CNN has just made a point of this guys political ‘bones’ in the past….. As a George W. Bush guy…. Schumer had presided over this guys confirmation for Federal judgeships, twice.... Each time Kavanaugh got the job.... The media tag here, on CNN is this guy is a … [Read more...] about Trump nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court….
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President Trump’s old driver for 25 years is suing for back pay….Open Thread for 7/9/18…
The Secret Service people are lucky they get paid by the Government.... This IS typical Donald Trump.... A guy who has quite a few Civil suits brewing in the courts against him for woman problems and the ole' Trump welching on paying people.... Donald Trump’s personal … [Read more...] about President Trump’s old driver for 25 years is suing for back pay….Open Thread for 7/9/18…
The replacement for Joe Crowley’s spot in the House Democratic leadership is on….
Nancy Pelosi isn't gonna be denied the Speaker of the House gavel from her party if the Democrats do in fact regain the US House majority.... Maybe a a little bit down the road she'd step down... But Joe Crowley is out of a job come Jan. 1, 2019, so the caucus chair will be … [Read more...] about The replacement for Joe Crowley’s spot in the House Democratic leadership is on….
Texas Democratic US Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke draws crowds….Republican Ted Cruz still leads….
Politico does a piece today on the ground swell of attention the young Democrat is generation in red state Texas's US Senate race.... Ah? We've been here before.... A few years back we had ground swell thing for a Democratic woman trying to beat a Republican for governor … [Read more...] about Texas Democratic US Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke draws crowds….Republican Ted Cruz still leads….
Could Donald J. Trump be a Russian asset?
Jonathan Chait over at NY Magazine muses on the above as a possibly .... One wonders often what COULD the Russians have on Trump, The American President that would encourage him to disregard his own countries Intelligence community and be so afraid of what Special Prosecutor … [Read more...] about Could Donald J. Trump be a Russian asset?
Budget increase for ICE is gonna be a sticking point for Democrats in Congress….
The Trump White House wants a 1/8th increase in money for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency..... Democrats are balking at this, with some even pushing that agency be reorganized , or even abolished... This issue could prove pivotal for Democrats with … [Read more...] about Budget increase for ICE is gonna be a sticking point for Democrats in Congress….
Fact…The number of Mexican’s crossing US Border has DROPPED…
Donald Trump and his trusted assistant Stephen Miller would have you believe that Mexicans are storming the US Southern Border.... They may be coming across.... But the numbers have dropped by about 7% for both illegal and legals.... The number of legals has dropped by … [Read more...] about Fact…The number of Mexican’s crossing US Border has DROPPED…
Insurers are stepping back into Obamacare….
Reports of the programs demise have been GREATLY overblown .... Stories of insurance companies crying about the program where just window dressing.... Smart people knew that the Affordable healthcare program (Obamacare) needed adjustments... It is NO surprise to this … [Read more...] about Insurers are stepping back into Obamacare….