Yup..... Joe Biden is doing a hard sell to local and state official's to ignore the 'defund the police' stuff and hire cops.... He, as other Democrats, are trying to go 'Law and Order' against the post pandemic crime and violence increases across America.... Yes there … [Read more...] about President Biden wants cities to use Federal money to hire MORE cops…..
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Minority voters and Progressives…..
The N Y Times does a piece on the two that may surprise some .... But? NOT those who are up on their politics.... In the vote this week for the Democratic choice for Mayor.... An ex-NYPD cop has out distanced a progressive endorsed by iconic progressive poster … [Read more...] about Minority voters and Progressives…..
Voting Rights Bill Blocked by US Senate Republicans….
This was a certainty.... No chance of this becoming a bill... Republicans want LESS voting by Americans.... The vote in the US Senate was actually 50/50.... But the US Senate rules require 60 votes fro major legislation ..... Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked … [Read more...] about Voting Rights Bill Blocked by US Senate Republicans….
Could Voter Turnout over ride Republican’s Suppression efforts next year?
They lined up last November .... That sometimes after traveling to polling places away from their homes... They waited for hours some places..... They made SURE to show up... Some brought their mail-in ballots to be hand turned in.... Above ALL? THEY MADE SURE … [Read more...] about Could Voter Turnout over ride Republican’s Suppression efforts next year?
Democrats give away their redistricting control across the country?
Yes.... According to new Politico piece.... This while Republicans get serious about their efforts to control the process where they can.... Democrats 'doing the right thing' could cost them up to 25 House seats.... Democrats have gained control of state legislatures … [Read more...] about Democrats give away their redistricting control across the country?
Democrats struggle on post Infrastructure reconciliation bill….
Republicans have widdled down the President Biden Infrattuwture effort.... In order to accept what's left? Democrats want a Really BIG bill to be voted on thru a simple majority reconciliation vote.... It IS gonna be REALLY TOUGH..... Senate Budget Chair Bernie … [Read more...] about Democrats struggle on post Infrastructure reconciliation bill….
Democratic lawmakers admit Universal Healthcare isn’t something they see coming ….
Progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed Joe Biden hard on setting up a form of Universal Healthcare.... Nothing.... The Public Option has been set up in only 3 states.... Even in those states? Private/Commercial Health Insurance stays there.... The Biden admin … [Read more...] about Democratic lawmakers admit Universal Healthcare isn’t something they see coming ….
Some Praise For Joe Manchin?…..
Ezra Klein does piece in the NY Times about the West Virginia DEMOCRATIC USA Senator that seem's to be a pain in the ass to some in his party, but keeps getting re-elected in state that doesn't really elect Democrats anymore.... Let me start with something you don’t … [Read more...] about Some Praise For Joe Manchin?…..