Most elementary school districts offer in -school and virtual learning from home... But 3 weeks into the fall school term the infection 'hits' have been relatively small and localised.... School 's have not 'close down' for the terms.... Most do close for a day or two to … [Read more...] about There have been no large virus spikes with kids back in school so far…
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There will NOT be a rush for Biden and Schumer to appoint 4 more justices to the high court…
Democrats want to address the virus and economy's joblessness using THAT as the main way to hammer Trump & Co.... Not go hard about the upcoming appointment of another conservative judge to the high court.... Once again? Progressives are told to calm down by … [Read more...] about There will NOT be a rush for Biden and Schumer to appoint 4 more justices to the high court…
Virus claims more than 200,000 lives….
The infections are down... But still way too high .... But are in states that had few in the beginning.... Masks and distancing seem to be working .... And who knows when a reliable vaccine will out for everyone? The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus quietly … [Read more...] about Virus claims more than 200,000 lives….
Could Donald Trump mount a coup?
Barton Gellman over at The Atlantic does a very long piece about a close Nov3rd vote as a worst case scenario where Donald Trump and some cohorts would seek to steal a Joe Biden win by attacking the system during the period after AP and the news channel's call the race for Biden … [Read more...] about Could Donald Trump mount a coup?
Trump to try to do healthcare with Executive Orders?
Donald Trump has been saying for weeks he would have a Healthcare plan .... There is a judge that could rule the nations healthcare system...The Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare, is no good.... Such a ruling would cancel the nation's healthcare insurance for 20 … [Read more...] about Trump to try to do healthcare with Executive Orders?
Democrats Biden and Pelosi have a lot to handle….
Folks? I present to you the Democratic Party.... Democrats have a 'Big Tent'.... Their leaders have to deal with the different factions in the tent... Since the primaries that has been static between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren's Progressives .... The … [Read more...] about Democrats Biden and Pelosi have a lot to handle….
Cindy McCain will endorse Joe Biden….
The wife of the late Republican US Senator John McCain will endorse him, Joe Biden has announced....Biden and McCain had different politics , but worked together in the Senate... The endorsement isn't a surprise and won't get Biden a lot of additional votes.... But it WILL … [Read more...] about Cindy McCain will endorse Joe Biden….
House approves a money bill to keep the government going….
The vote was 359 to 57.... House Speaker Pelosi and Treasury Sec. Mnuchin did some horse trading, something Pelosi was not gonna do until some m moderate Democrats pushed her to get a deal and back off her hardline in negotiations ...Progressives were left standing on the … [Read more...] about House approves a money bill to keep the government going….