This argument in the Politico Magazine.... The under 30 American voters could be lost to the Republican Party is they don't abandon their current hard right thing the below linked piece says... The Republican Party has dug itself a hole with regard to young, … [Read more...] about Will the GOPer’s lose the Gen Zer’s going forward?
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Texas and now Florida move to do their own immigration enforcement….
The United State Immigration policy and enforcement is the job and responsibility of the Federal Government... NOT the states.... These two Governor's are trying to run things like it's their 'own' countries.... It is NOT.... Texas... To do this, Texas officials led … [Read more...] about Texas and now Florida move to do their own immigration enforcement….
U.K. court will allow the US to extradite Assange to the U.S…
Maybe?.... And he would serve his time actually in Australia .... The US Government has not forgotten him.... A British appellate court opened the door Friday for Julian Assange to be extradited to the United States by overturning a lower court ruling that found the … [Read more...] about U.K. court will allow the US to extradite Assange to the U.S…
David Brooks on Conservatism today….
...from the Atlantic.... I fell in love with conservatism in my 20s. As a politics and crime reporter in Chicago, I often found myself around public-housing projects like Cabrini-Green and the Robert Taylor Homes, which had been built with the best of intentions but … [Read more...] about David Brooks on Conservatism today….
Unemployment claims drop to lowest rate since 1969…
Don't get excited .... These numbers will be readjusted for the Thanksgiving Holidays ... And? If you are out and about? You'll still see a lot of help wanted signs in the windows of stores big and small.... Things still ain't right.... Overall, just under 2 … [Read more...] about Unemployment claims drop to lowest rate since 1969…
Democrats are probably screwing themselves with redistricting reform…..
In a recurring scenario in American politics? Democrats 'do the right thing'.... And fuck themselves over and OVER.... And Republican smile and steal the bread.... Democrats argue that the once-a-decade process of redrawing political maps shouldn’t be a partisan cage … [Read more...] about Democrats are probably screwing themselves with redistricting reform…..
Supreme’s allow challenge’s to Texas abortion law….
But do NOT stop the law from being in affect while be being challenged .... This seem's to be buying the court some time ... This decision is NOT about abortion actually... It's a technical one.... The Supreme Court on Friday allowed a challenge to a Texas abortion law … [Read more...] about Supreme’s allow challenge’s to Texas abortion law….
New York City lawmakers to approve non-US Citizens to vote in its local elections….
That COULD add up to million more votes in 'Big Apple' Elections... We'll have to see how this goes.... Republicans are sure to challenge this ..... It is NOT the first place, or time , to do this in America... It could involve the most people though.... The … [Read more...] about New York City lawmakers to approve non-US Citizens to vote in its local elections….