As we wait to see if a character on President Donald Trump’s former reality show brings down his presidency with an audio recording of him using a racial slur after him bragging about sexual assault did not, it is time for today’s roundup: President/National Trump-Racist: … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for August 15, 2018…Trump-Racist…RRH Elections
August 14, 2018 primaries after action report….Cook House race changes…
The Hill highlights five things the morning after.... Democrats rode a wave of firsts on Tuesday, becoming in Vermont the first major party to nominate an openly transgender woman for governor, while potentially picking the first African-American Democrat to serve in the House … [Read more...] about August 14, 2018 primaries after action report….Cook House race changes…
Republican?…Can I live with Trump world?
A Grand Ole Party supported cast a doubtful eye on the company his party leader has kept.... This week’s news about Omarosa secretly taping chief of staff John Kelly and President Donald Trump is yet another reminder of something about Trumpworld: Politics has always attracted … [Read more...] about Republican?…Can I live with Trump world?
Trump refuses Congress effort to block funding for recognition of Crimea as part of Russia…
Donald Trump again wants to go his own way to buddy up to Russian President Putin, even if his Intelligence and Defense Department 's don't want to go along (NATO and the Europeans either) and Congress either.... Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a formal declaration … [Read more...] about Trump refuses Congress effort to block funding for recognition of Crimea as part of Russia…
Only 31 % of American voters like Trump as a person…59 %dislike him…Q Poll…
The guy isn't REALLY a likable person..... Even among Republicans he's just at what his overall numbers are at with 66% 'liking' him.... Most people in the Quinnipiac University National Poll feel that Trump favors white over people of color and embraces racist's, pushing … [Read more...] about Only 31 % of American voters like Trump as a person…59 %dislike him…Q Poll…
Is Florida having Democratic Party voter troubles?
Politico has a piece on the view for Florida's Democrats, starting with US Senator Bill Nelson's problems.... Narrowly ahead with Hispanic voters, which Democratic thought would be a big boost for him? The rest of the down ballot party candidates seem to be … [Read more...] about Is Florida having Democratic Party voter troubles?
August 14, 2018 Primary day…..
The August 14 primary elections will set up several key pickup opportunities for Democrats in the 2018 midterms: Come November, they could finally unseat Republican Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin and they could also win a handful of House districts in the Badger State and in … [Read more...] about August 14, 2018 Primary day…..
Nelson regains the Hispanic lead in Florida US Senate race….
GOP Governor Rick Scott HAD been leading in the polling.... But incumbent Democrat Nelson now has moved up... The vote is going to be tight... Democrats need this seat in the US Senate... Sen. Bill Nelson holds a narrow 44-41 percent lead over Gov. Rick Scott among … [Read more...] about Nelson regains the Hispanic lead in Florida US Senate race….