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Reporter's Notebook: GOP pushes election security bill despite slim odds, as Trump pressure looms

"We have a unique moment in time here, right now, to address an issue that’s really fundamental," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., Tuesday.In just an hour, the Senate would launch debate on the SAVE America Act.Longtime Congressional agriculture reporter Matt Kaye had just asked Thune why the Senate was willing to burn so much time on the bill – despite it apparently lacking the votes to pass."Floor time is the coin of the realm," observed Kaye. "How does it help you if you are using up valuable floor time by having an extended debate on this issue?"Kaye then inquired why the Se...