The Cook Political Repork thinks so less than six months out from election day 2018.... As the political universe fixates on the battles for control of Congress, little attention is being paid to the 36 gubernatorial contests on the ballot in November. But, the stakes for … [Read more...] about Add Governorships to the Democratic November ‘wave’?
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Trump double’s down against China with more tariffs….
Donald Trump is going HARD at China .... This is just another of his back and forth with that country which he needs for dealing with North Korea something he wants...And a country that does a lot of trade with America...A country that owns a good amount American real estate , … [Read more...] about Trump double’s down against China with more tariffs….
WANTED…Barack Obama back to help Democrats….
The ex-President has been enjoying the good life after being in the 'bubble' for more than eight years.... But everyday he finds the guy who he tried to give advice to when he left office ? Trying to erase EVERYTHING he has done during his time running the country.... It … [Read more...] about WANTED…Barack Obama back to help Democrats….
Former Obama staff spread across the country and run for office…..
Barack Obama has finished his time trying to carry the politicalo ball.... Those who worked for him and embraced the energy and hope he brought to politics are NOT giving up....Not with the constant reminder of how their efforts are under attack daily from Donald Trump and … [Read more...] about Former Obama staff spread across the country and run for office…..
Is Preet Bharara getting ready to run for New York Atty General?
The guy who went after a lot of New York State politicians and was promised to keep his US Atty. job by Trump, only to be fired has been iffy about actually becoming an elected lawman... But he has been under a LOT of pressure to jump into the New York State AG job , which … [Read more...] about Is Preet Bharara getting ready to run for New York Atty General?
Democrats claw back from their 2010/2012 loses across the country…
During President Obama's terms in office Democrats lost their shirts, pants undrewear and sock's of elective offices country wide.... They are slowly.... But solidly, getting their clothes back.... Piece by piece Democratic candidate Lauren Arthur won a special … [Read more...] about Democrats claw back from their 2010/2012 loses across the country…
The Politics of the American South….?
The New York Times does a piece about the American South and what might be shifting politics....and what might Not.... “Why do black people still live in the South?” a black friend from Chicago asked me last year, genuinely bewildered. She had just seen the film “Mudbound,” … [Read more...] about The Politics of the American South….?
‘Jungle Primaries’….The Democrats could get locked out of things in some places…Cali and other RESULTS
Open Primaries , also known as 'Jungle Primaries' have strung up in some places.... It was seen as a 'reform' thing.... It may come back to bite the Democrats in the ass in California..... Then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) hailed the initiative’s passage as a vehicle … [Read more...] about ‘Jungle Primaries’….The Democrats could get locked out of things in some places…Cali and other RESULTS