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politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Nikki Haley Criticizes Senate as a "Privileged Nursing Home"

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized the Senate, calling it "the most privileged nursing home," and suggested that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Dianne Feinstein should step down due to concerns about their health. Haley expressed support for mental competency tests for politicians over the age of 75 and emphasized the need for elected officials to be at the top of their game when making important decisions. McConnell's doctor cleared him to continue his schedule, attributing his recent incidents to dehydration and a previous concussion.

via USA TODAY|

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politics3 years ago•6 min saved

The Uncertain Future of Senator Dianne Feinstein

Senate Democrats are struggling to advance federal judges for confirmation due to Sen. Dianne Feinstein's extended medical absence. Feinstein's colleagues and former staff members have raised doubts about her cognitive function, but there is no process for determining whether someone is too old or too sick to serve effectively. The absence of an easy way to figure out whether a member of Congress is up to their job could have serious ramifications, especially in an era of razor-thin margins.

via FiveThirtyEight|