Previous Question
The Previous Question — sometimes referred to as a “PQ” — is a tool of the minority that affords the opportunity to offer an amendment to the Rule being considered…
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Sharp-Elbowed
The term “sharp-elbowed” refers in politics to being aggressive and assertive when it comes to pursuing a political agenda or pushing one’s point of view.
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