Article originally appeared on www.washingtonexaminer.com.
A pair of GOP-led bills making their way through the Senate is putting Democrats in a tough position, especially those who are considered vulnerable and seeking reelection in tough battleground states.
Republicans are taking advantage of their new House majority to advance legislation that forces Senate Democrats into politically uncomfortable votes, putting endangered lawmakers in a bind as they must choose between backing President Joe Biden’s agenda or bucking their own party. That challenge is especially prominent for Democrats who are seeking election in red states, including Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH).
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Senate Republicans are setting up votes on a number of controversial topics, such as environmental, social, and corporate governance, known as ESG, crime, COVID-19 policies, and more. The votes come as Senate Democrats face a tough battle …
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