The Senate faces potential increased gridlock with the departure of three moderate senators: Republican Mitt Romney, Independent Kyrsten Sinema, and Democrat Joe Manchin. Experts predict more polarization and stalemates as their seats are taken by more partisan successors. The 60-vote filibuster rule, which requires bipartisan support to pass legislation, may also be impacted by the change in senate dynamics.
Moderate Republicans in Utah will face off against farther-right challengers at Saturday’s state GOP convention, with the winner likely to emerge as the party’s nominee in the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney.
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has expressed skepticism about former President Donald Trump’s denial of an alleged sexual relationship with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Romney’s comments come as Trump faces a Manhattan District Attorney’s lawsuit alleging he violated business records laws by falsifying payments related to the alleged affair. Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen paid Daniels $130,000 just before the 2016 election, allegedly to suppress her claims of a relationship with Trump. Romney stated that he believes Daniels’ account, suggesting that the payment itself implies a sexual encounter. The case against Trump is ongoing, and a former National Enquirer publisher has testified that he promised Trump to purchase potentially damaging stories about him to prevent their publication.
Former Republican Senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump’s hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Romney stated that the payment raises questions about Trump’s character, adding that he believes people have formed their own opinions based on Trump’s actions. Romney has consistently expressed his disapproval of Trump, opposing his potential candidacy in the 2024 election. He has also expressed concerns regarding Trump’s behavior and his attempts to undermine the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power.
Senator John Fetterman has endorsed calls for retiring Senator Mitt Romney to become the next president of Harvard University, citing recent concerns about antisemitism on campus. Fetterman’s support follows former AJC president Daniel Rosen’s op-ed suggesting Romney’s leadership could help address these issues due to his independent streak and commitment to justice.
