso in November. “The whole reason I chose to run was with the idea of unseating Gino Bulso,” Jones said after the election. “To me, this just feels like the next step in hopefully getting closer to doing that.” Jones, a nurse and mother fueled partially by what she sees as the state legislature’s inaction after the Covenant shooting, shared most of her platform with her primary opponent. (Williamson Herald 8/6/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Republican-led Tennessee Legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send GOP Gov. Bill Lee a proposal that would ban marriage between first cousins. The House cast a 75-2 vote Thursday on the bill after the Senate previously approved it without any opposition. But a particularly vocal opponent, Republican Rep. Gino Bulso, took up most of the debate time, as he argued for an amendment to allow first-cousin marriages if the couple first seeks counseling from a genetic counselor. (Journal Courier 4/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Republican-led Tennessee Legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send GOP Gov. Bill Lee a proposal that would ban marriage between first cousins. The House cast a 75-2 vote Thursday on the bill after the Senate previously approved it without any opposition. But a particularly vocal opponent, Republican Rep. Gino Bulso, took up most of the debate time, as he argued for an amendment to allow first-cousin marriages if the couple first seeks counseling from a genetic counselor. (Journal Courier 4/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==matt burcham======
5 takeaways from candidates clashing in Douglas County forum
Matt Burcham, the Republican running against Marshall, did not attend the event.
State Sen. Kevin Van Winkle, the Republican running against Smith, also did not attend.
(Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Matt Burcham, the Republican running against Marshall, did not attend the event.
State Sen. Kevin Van Winkle, the Republican running against Smith, also did not attend.
(Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==cori bush======
Reps. Pressley, Omar Introduce Long COVID Moonshot Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10).
(Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10).
(Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==PETE BUTTIGIEG======
Feb 25, 2023: NPR: In East Palestine, who 'shows up' isn't necessarily a sign of who's helping
Then, under political pressure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made his way there, too, met with local leaders and offered his own rejoinders for the former president.
Then, under political pressure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made his way there, too, met with local leaders and offered his own rejoinders for the former president.
Jan 11, 2023: Bloomberg Government: ‘Deeply Troubling’ Meltdown at FAA Set for Lawmaker Probes
The Federal Aviation Administration halted thousands of flights nationwide early Wednesday after a pilot notification system failed. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he has directed an after-action review from his agency to determine causes and recommend next steps. The head of the Senate panel that oversees aviation also vowed to look into the meltdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration halted thousands of flights nationwide early Wednesday after a pilot notification system failed. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he has directed an after-action review from his agency to determine causes and recommend next steps. The head of the Senate panel that oversees aviation also vowed to look into the meltdown.
