Nate Cohen over at the Upshot is out with a piece that reasons that some of the Trump won districts around the country that have well educated voters....AND ...Also some blue collar working voters are slipping away from Republicans... If he has this right? Democrats could, … [Read more...] about Battleground districts multiply in surprising places….Democrats seek to benefit….
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AG Sessions setting up a unit to protect religion in America ….
Remember the part about separation of' church and state'? Oh, and does ANYONE think that Sessions is gonna afford Muslims that same effort? Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Monday that the Department of Justice is creating a "religious liberty task … [Read more...] about AG Sessions setting up a unit to protect religion in America ….
Bernie Sanders “Medicare for All” could cost $33 trillion…..
This is my main issue with the guy.... Bedsides him not actually being a Democrat? His 'Single-Payer' idea would be impossible to pay for.... The bill on this might not be correct.... But it points to a problem that Sanders has... A new study from the Mercatus … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders “Medicare for All” could cost $33 trillion…..
Lawmakers and others don’t support Trump as much as Republican voters do….
NBC's First Read is out with a piece that examines how lawmakers in Congress continue to quietly NOT give Trump everything he wants and outside groups NOT happy about Trump's continued push for a trade war.... The problem is that it appears that Republican voters STILL support … [Read more...] about Lawmakers and others don’t support Trump as much as Republican voters do….
2020 Democratic Presidential hopefuls have already begun the early money hunt…..
The top of list people are already chis-crossing the country collecting political IOU's and talking to Democratic campaign donors .... Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have distinct advantages over the rest of the field.... Those unable to reach certain money bench marks … [Read more...] about 2020 Democratic Presidential hopefuls have already begun the early money hunt…..
Conservative rich guy Koch sets off Steve Bannon’s anger….
Seems the Koch Brothers don't think Donald Trump's tariff wars are a good idea..... That's not sitting right with Trump's former right hand guy Bannon, who want's the rich guys to 'shut up and get with the program'..... Former White House chief strategist Steven Bannon on … [Read more...] about Conservative rich guy Koch sets off Steve Bannon’s anger….
A look at Donald Trump’s support…
Several here at the PDog remind us over and OVER that some polls have Donald Trump's support at up to 80% of Republicans... Here's few looks at this.... FiveThirtyEight..... Critics of President Trump want Republicans to do more. The argumentgoes something like this: … [Read more...] about A look at Donald Trump’s support…
San Juan Mayor Cruz will endorse Democratic Florida US Senator Nelson ….
Over 100,000 of Puerto Rico's islanders have moved to Florida in response to conditions after Hurricane Maria.... Reports and polling have not been good for Democratic Senator Bill Nelson .... Few of the islanders, who can vote on the mainland know of Nelson and fewer have … [Read more...] about San Juan Mayor Cruz will endorse Democratic Florida US Senator Nelson ….