The United Auto Workers union said Sunday that its members at General Motors will walk out by midnight if the automaker does not meet its demands, setting the stage for the nation's first auto strike in 12 years. A union statement suggests the two sides are still very far … [Read more...] about GM Union auto workers to go on strike….
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‘We want to stop Brexit!’ British Liberal Democratic leader Swinson….
Does she have enough support to defeat her country's exit from the European Union that a country wide vote supported BEFORE the whole thing turned into the mess it is today? Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson says she hopes to convince members to back a policy of scrapping Brexit … [Read more...] about ‘We want to stop Brexit!’ British Liberal Democratic leader Swinson….
Trump approval in key Rust Belt areas rises despite slow economic growth
Employment growth in blue-collar suburbs that supported President Trump in 2016 is lagging behind the rest of the country, the Wall Street Journal reports. The big picture: Trump’s job-approval rating in manufacturing-heavy counties in the Midwest and Northeast has risen since … [Read more...] about Trump approval in key Rust Belt areas rises despite slow economic growth
China offers a trade olive branch…exempts US soybeans and pork from tariffs…
It appears that China is attempting to get Donald Trump to stop ramping up import taxes by slowing their responses to his... The Chinese economy is slowing just like America and Europe's... The thought is China will dance with Trump until next November's general election … [Read more...] about China offers a trade olive branch…exempts US soybeans and pork from tariffs…
Elizabeth Warren vs Barack Obama?
What a surprise? Elizabeth Warren has been the flavor of the last few months by the media... He rise in the polls confirm it.... Joe Biden is holding his own and Bernie Sanders is losing some... Time to bust Warren's ballon? Politico is out with a piece which casts … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren vs Barack Obama?
US/China Trade War Update’s….
China just waived import tariffs on more than a dozen US goods. It's the first time Beijing has issued such exemptions since the US-China trade war began. The Chinese government issued tariff exemptions on 16 products, including shrimp, fish meal and cancer treatment … [Read more...] about US/China Trade War Update’s….
Trump admin moving to end government help from Federal mortgage agencies…
The Republicans have never had any love for those who ain't rich.... This move by the Trump admin to cut help for those who might need it in he South, the Midwest and rural communities, or anywhere that might not have a lot of money to put down for the American dream of owning … [Read more...] about Trump admin moving to end government help from Federal mortgage agencies…
New Poll has Trump’s approval down to 38%…..
The new Washington Post-ABC News poll has bad news for Trump and Republicans on several levels... Voting age Americans.... Registered voters... President Trump is ending a tumultuous summer with his approval rating slipping back from a July high as Americans express … [Read more...] about New Poll has Trump’s approval down to 38%…..