Axios is out with a piece that suggests that Senate Finance Chair Grassley may lead the effort to curtail some of Donald Trump's bombastic Trade War efforts....(Democrats won't have any issues with this) The idea will make a lot of people hopeful.... And will scare a lot of … [Read more...] about Is Congress ready to put the brakes on Trump’s Trade War’s?
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What happen in the North Carolina 9 th Congressional District Midterm election?
State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement members Andy Penry, left, Joshua Malcolm and Damon Circosta huddle with staff during the vote to hold a hearing on the 9th Congressional District race at the board’s offices in Raleigh, N.C. on Friday. (Kirk Ross/for Something … [Read more...] about What happen in the North Carolina 9 th Congressional District Midterm election?
The GOP isn’t George H.W. Bush’s Republican party anymore….
...from Perry Bacon Jr.@ FiveThirtyEight..... By some standards, the Republican Party has moved to the left. In a poll conducted last year, 42 percent of Republicans backed same-sex unions; it’s safe to assume that number was far lower during George H.W. Bush’s presidency. In … [Read more...] about The GOP isn’t George H.W. Bush’s Republican party anymore….
Michael Avenatti crashes and burns….Update…
The guy isn't gonna be the 2020 Democratic Presidential nominee.... Michael Avenatti’s cable TV bookings have dwindled. He was uninvited from one prominent Democratic event and skipped out on another. Now his highest-profile client is bringing new allegations against … [Read more...] about Michael Avenatti crashes and burns….Update…
People are calling on others to cancel their Amazon Prime subscriptions…
Vox is out with a piece that sheds light on a campaign by some to have people give up their Amazon Prime memberships .... Why? Some people have been following some the things the mega company has been involved in and they aren't happy.... BTW? I never signed up for … [Read more...] about People are calling on others to cancel their Amazon Prime subscriptions…
Bush wanted Trump at his funeral….
I'm surprised at the fast announcement that Donald Trump would be at George HW Bush's funeral service.... I assume it's a American President's thing? When President Donald Trump didn’t attend Barbara Bush’s funeral earlier this year, it stoked chatter about a rivalry … [Read more...] about Bush wanted Trump at his funeral….
Why Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ should be the Democratic woman….
...from Sher Watts Spooner @ Dail Kos These are just a few of the new faces in the House of Representatives. They're Democrats, they're female, and they're not all white. Each December, Time magazine announces its Person of the Year. It’s the individual (or … [Read more...] about Why Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ should be the Democratic woman….
Israeli Police Recommend their Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Be Charged With Bribery….
The Israeli Prime Minister joins his friend Donald Trump is being worried about criminal charges.... Israeli police on Sunday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on bribery charges related to a corruption case involving Israel’s telecom giant, prompting … [Read more...] about Israeli Police Recommend their Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Be Charged With Bribery….