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Brittany Pettersen: Republicans are too scared to check executive power.

On the recordMay 26, 2026
Republicans are too scared to check executive power.
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Brittany Pettersen
Democratic · Colorado
Source
reason.com
May 22, 2026

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Commenting on the canceled war powers vote.

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