Opinion | Kurt Bardella: President Trump and DeJoy's USPS meddling isn't over — why are Senate Republicans covering for them? - NBCNewsTHINK
put forward by Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., that would expand Congress' oversight enforcement powers so tools like contempt of Congress have consequence beyond symbolism.
Since congressional hearings are the most effective means of accountability Democrats have at their disposal, they need to ensure that these hearings have maximum impact. This requires a change in how they are conducted. The back-and-forth format, alternating between majority and minority members, may seem fair, but it is self-defeating and makes it hard to question effectively.
What is happening right now at the Postal Service could very well be the most consequential variable that determines this election. More than running mates. More than palace intrigue stories about campaign power structures or who gets along with whom. Even more than the fall debate showdowns. Because all of that does not matter if Trump is allowed to prevent millions — or even tens of thousands — of votes from counting.
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