National I Didn’t Leave the GOP, the GOP Left Me: Despite ostensibly retiring to “spend more time with his family,” the subtext of Speaker Paul Ryan’s (R-Janesville) retirement suggests a man once deemed the future of the party has been cast aside. The Economist summed it up … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for April 18th, 2018…Ryan and the Grand Ole’ Party?…RRH Elections…
Conservertive Koch Brothers will push for a Dreamers Law…
Will wonders never cease? Groups funded by the billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch are launching an advertising campaign starting Sunday to push Congress to reach a deal providing legal status for a swath of young, undocumented immigrants whose fate has been in flux … [Read more...] about Conservertive Koch Brothers will push for a Dreamers Law…
CIA Director Pompeo made a top-secret visit to see the North Korean leader weeks ago
After all the noise and saber rattling by Donald Trump? It comes down to talking, diplomacy .... The hard part? I doubt North Korea will full give up its nuclear program and I would think the North Korea's will ask for a reduction in the number of American troops on … [Read more...] about CIA Director Pompeo made a top-secret visit to see the North Korean leader weeks ago
Barbara Bush, Wife of the 41st President and Mother of the 43rd, Dies at 92
...from the NY Times.... Barbara Bush, the widely admired wife of one president and the fiercely loyal mother of another, died Tuesday evening at her home in Houston. She was 92. Jim McGrath, a family spokesman, announced the death in a statement posted to Twitter. On … [Read more...] about Barbara Bush, Wife of the 41st President and Mother of the 43rd, Dies at 92
Could Democrats be in the mix for Another Southern Democratic US Senator?
Could they get a upset win in Mississippi this fall? A new poll on Mississippi's pending U.S. Senate races shows Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mike Espy and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith neck and neck in the pack of two Democrats and two Republicans for the special election to … [Read more...] about Could Democrats be in the mix for Another Southern Democratic US Senator?
Senate leader McConnell won’t bring up Mueller job protection bill…
Some media stories are just plain stupid…. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Has announced he will NOT bring a Senate bill up for a vote that would protect Robert Mueller from being fired…. Why would he? First of all there ain’t enough votes in the House or Senate to … [Read more...] about Senate leader McConnell won’t bring up Mueller job protection bill…
The 2018 Mets?
The NY major league baseball Mets are doing better then they ever have in a sarting season.... Neil Paine over at FiveThirtyEight takes a look at them right now... A couple of weeks ago, it was anybody’s guess as to which version of the New York Mets would show up for the … [Read more...] about The 2018 Mets?
Supreme’s with Gorsuch… Rule For an immigrant… Against Trump Admin…
It is not uncommon for President's that put people on the court to be surprised in how they vote after a while... Justice neil Gorsuch was supposed to be a sure right wing vote.... But it turns out that isn't so sure anymore, eh? Justice Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's … [Read more...] about Supreme’s with Gorsuch… Rule For an immigrant… Against Trump Admin…