[–] 4 points 1 day ago

president pro tempore is the position that is customarily (since the 1940s) given to the most senior senator representing the majority party, and 'officially' chosen by the entire chamber. that position is the one that is third in line (behind vp and house speaker) for the white house, and the one that fills-in for the vp for senate duties (except tie-breaking votes) when the vp is absent.

the majority leader is chosen by the members of the majority party only. they speak for and represent the party and their office also deals with administrative and scheduling duties, including controlling the flow of legislation through the chamber. it is considered the most powerful position in congress.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago (3 children)

    not quite. the 25th doesn't remove the president from office, it just strips power and duties and gives them to the vp, now 'acting president'. the 25th also has a higher bar to successfully transit congress and requires the active participation of the vp.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 day ago

    jeff hurd, republican, won re-election in CO-3 by less than 2 points after winning the seat in '22 by 5 points. the 2024 vote differential was less than the votes cast for third party candidates.

    boebert crashed and burned in the 4th this time because her opponent is a blue dog democrat and retired navy admiral--in a district that is heavily dependent on defense contractors and the military. hoebert didn't stand a chance.

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