We have come to realize that Donald J. Trump often says things that have NOTHING to do with reality.... Who says one thing.... They changes it the next day.... That makes comments that staff have to try and clarify, only to have their boss confuse things … [Read more...] about Donald J. Trump…The American President whose words don’t mean much…Open Thread for 4/18/18…..
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Democrat Beto O’Rourke trails GOP US Senator Ted Cruz by only 3 points in Texas race…
A new 'Q' poll has this race closer than anyone might image in Red State Texas.... Now we're 6 1/2 months out from election day 2018.... And this IS Texas we're talking about.... So' hold your horses'.... But with all this Democratic 'wave' stuff going on? Maybe … [Read more...] about Democrat Beto O’Rourke trails GOP US Senator Ted Cruz by only 3 points in Texas race…
Top U.S. Banks Made $2.5 Billion From Tax Law—in One Quarter
Steal from the poor and middle class..... Give to the RICH..... Big banks just received the first installment of benefits corporate America will reap from the new federal tax law. The haul: more than $2.5 billion. The latest gain came Tuesday when Goldman Sachs Group … [Read more...] about Top U.S. Banks Made $2.5 Billion From Tax Law—in One Quarter
New York Governor Cuomo to pardon felons on parole to allow them to vote…
We are talking about more than 35,000 people banned from voting due to their felony convictions.... Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that he intends to restore voting rights to felons on parole, a move that would open the ballot box to more than 35,000 people. The … [Read more...] about New York Governor Cuomo to pardon felons on parole to allow them to vote…
Donald Trump’s Party?
Jonathan Bernstein over at Bloomberg argues that it really isn't.... He points to the media saying the same thing about past Republicans , only to see their disappearing , and their influence going with them out the door.... Hmmmm? Well... I agree with Bernstein who … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Party?
Cook Report changes 7 House districts from solid GOP to likey and Lean GOP….
Things are just getting worst for the House Republicans.... Not just with the generic polling numbers... But the Cook Political Report looks at the campaign money numbers report and changes up their calls based on the wide spread increased Democratic fundraising numbers … [Read more...] about Cook Report changes 7 House districts from solid GOP to likey and Lean GOP….
Outgoing Tennessee GOP US Senator Corker will NOT campaign against the Democrat running for his seat….
It just gets crazier for this years US Senate races in the South.... We have possibilities.... Probably remote.... But maybe not?..... For Democrats to gain US Senate pick ups in several places that one would guess they shouldn't even be thinking about 6 months out … [Read more...] about Outgoing Tennessee GOP US Senator Corker will NOT campaign against the Democrat running for his seat….
Political Roundup for April 18th, 2018…Ryan and the Grand Ole’ Party?…RRH Elections…
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…