Nancy Pelosi is gonna lead the US House again as Speaker.... Chuck Schumer is gonna still be Minority leader in the US Senate.... Donald Trump will be President (Maybe?).... Almost as rough as it's gonna be for Donna Trump? It will be for Pelosi and Schumer and their … [Read more...] about 2019/2020…Democrats will have political power AND need to use it wisely…
Republicans
Trump and Republicans will take a hit if they lose the House and break even on the Senate…
Donald Trump is out front in saying despite his barnstorming around the country ranting about illegal immigration and Republicans mostly standing behind him even when he has trouble with reality and the truth? He can twist todays voting result as a win....Ah, No matter … [Read more...] about Trump and Republicans will take a hit if they lose the House and break even on the Senate…
A Look at voter ID hills to climb in Texas….
A piece in the Atlantic sheds light on how the Republicans employ their voter suppression by making the obtaining of ID that would allow you to excise your right to vote VERY difficult.... This year, I voted in Texas for the first time. It was complicated. Registering to … [Read more...] about A Look at voter ID hills to climb in Texas….
Republicans will look to Trump as the Senate savior ….
Conceding that they WILL lose their majority in the US House? Republicans, with Trump in the lead, will try to sell the media and their base that their losses the House where NOT their fault and that Trump was responsible for keeping their majority in the Senate.... If for … [Read more...] about Republicans will look to Trump as the Senate savior ….
Obama…Why are the people who won the last election ‘so mad all the time?’
The last American President, who is out doing some final campaigning for Democrats asks a heckler why are Trump supporters are so worked up even though they have control over the White House and Congress? The question kinda leans on the fact that Donald Trump, their party … [Read more...] about Obama…Why are the people who won the last election ‘so mad all the time?’
Republicans are working to take away the ability to vote in some places…
As America turns browner? Mostly Republican states impose restrictions on the basic act and right of voting..... There shrinking numbers therefore become magnified ..... It is dangerous in a democracy... Limiting access to voting is rooted deep in American … [Read more...] about Republicans are working to take away the ability to vote in some places…
The NRA goes silent…..
The Gun lobby group has fallen on hard times and has dropped out of the mainstream.... Already vulnerable Republicans in swing districts have distanced themselves from the National Rifle Association, downplaying their top ratings that long were a political boon. And the NRA … [Read more...] about The NRA goes silent…..
Trump’s immigration beatdown could end up hurting his party…..
Donald Trump has been making up things about a 'caravan' of refugee's walking thru Mexico from several Central American country tries seeking refuge in America.... The US military has informed the White House that the group which started at an estimated 5,000 and has dwindled … [Read more...] about Trump’s immigration beatdown could end up hurting his party…..