The 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination sweepstakes list IS long.... Add this Democratic US Senator from Oregon possibly to it... Sen. Jeff Merkley made his first stops in New Hampshire over the weekend, fanning speculation that he is considering a run for the … [Read more...] about Add Senator Jeff Merkley to the Democrats looking at a 2020 Presidential run…
Trump kicks out 60 Russian officers, shuts their Seattle consulate….
Forgive this dog for being cynical , but ? Ya HAD to know something like this would hit the media this morning..... Why? Stormy Daniels Principally and little bit of John Bolton I'm guessing... One of the talking heads mentioned this off handily last … [Read more...] about Trump kicks out 60 Russian officers, shuts their Seattle consulate….
Political Roundup for March 26th, 2018…Florida turnout and McAuiffe 2020?…RRH Elections…
FL-Turnout: Adam Smith of the Tampa Bay Times, who is probably the best political reporter in Florida, is skeptical of a lot of things. His specific skepticism in this article, though, is of any rise in turnout among younger voters and Puerto Ricans. Democrats in the Sunshine … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for March 26th, 2018…Florida turnout and McAuiffe 2020?…RRH Elections…
No Donald…. Lawyers are NOT knocking on your door to work for you….
WTF would they? Mueller on the other hand? Has Lawyers, FBI agents, IRS agents, Treasury people and other criminal case Dept of Justice people ALL working for HIM.... In additions? He has gotten assistance also from several sources within the intelligence … [Read more...] about No Donald…. Lawyers are NOT knocking on your door to work for you….
Gun maker Remington files for bankruptcy protection…
...from the Hill.... Remington Outdoor Co., a major U.S. gun manufacturer, reportedly filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday. The company, which is facing mounting debt and lawsuits related to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, announced last month … [Read more...] about Gun maker Remington files for bankruptcy protection…
Could US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) lose his Senate spot to a Democrat?
Politico poses the question if the current US Senate Majority Leader runs again in 2020.... The person looking for McConnell's job is Matt Jones a Obama supporter Progressive Democrat in Kentucky.... Yea.... You read that right.... Kentucky... ......“What does … [Read more...] about Could US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) lose his Senate spot to a Democrat?
Rating Change: Costello’s Decision Shifts Pennsylvania’s 6th Further Toward Democrats…
...from Roll Call... If Republican Rep. Ryan A. Costello thought he could win, it sure seems like he would have run again. But despite having nearly $1.4 million in campaign funds on Dec. 31, the 41-year-old congressman is not seeking re-election in the newly-drawn 6th … [Read more...] about Rating Change: Costello’s Decision Shifts Pennsylvania’s 6th Further Toward Democrats…
17 hours on a B-787 from Australia to London….
...from theGuardian.... his is the story of a flight. But it starts with a few caveats. Firstly, it is not a normal flight – the passengers are not your average travellers as they include ministers, CEOs and more journalists than politicians would normally be comfortable … [Read more...] about 17 hours on a B-787 from Australia to London….