I think there will be certain things that are predictable for tomorrow night’s Democratic presidential debate. You know you suck as a moderator when you get panned by both Democrats and Fox “News.” And I am talking about Bothsiderist Chuck Todd. Seriously, I don’t normally pay
Some more big news today out of Texas: U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is endorsing Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez in the crowded Democratic race to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, providing one of the biggest endorsements yet in the primary. “To replace [Cornyn], we need someone
Here’s the latest news out of North Carolina today courtesy of High Point University’s latest poll: In the race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, former State Senator Cal Cunningham has the most support (29%) among self-identified registered voters who may vote in the
The last time Trump was in New Hampshire it was while he was committing impeachable offenses. Also, Roger Stone may get out of prison in time for the third Trump term. x “I hear a lot of Republicans tomorrow will vote for the weakest candidate
I smell some GOP rat fucking going on: A mysterious outside group that sprang into existence only last week will spend more than $1 million in television advertisements backing North Carolina state Sen. Erica Smith (D), one of the candidates running to challenge Sen. Thom Tillis (R)
NBC News is probably just wanting to start divisions and pie fights among Democrats, but they are reporting that former Secretary of State John Kerry was bad mouthing Bernie Sanders on a phone call in a hotel lobby in Des Moines, IA. DES MOINES, Iowa
Here’s some more news out of Texas: On Wednesday, Texas Lyceum released results from its 14th annual poll, identifying Texans' views on the 2020 elections and primaries. Pollsters surveyed 1,000 adults from Texas via telephone. The results show former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders are essentially tied to win
Took him a while but glad he’s there: Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is wading into one of Texas’ most closely watched primary challenges, endorsing progressive candidate Jessica Cisneros who has mounted a bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, one of the most conservative Democrats
Thom Hartmann appeared on Politics Done Right with a prescient message to progressives about how Democratic Super Delegates are likely to try to steal 2020 primary away from Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren. Thom Hartmann warns about Democratic Super Delegates x x YouTube Video Thom Hartmann laid out
Received this e-mail today from former State Senator, Gubernatorial candidate and grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, Jason Carter (D. GA), in support of former Columbus Mayor, Teresa Tomlinson’s (D. GA), U.S. Senate campaign: Georgia’s next United States senator isn’t going to be taking an
Received this e-mail today from former gubernatorial candidate, Stacey Abrams (D. GA), on behlaf of the Wisconsin Democratic Party: It’s no longer a secret that Wisconsin Republicans are actively working to suppress the vote. Unsurprisingly, the communities disproportionately impacted by these tactics are young people
Let’s see. Socially conservative state- Kentucky – that supposedly obsesses about abortions. Check. Big reason many Kentucky voters said they were voting for loathsome Republican Matt Bevin for governor. Check. Said Republican governor tries to shut down last abortion provider in state. Check. State legislature passes
Here’s the latest news out of North Carolina courtesy of PPP’s latest poll: In the Democratic primary for US Senate Cal Cunningham now has a double digit lead with 22% to 12% for Erica Smith with Atul Goel at 3%, Trevor Fuller at 2%, and
Description: It is clear that Joe Biden does not realize it is 2020 and not 1980. He suggested that he would consider a Republican to run as VP. It confirms the Republican-lite neoliberal moniker he has earned. Sadly, this is no surprise. The tone-deafness of
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s former Deputy Chief of Staff, Adam Jentleson, wrote that a quick coalescing around Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren is best for a Democratic win. Indigenous Pirate Radio’s Breakdancing with the Wolves podcast’s Gyasi Ross appeared on AM Joy on MSNBC.
Unlikely that folding chairs will be thrown at tonight’s Democratic debate in west LA. Included in discussion will be the latest strike at Obamacare and the impeachment of Trump. Darned Democrats are generally more liberal. x The stage is set: 7 presidential contenders will take
Archives photo: People walk in Skid Row after new school supplies were donated to thousands at Fred Jordan Missions, on September 28, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images / Mario Tama) Alan Minsky, the executive director of the Progressive Democrats of America, is also
Received this e-mail today from Attorney General Josh Shapiro (D. PA) in support of fellow Attorney General Josh Stein’s (D. NC) re-election campaign: Josh Shapiro and Josh Stein are the only two Democratic attorneys general elected in states, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, respectively, that voted in 2016 for Donald
Once again, newly elected Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has kept another campaign promise: signing an executive order that ended Matt Bevin’s “work requirements” for Medicaid. For those not in the know, Republican Governor Matt Bevin hated, hated, hated the ACA and the Medicaid expansion
Josh Marshall over at TPM has a must read about Democrats who signal weakness when it comes to confronting the patently disloyal Republican Party. As I have stated before, some political scientists have used the term “disloyal party” to identify political groups who as part
