Some big news today: x I’m proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats. If you’re in one of their districts or states, make sure you vote for them this fall. And if you can, vote early—by mail or in person. https://t.co/PSm3Rf3wkF pic.twitter.com/7RXrJriBz8— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 3,…
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20th Amendment: Trump wants delay to drag him over the finish line, but for #President Pelosi
Fortunately, Trump has telegraphed one of his tactical options to remain in power. x For nearly 90 years, the Constitution has contained a built-in safeguard against presidents who try to retain power beyond the end of their term: presidential power automatically passes to the House Speaker at noon on January 20 if the incumbent muddies…
President Obama's Statement On Rep. John Lewis' (D. GA) Passing
From President Obama just now: x Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did:https://t.co/KbVfYt5CeQ— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2020 John Lewis was a true American Hero. Rest In Power good sir.
Rolling Stone, “Battleground Michigan: Inside the Fights Over the President and the Pandemic”
Stephen Rodrick at Rolling Stone has a great piece about Michigan’s status as a battleground state during a pandemic which is a sobering reminder of while we should expand our map, we can’t take these states for granted: James Carville once famously said that between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is Alabama. Leave Detroit, and Michigan…
Health Care Activist, Ady Barkan, Officially Endorses Joe Biden For President
From the New York Times: x YouTube Video Ady Barkan, the prominent liberal activist and advocate for “Medicare for all,” is endorsing Joseph R. Biden Jr. for president, in a sign that some progressives who opposed Mr. Biden in the Democratic primary race are increasingly willing to actively support him against President Trump. In the primary campaign, Mr. Barkan endorsed…
Chris Hayes lays into President: Trump must resign for COVID-19 catastrophe
Chris Hayes made the cut and dry case that the president should resign for causing the COVID-19 catastrophe that is costing lives. Chris Hayes was on point necessarily disparaging the President x x YouTube Video Watch complete episodes here. Chris Hayes did not mince words as he used the president's own words to prove he is responsible…
The Economist, “Joe Biden has a good chance of becoming a surprisingly activist president”
The Economist has a great piece out about former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential candidate. The part that I think always deserves emphasis about how Biden has quickly reached out to Bernie Sanders and his team to help draft a progressive agenda that he can implement as president: When Mr Sanders dropped out a month…
No Schvitz: “the president himself posed a danger to the national security of the United States”
Trump’s phone calls with world leaders has probably been a source of much entertainment for the SIGINT community, considering how leaky his channels of communication have been. The current revelations about the frequency and timing of calls with Putin probably has been interesting as probably have been the ability of security agencies to archive WhatsApp…
'We need a president who will care more about living Americans and less about dead Confederates'
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee appeared on Face the Nation this morning, and he made some good points. The first being that an American president should probably be more concerned about the lives of our citizens than the memories of traitors who rose up against the legitimate government of the United States so they could continue…
IDIOT! Reality Game Show 'President' Trump Thinks TV Ratings are 'The Real Polls'
Every day seems to provide a new opportunity to declare that Donald Trump has done or said something that is even worse than anything he's done or said before. It may seem redundant or hyperbole, but somehow Trump actually does rise to the challenge and manages to exceed whatever heinousness he excreted the day before….
Doctor slams President. Trump’s action ‘Criminal’ and is “public health malpractice.”
Dr. Vin Gupta was pulling no punches. He lit into President Trump calling his actions criminal and tantamount to public health malpractice. Dr. Vin Gupta castigates the president. x x YouTube Video Watch full episodes here. Gupta reminded the audience that the sensible medical community was urging the President that at minimum, have the rally outside…
Steve Schmidt nails the President on Tulsa rally & his dangerous incompetence.
Steve Schmidt in his characteristic searing manner slams Trump's Tulsa Rally as only he could. His critique hits all of Trump's major weak spots. Steve Schmidt slams the President for his Tulsa Rally x x YouTube Video Watch the episodes here. As everyone probably knows by now, Donald Trump's Tulsa Rally was a bust. In fact,…
NC-Sen: “The president just tear-gassed peaceful Americans. Where are you, Thom Tillis (R)?”
From yesterday’s Charlotte Observer: That’s right. Donald Trump’s officers teargassed peaceful Americans. So he could use a church as a stage and a Bible as a prop. It was terrifying. It was shameful. If it leaves you shaking your head and asking where the bottom is with this president, we understand. If it leaves you…
Julián Castro Officially Endorses Joe Biden For President
This just in: Joe Biden recognizes the urgent need for real reform to address our broken policing system. I’m proud to support him, and I look forward to seeing these reforms become law, so that what happened to George Floyd never happens again. pic.twitter.com/MKcOCk526Z — Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) June 2, 2020 Julián Castro on Tuesday…
#BunkerBoy Boogaloo “I am your president of law and order”- night seven of post-George Floyd curfews
It’s easy to see PBO in a Hawai’ian shirt, but while Trump would never be seen in such apparel, Trump has chosen to promote antifa over Boogaloo Boys, even as no member of the former has ever been seen brandishing a firearm. Boogaloo Boys explicitly want a civil war and have been willing to disrupt…
President Obama Is Wasting No Time Helping Joe Biden Get Ready To Kick Trump's Ass In November
Received this e-mail today from former President Barack Obama in support of former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign: The crisis we face underscores the necessity for real leadership in the White House. I know from firsthand experience that Joe is up for the job. Joe’s optimism and vision for America will get this country…
AFL-CIO Officially Endorses Joe Biden For President
Some big news today: The AFL-CIO, the country’s largest coalition of labor unions, endorsed Joe Biden for president Tuesday, with the organization’s top official vowing to wage an aggressive effort to help him defeat President Trump. Union officials cemented their support for the former vice president in a vote of the organization’s general board, joining a long…
CO-Sen: “Cory Gardner’s political relationship with the president reads like a tawdry romance novel”
The Atlantic has a great piece about how U.S. Senator Cory Gardner’s (R. CO) loyalty to Trump is going to cost him big time this year: These days, Trump’s hold on the GOP base is so total that Republican incumbents around the country cross him at their peril. Tribal loyalty is the new normal. In…
“Donald Trump, the Most Unmanly President”
That is how Tom Nichols describes him in this powerful piece in The Atlantic. I might note the phrase “the Most Unmanly President” has been trending on Twitter today. The piece, which is well worth your reading (and the publication allows several free reads/month) is subtitled Why don’t the president’s supporters hold him to their…
