Maybe? 1.9 million people filed for unemployment benefits last month bringing to total number to over 40 million since the virus restrictions kicked in and closed the country's economy down... Experts thing there is 30 million people actually receiving the money from their … [Read more...] about Jobless claims slow for May…Economy Bottomed out?…Open Thread for June 4th, 2020
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Republican’s will continue extra jobless money…
I guess some of the Republicans in the US Senate woke up.... The extra $600 a week unemployment benefit IS good for the economy... Republicans who get paid by us taxpayers over a $100,000 a year thought it was too much and wanted to end the extra money? That was … [Read more...] about Republican’s will continue extra jobless money…
New poll has Trump ahead of Biden only 44% to 43% in Texas….
Ouch? I do NOT think Joe Biden will beat Donald Trump in Texas voting in November....Though It would be a blow out for Biden if he did best Trump there.... But? These poll numbers are NOT a good look for Trump & Co. President Donald Trump and former Vice President … [Read more...] about New poll has Trump ahead of Biden only 44% to 43% in Texas….
British PM Johnson says he’ll take those from Hong Kong who want to escape China’s rule…
Boris is talking about 3 MILLION people.... I somehow think some of those might stop off in America and not make it to the the UK? I mean can the Brits fit another few million along with those the Middle East? Prime Minister Boris Johnson raised the stakes in a … [Read more...] about British PM Johnson says he’ll take those from Hong Kong who want to escape China’s rule…
Joe Biden begins to map out ‘revolutionary’ agenda?
Ok? If you are a Bernie Sanders person? Please read this piece in The Washington Post by Matt Viser .... It will make you happy and does Matt hope you then get up and think about actually supporting ole' Joe? If you're a Joe Bide voters relax.... Most of what Matt … [Read more...] about Joe Biden begins to map out ‘revolutionary’ agenda?
The virus has slowed in the first hard hit Northeast..But still holding on in other places…
The early lockdowns a social distancing efforts seem to have worked in the Northeast... The doubts and culture have worked against some other area's... But American IS leaving their homes as the weather gets warmer.... And there are the protest's also.... In the weeks … [Read more...] about The virus has slowed in the first hard hit Northeast..But still holding on in other places…
On Joe Biden NOT being Trump…. NOT being enough?
Wait? Lets get something straight.... The writer of the piece in the NY Times IS trying to sell something that misses a BASIC.... He may have heard protestors asking g for more and MORE..... But? They ain't getting ANYTHING MORE unless come November … [Read more...] about On Joe Biden NOT being Trump…. NOT being enough?
Joe Biden leads Trump by double digits in new poll….
Consistent with other polls taken in since the virus started in March... Donald Trump is behind Joe Biden in his handling of the virus and economy... (EVERY POLL) And? This poll was taken during the first days after the Floyd incident also.... Democrats are … [Read more...] about Joe Biden leads Trump by double digits in new poll….