I have been making the SAME point as this piece since this come up.... by.Tom Nichols @ The Washington Post....PostEverything Perspective... House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) watches as President Trump speaks at the White House last month. (Jabin Botsford/The … [Read more...] about Sorry, Republicans. You can’t call out Northam for racism and give Trump a pass….
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Democrats will intro a bill to increase Social Security Benefits and Funding for the program….
Among other things.....The plan would increase benefits to those seniors already receiving benefits and raise taxes on high earners to help keep the program solvent for decades to come... It is sure to get support form senior voters across the country who voting in higher … [Read more...] about Democrats will intro a bill to increase Social Security Benefits and Funding for the program….
Joe Biden ‘will take up a lot of space’ for Democrat’s running for President…Axelrod…
The Democratic guru talks to the New Yorker Magazine about the early 2020 Democratic Presidential race status..... He comments on several of the early candidates including Schultz, an independent, Harris, Warren, Booker, O'Rourke. He settles down on Joe Biden after talking … [Read more...] about Joe Biden ‘will take up a lot of space’ for Democrat’s running for President…Axelrod…
Women athletes don’t make as much as men….
There crowds aren't as big.... There TV shows don't get the same ratings.... But the men to women pay gap is VERY large..... From Serena Williams to the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, there is clearly no shortage of women at the top of their athletic game. And yet, … [Read more...] about Women athletes don’t make as much as men….
Senate Republican Majority Leader McConnell warns Trump against ‘national emergency’ wall move…
Republican lawmakers are looking forward.... If Trump makes the 'national emergency' move to go around Congress? What would stop a Democratic President from doing the same in the future? The move by Trump would be upsetting the political balance between the legislative … [Read more...] about Senate Republican Majority Leader McConnell warns Trump against ‘national emergency’ wall move…
Its’s COLD outside…But the dog’s gotta go….
...from the Washington Post..... Let’s say the cold wind feels like a hot iron, boiling water instantly turns to snow, a giant lake is so frigid it is emitting “sea smoke,” and officials are exhorting all humans to stay inside. “Honestly, it’s a d--- nightmare,” said Chicago … [Read more...] about Its’s COLD outside…But the dog’s gotta go….
Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologizes to Cherokee Nation for DNA test…
...Shannon Vavra @ Axios Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has apologized to the Cherokee Nation for her controversial decision to take a DNA test to prove her Native American ancestry, The Intercept reports. Why it matters: The apology comes days before Warren is expected to … [Read more...] about Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologizes to Cherokee Nation for DNA test…
Donald Trump is sitting on a LOT of 2020 campaign money….
That contrasts with more than 20 Democrats vying for money, influence and staff right now and the top tier Democrats haven't even declared yet..... The Democrats could have their money divided for the next year .... Of course if Trump is primaried? Some of the GOP money … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is sitting on a LOT of 2020 campaign money….