Russ Feingold: “I agree with you that we need to increase our diplomatic presence in order to better gather information and build…”

I think they know they`re going to lose. And I think people like Graham may well decide that this is not one to fight on.

I would argue the DRL's work has never been more important than it is right now, with democracy going head to head with the growing threats of kleptocracy and authoritarianism around the globe.

You absolutely count to 50, but some of the names that have been put around already are people who have received votes from Republicans on the Judiciary Committee.

I recommend Sarah Margon as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.