This fucking huge news is getting buried.

The Senate is bucking the parliamentarian and will push the $15 minimum wage back into the COVID Relief bill.

Democrats ARE going to bat for the American people.

This is complicated, so let me do my best to explain.
/1
After the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that the $15 minimum wage was ineligible to be included in the reconciliation bill, the general consensus was that only @VP Harris could step in to overrule the judgement and keep $15 in the bill.

/2
Based on what I'm hearing from people familiar with the discussion within the Senate since the ruling came down, the consensus changed.

There is very little precedent for this type of situation.

/3
Schumer & Democrats determined that the Committee Chair (@SenSanders) could in fact push the bill out and disregard the advice of the parliamentarian.

@jiwallner - former senate staffer & procedural expert now with conservative @RSI - agreed here:

/4
Ultimately, Democrats were needlessly boxing themselves in based on scant precedent. Led by Senator Sanders on this, they are blazing a new trail of precedent instead.

/5
So the @SenateBudget Committee will vote on and advance the #AmericanRescuePlan with the $15 minimum wage included.

From my understanding, the only way that it can be taken out after that is for 60 Senators to join together and vote it out of the bill.

/6
This now becomes somewhat of a game of chicken with Sinema and Manchin, who have said that they wouldn't support $15.

This is a bold play for Democrats but it's the right thing to do. Give them each an earmark & get it done. Lifting wages for tens of millions is worth it.

/7
We're going to need all hands on deck to highlight the need for $15 and the #AmericanRescuePlan. There needs to be as much pressure as possible. If Democrats win this, it will be a HUGE win and promise kept for all of them.

Join our SM messaging team! secure.everyaction.com/GxLSNUTpEEC_-3…
Well - in the end - Democrats are NOT going to push through $15. They could try. But they won't. The messaging pivot needs to be: "So, Democrats - what's the plan? How do we get this done?" #FightFor15

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh
 

Keep Current with Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸

Nick Knudsen 🇺🇸 Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

PDF

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video
  1. Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us!

  2. From a Twitter thread mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll

Practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @NickKnudsenUS

13 Feb
Mitch McConnell’s rationale for acquittal - that the Senate doesn’t have jurisdiction - is bullshit.

The Senate has jurisdiction. They settled that matter on day 1.

This piece from @ReginaldOhLaw shreds McConnell’s argument. #ClearAndPresentDanger

/1

demcastusa.com/2021/02/13/the…
Impeachment isn’t about removal.

It’s about assessing and voting on an official’s fitness for office.

The Senate’s role is to determine *fitness* and issue a *verdict*.

In a trial, there are verdicts and there are sentences. Two different things.

/2
The constitution defines a mandatory sentence for conviction in an impeachment proceeding: removal.

The fact that the mandatory sentence can’t be delivered to the official doesn’t negate the need for the verdict and assessment of fitness.

Because there are other sentences.

/3
Read 6 tweets
13 Feb
BREAKING: Sen. Mike Lee has given lawyers on both sides of the #ImpeachmentTrial a copy of a log from his cellphone that shows a call from the White House at 2:26 p.m. on Jan. 6. #ClearAndPresentDanger
“That account — and the new phone record — strongly undercuts a claim from Trump’s lawyers on the Senate floor on Friday that “at no time” had Trump been informed that Pence was in danger during the hours-long riot.”
“The phone log proves that Trump’s call to Tuberville came only after he had attacked Pence as “lacking courage.” But it also provides evidence that Trump definitively knew of Pence’s predicament moments later. Trump did not follow up his tweet with any call for Pence’s safety.”
Read 4 tweets
8 Feb
New from @SenSchumer: The agreed-upon structure of the impeachment trial.

Link: democrats.senate.gov/download/alb21…

Details: Up to 4 hrs equally divided btwn the Impeachment Managers & the Trump’s counsel to present arguments on Tues Feb 9 on the constitutionality of the trial.

/1
Following these arguments the Senate will vote, at a simple majority threshold, on whether the Senate has jurisdiction under the Constitution to try the former president. If a majority votes in favor of constitutionality, it will proceed under the following provisions...

/2
Up to 16 hours per side for the Impeachment Managers and the defense to present their case beginning Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 12:00pm EST. The resolution states that each side must use their time over no greater than two days and each day’s presentation will not exceed 8 hours.

/3
Read 8 tweets
1 Feb
.@JoeBiden is nominating the most diverse cabinet in U.S. history.

MEDIA: It’s up to YOU to report on nominees fairly. Leave the sexist and racist attacks out and give these nominees the chance they deserve.

@UltraViolet’s roadmap for fair coverage:
weareuv.us/mediaguide
Media: #GetItRight

Sexist tropes that should be questioned & debunked:
Media: #GetItRight

Racist tropes & stereotypes that should be questioned & debunked:
Read 5 tweets
1 Feb
America needs to understand what's in Biden's $1.9T #AmericanRescuePlan. The GOP version won't go nearly far enough.

Biden's plan funds vaccinations to contain the virus, delivers immediate relief to those hardest hit, and supports struggling communities.

RT Thread /1
The #AmericanRescuePlan funds a nationwide vaccination campaign to speed up the pace of inoculations. Funds will support state and local governments and set up community vaccination centers around the U.S.
/2
The #AmericanRescuePlan mobilizes 100K public health workers — nearly tripling our country’s community health roles — to perform crucial tasks like vaccine outreach & contact tracing.
/3
Read 6 tweets
25 Jan
Re: Elimination of the filibuster:

Focus like a laser on Mitch McConnell.

We need to create a pathway for red state Senators like Manchin & Sinema to change their minds on this.

That pathway will open as McConnell uses the filibuster to block legislation that America wants.
/1
These 1st few weeks will be crucial. There are key bills that have tremendous national support and should pass.

As @danpfeiffer says, frame this for what it is - a small minority of Senators blocking profoundly popular legislation through an obscure procedural loophole.
/2
Most Americans don't really understand the filibuster. But they dislike the idea of procedural loopholes that are blocking legislation that will help their families.
/3
Read 6 tweets

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!

Follow Us on Twitter!