...from CNN Politics... Former Republican House Speaker John Boehner lamented Thursday that the GOP he knew is no more, and in its place is the "Trump Party." "There is no Republican Party. There's a Trump Party," Boehner said during an appearance at a policy conference … [Read more...] about Boehner: ‘There is no Republican Party,’ only a ‘Trump Party’
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Could Congress move to check Trump on the tariffs and other things?…Open Thread for 6/1/18
Several Us Senator's from both sides of the political aisle are talking out loud about possibly moving to change America's move to impose tariff's on China, Canada, and Europe.... Doing something to take away Donald Trump's ability to make Economic and Foreign Policy is gonna … [Read more...] about Could Congress move to check Trump on the tariffs and other things?…Open Thread for 6/1/18
On Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Mike Pence and the Vice Presidency ….
The Hill has an extensive piece from “First in Line: Presidents, Vice Presidents and the Pursuit of Power” .... The so-called bromance that developed between Joe Biden and Barack Obama is a rare phenomenon. Most relationships between presidents and vice presidents dissolve … [Read more...] about On Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Mike Pence and the Vice Presidency ….
Pope to host talks on Climate Change….
Seems that if the American President won't seriously talk about the issue? The head of the Catholic Church will? Pope Francis is hosting a gathering next week at the Vatican with executives of major oil producers and investment firms to talk about how the companies can … [Read more...] about Pope to host talks on Climate Change….
Canada backs out of NAFTA talks after Trump demand…
It appears that VP Pence, under his boss's orders, added a clause that the Canadians' simply won't agree to ... Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that a NAFTA deal was within reach when Vice President Mike Pence scuttled it by demanding the inclusion of a “sunset” … [Read more...] about Canada backs out of NAFTA talks after Trump demand…
Trump the deal maker….Huh?….
Politico does a piece on the 'real' Donald J. Trump deal making.... Trump back in the day ? Isn't Trump today as President of the United State's.... His ego isn't enough these days... “I’m a negotiator. I’ve done very well over the years through negotiation,” he said … [Read more...] about Trump the deal maker….Huh?….
Canada will make money on Trump’s aluminun tariff …..
'Industry analyst says Trump just wrote the Canadian aluminum industry 'a cheque for $600 million' Trade actions like the ones taken by the Trump administration this week are intended to inflict pain, and the steel and aluminum tariffs levied by the Trump administration are … [Read more...] about Canada will make money on Trump’s aluminun tariff …..
Trump stops beating down his own party members?
That according to the right leaning Washington Examiner.... President Trump has stopped beating up on Republicans in Congress ahead of critical midterm elections, among the few instances in which the unconventional populist has embraced the role of traditional party … [Read more...] about Trump stops beating down his own party members?