Donald Trump has sold himself to millions as the great deal maker.... Those of us who have looked into that boast know otherwise.... I have pointed out previously how Trump's actions in real estate, an airline, and school, and other things have NOT come out so … [Read more...] about Trump deal making weakness worries lawmakers…..
Republicans
Charlie Cook offers Republicans some US House hope…
They move four November House races to the Republican's favor... But with caution.... After a rough start to year, House Republicans are suddenly feeling less pessimistic about their fall prospects. At the "macro" level, robust economic data and positive developments on the … [Read more...] about Charlie Cook offers Republicans some US House hope…
Congressional Leadership Fund a Republican super PAC in the fight for the House….
Republican House Speaker Ryan has his money arm out to save the day for the party in the midterm elections that look like a Democratic 'wave ' election.... The initiative by the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), now includes 34 … [Read more...] about Congressional Leadership Fund a Republican super PAC in the fight for the House….
It’s Trump time…There ain’t No Rules anymore?….
My wife just told about a call she got about the student load she is paying off... The lady on the phones said she was from the Education Dept..... Said she had all these new programs my wife could apply for to help her with loan.... Huh? My wife says she just looked … [Read more...] about It’s Trump time…There ain’t No Rules anymore?….
Republicans rush to Fill Federal Court spots They Denied To Obama For 6 Year’s…
Politics CAN be a dirty two faced business .... After denying confirmation of judges Democratic President Obama sent up for approval? Those same spots are now being voted in with conservative Republicans overighting the system that had been in plces for … [Read more...] about Republicans rush to Fill Federal Court spots They Denied To Obama For 6 Year’s…
Moderate Republicans begin push for a House vote on DACA….
Using a procedural method that their House Speaker does NOT want? Moderate Republicans , who want Congress to act on paasing legislation to codify the program which has been extended repeatily by Presidential action..... Democrats will wait until the Republicans get enough … [Read more...] about Moderate Republicans begin push for a House vote on DACA….
Republicans can’t do away with Social Security, so they’re cutting its offices
...by Joan McCarter @ Daily Kos.... Since 2000, the Social Security Administration has been forced to close one out of 10 of its field offices—125 offices out of 1,250—because of budget cuts. Since Republicans have been unable to cut the benefits … [Read more...] about Republicans can’t do away with Social Security, so they’re cutting its offices
Republican members of the House didn’t do too good in yesterday’s primaries…
The PowerPost over at the Washington Post points to another sign that Republicans' are in trouble for the fall midterm election cycle.... Republican members of the House fared especially poorly Tuesday in primaries across four states, offering fresh evidence that this fall … [Read more...] about Republican members of the House didn’t do too good in yesterday’s primaries…
