My overall point is that the suburbs–at least the inner ring suburbs of most cities–are voting increasingly like the cities they surround these days. We can go back and forth about what the motivations are of those who live in the city vs. suburb, but data actually backs up … [Read more...] about The voting of the inner ring suburbs of most cities ….
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The Republicans If Trump loses….
I have spoken about the assumption that Republicans , with a Trump and USA Senate Majority loss would be trying to duplicate the 2008/2009 political action they took that rewarded them with a House majority and wave gains in state elections in the 2010 Midterms... Guys like … [Read more...] about The Republicans If Trump loses….
Republicans Senator’s give Trump’s push for a final tax cut thumbs down….
Trump has caved on his demand that the proposed second coronavirus relief bill provide for a payroll tax cut.Such a cut would of course do little for average working people but would have been a boon to the wealthier. Trump through his economic advisors ,Larry “blow” Kudlow … [Read more...] about Republicans Senator’s give Trump’s push for a final tax cut thumbs down….
Almost 32 Million Americans are getting unemployment benefits…Open Thread for 7/23/2020
The number of jobless people applying for the money is going up .... More people are going to lose their jobs as some states reclose and local and state governments deal with holes in their 2021 budgets... Congress was talking about ending extra benefits , but THAT has been … [Read more...] about Almost 32 Million Americans are getting unemployment benefits…Open Thread for 7/23/2020
Trump admin and Senate GOPer’s agree on virus/stimulus package….
Trump will NOT get his payroll tax cut. or few other things either... There WILL be an extension of the additional jobless benefits which run out in less than a week and half.... There will be a second round of stimulus checks... This 'agreement' has to go back to House … [Read more...] about Trump admin and Senate GOPer’s agree on virus/stimulus package….
Biden and Obama are out with a new anti-Trump video….
Joe Biden's last boss, Barack Obama, gladly comes to help him with voters against a guy who succeeded him ..... Donald Trump... Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. joined forces with his top surrogate Thursday morning, releasing a video of a conversation with former … [Read more...] about Biden and Obama are out with a new anti-Trump video….
Political Roundup for July 22, 2020…Biden-Polling….Mail-in-Voting…Kanye West…Face Mask support…RRH Elections
President/National Biden-Polling: Stuart Rothenberg looks at the relative stability of former Vice President Joe Biden (D)’s lead over President Donald Trump (R-MAGA) and how the race is probably not as close as some are claiming based on the polling. Shooting Yourself in … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for July 22, 2020…Biden-Polling….Mail-in-Voting…Kanye West…Face Mask support…RRH Elections
Trump accepting mask wearing for other’s get’s two more state’s mandating them…
Let's face it... This isn't about Donald Trump thinking about people's health... This is about POLITICS.... Don't matter.... The knucklehead Republican Governor's will now feel safe to follow Trump's change in tune and will cut back virus … [Read more...] about Trump accepting mask wearing for other’s get’s two more state’s mandating them…