Been THAT way for a long time.... Every time Trump and his followers go for the race card? They energize Black voters to get up and vote.... Add that to Suburban White voters, Women and Hispanics? You recapture the US House from Republicans and have closer races even … [Read more...] about The Black vote proves the key to Democratic gains in 2018….
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Democrats look to expand their voter base in the Sunbelt…
While they seem to have developed trouble in Ohio and Florida? They have made gains in the Red / Republican Sunbelt region.... Democrats made major gains across the Sunbelt in the midterm elections, changing the political landscape in states like Arizona and Nevada ahead of … [Read more...] about Democrats look to expand their voter base in the Sunbelt…
Is Beto O’Rourke the Democratic second coming?
Democrat Beto O'Rourke just lost the race for US Senator from Texas .... LOST... From media reports you'd never know it.... It's almost like some people are viewing O'Rourke's loss like a tune-up.... Yes....For those of us around in the late 1960's this a guy who … [Read more...] about Is Beto O’Rourke the Democratic second coming?
Donald Trump The Commander-in-Chief?
Samantha Power @SamanthaJPower Trump “loves” the US military. He just: - never visits US troops at war. - keeps > 5,000 soldiers away from home at Thanksgiving in a fabricated border mission. - fails to honor our vets on Veterans Day. -trashes two of our greats, … [Read more...] about Donald Trump The Commander-in-Chief?
The US Department of Defense is going silent?….
Defense One has reported that the US Military is quietly cutting back releasing information to the media, Congress and the public these days... At a time of rampant executive branch corruption and large increases in defense spending, Americans are rightly concerned about the … [Read more...] about The US Department of Defense is going silent?….
Nobody actually wants to challenge Nancy Pelosi…
I'm posting this because it's just part of the media bull shit that argues that Pelosi will NOT be the incoming US House Speaker come January.... She WILL be... I'm featuring a post that just reinforces Pelosi 's view , in public, that she will have the job.... … [Read more...] about Nobody actually wants to challenge Nancy Pelosi…
Bill Nelson Concedes Florida US Senate Race…
Recounts seldom change results in elections.... It didn't in Florida this time either.... Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has conceded Florida’s Senate race to his Republican opponent Gov. Rick Scott following a hand recount. “I just spoke with Senator Bill Nelson, who … [Read more...] about Bill Nelson Concedes Florida US Senate Race…
Republicans need to decide if protecting Trump is worth the price of destroying their party…Daily Kos
By Laurence Lewis @ Daily Kos... With Republicans in control of both houses of Congress, Donald Trump has been able to operate as if he is above the law. Congressional committees tasked with oversight and protection of the balance of powers instead … [Read more...] about Republicans need to decide if protecting Trump is worth the price of destroying their party…Daily Kos