Harry Reid, a take-no-prisoners champion of the Democratic party, has died at age 82
For his many accomplishments, Reid’s leadership tenure was also defined by his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, whose cynical obstructionism corroded the culture of comity in the Senate. The dysfunction and delay McConnell created ultimately forced Reid to abandon the filibuster for judicial nominations, allowing judges to be confirmed by a simple majority vote. Citing a backlog at the time of more than 100 judicial nominations, Reid told the“I had no choice.
In the late 1970s, Reid served as Nevada’s gaming commissioner, overseeing shady casinos that had not yet been Disneyfied for the masses. Reid’s tenure is referenced by the Martin Scorsese filmand there were certainly cinematic moments: When casino owner Jack Gordon tried to bribe Reid, Reid responded by calling in the FBI.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Harry Reid, the Democrats’ Bare-Knuckle Brawler, Dies at 82As Senate majority leader, Harry Reid pushed through Obamacare without a single GOP vote. “He was one of the major legislative figures of the last half century,' said a former staffer on the Senate Foreign Relations committee.
Leer más »
Harry Reid, former Senate leader, dead at 82Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who was the longest-serving senator in Nevada's history, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 82.
Leer más »
Harry Reid, former majority leader, dies at 82The Democratic politician served in Congress for more than three decades.
Leer más »
Harry Reid, lion of Senate Democrats, has died at age 82BREAKING: Harry Reid, who rose to become one of the most powerful Democrats in Senate history, has died at 82.
Leer más »
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017
Leer más »
Harry Reid, longtime Senate Democratic leader, dies at 82BREAKING: Harry Reid, longtime Senate Democratic leader, dies at 82
Leer más »