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“I will tell you this. This is the most important election in this country in 2023.”

April 4, 2023

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, regarding the April 4 election that will determine one seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court that could switch the court’s majority in favor of the liberals. The race is the most expensive in state supreme court race history, with spending tripling an old national record, topping at an estimated $45 million. (NPR — April 4, 2023)

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“I think he's the strongest candidate to contest what the left is doing. I'm all in."

Larry White, a self-described Republican conservative, regarding how the indictment of former President Donald Trump has influenced him to switch his presidential nomination vote from Ron DeSantis to Trump. Many Republicans who were willing to vote for another Republican candidate have changed their minds since the news of the indictment and are now looking to support Trump in 2024. (Reuters — April 3, 2023)

April 3, 2023
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“It is unnecessary and unneeded and further shackles young girls who are in trouble.”

Idaho state Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow, regarding a bill that would make it a criminal offense to help pregnant minors get an abortion across state lines without parental consent; if convicted, the penalty could be two to five years in prison. Supporters of the bill call the potential crime “abortion trafficking,” while opponents questioned the legality of the legislation since federal law regulates interstate travel. Idaho only allows the procedure to be performed in cases of rape, incest or if the mother would die without one. (NPR — March 30, 2023)

March 31, 2023
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“This is not a First Amendment issue, because we’re not trying to ban booty videos.”

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, regarding the efforts to ban TikTok for data security. Sen. Rand Paul has blocked a move to ban the social media platform, arguing that the legislation violated First Amendment rights; other lawmakers believe the app is a national security threat, justifying a ban. (The Hill — March 29, 2023)

March 30, 2023
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“Lord, when babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers.”

Barry Black, the U.S. Senate chaplain, regarding the deadly school shooting in Nashville, Tenn., this week. Black implored lawmakers to take action as he opened the legislative session on Tuesday, but some lawmakers are opposed to legislation that would restrict gun control. The shooting in Nashville was the 130th mass shooting incident so far this year. (NPR — March 28, 2023)

March 29, 2023