A confused Dianne Feinstein prompted to "just say aye"

Jul 27, 2023 View Original Article
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    10% Center

  • Reliability

    45% ReliableFair

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  • Politician Portrayal

    80% Negative

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"She was told by a colleague to say aye.I would like to support a yes vote on this, Feinstein continued."
Positive
10% Conservative
"But the moment clearly aroused the concern of McCoell's colleagues."
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4% Conservative
"And it funds priorities submitted -- Colleagues around Feinstein whispered."
Positive
2% Conservative
"Just say aye, committee Chairwoman and Washington Sen. Patty Murray said."
Positive
2% Conservative
"Aye, Feinstein finally said."
Positive
0% Conservative
"And aide to McCoell claimed the senator was lightheaded, and McCoell later said he was fine."
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-2% Liberal
"And aide to McCoell claimed the senator was lightheaded, and McCoell later said he was fine."
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-2% Liberal
"An apparently confused Sen. Diae Feinstein began launching into her remarks during a vote on an $823 billion military budget Thursday, and had to be prompted by colleagues multiple times to simply vote aye."
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-6% Liberal
"On Thursday, when Feinstein was prompted to vote during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Feinstein paused."
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-8% Liberal
"On Thursday, when Feinstein was prompted to vote during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Feinstein paused."
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-8% Liberal
"A Feinstein spokesperson told CBS News that the senator was trying to complete all of the appropriations bills before recess, the committee markup this morning was a little chaotic, constantly switching back and forth between statements, votes, and debate and the order of bills.The senator was preoccupied, didn't realize debate had just ended and a vote was called."
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-8% Liberal
"Feinstein aounced earlier this year she wouldn't run for reelection in 2024, but she intends to serve the remainder of her term."
Negative
-8% Liberal
"In May, Sen. Dick Durbin said he couldn't be the judge of that, and she has to make that decision for herself."
Negative
-18% Liberal
"Feinstein also raised eyebrows when she told reporters in May she hadn't been gone, despite her lengthy absence, according to the Los Angeles Times and Slate."
Negative
-20% Liberal
"During her prolonged absence, Democrats were peppered with questions about whether Feinstein is fit to serve."
Negative
-20% Liberal
"Feinstein's remarks come one day after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McCoell, 81, froze during a weekly Senate GOP press conference."
Positive
12% Conservative
"Feinstein's remarks come one day after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McCoell, 81, froze during a weekly Senate GOP press conference."
Positive
12% Conservative

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