I/P Bernie Sanders sets the recent record straight. Updated

Bernie Sanders opinion piece in the NYT is an important read. It is also important to recognize who sparked this latest round of murder. Palestinian families in the Jerusalem neighborhood … Read More

BREAKING: McConnell Caves, Will Yield to Schumer [Updated]

I was watching Rachel’s taped interview with Chuck Schumer, and she asked him what he would do if McConnell refused to yield on the fillibuster. Schumer just smiled and he … Read More

[Updated] Is the American Experiment Over?

Back in 1787, as the Constitutional Convention ended, a woman came up to Ben Franklin and asked him what we got. He replied, “A republic, madam, if you can keep … Read More

A short note on face masks [UPDATED]

I watched Mike Pence’s joint appearance today with TX Gov. Greg Abbott, and wanted to point out the latest, harmful and obfuscating dodge when it comes to wearing face masks. … Read More

No Way Can Biden Choose Klobuchar After the Floyd Murder [Updated w/ Corrected Sources]

 Updated   Friday, May 29, 2020 · 4:36:46 AM +00:00 · Dan K Political Wire, where I found the story this morning, has modified it slightly, saying that “An earlier … Read More

UPDATED:Change Research/CNBC Poll Shows Tight Races In These 6 Swing States (AZ, FL, MI, NC, PA, WI)

UPDATE: Due to the confusing numbers in the Tweet, the poll does show Biden winning nationally but gives Trump a two point lead in the swing states. I have changed … Read More

Pompeo Insists the G7 Ministers Call it the “Wuhan Virus” [Updated w/ “G6” Responses]

Our rapturous Secretary of State not only insists on calling the coronavirus by the racist monicker “Wuhan virus,” he’s trying to force the G7 foreign ministers to go along: UK … Read More

Moscow Mitch Makes Mistake [Updated: He Admits He Doesn't Have the Votes]

Nicholas Fandos writes in the New York Times impeachment liveblog that “There might be a strategic reason the trial is slowing down,” pointing out that the Trump defense has slowed … Read More

Was Schiff's “Head on a Pike” Quote a Tactical Error? (Updated with Response)

Did Adam Schiff make a tactical blunder when he mentioned a threat now making the news rounds that any Republican who voted against Trump “would find his head on a … Read More

You Give Me Yovanovitch and I'll Give You Biden [UPDATED: J. Rubin Gets It]

This story’s been up for over 3 hours now; I’m surprised no one has picked up on it: Ukraine prosecutor offered information related to Biden in exchange for ambassador’s ouster, … Read More

UPDATED: These House Democrats Are Wavering On Impeachment, They Need To Hear From You NOW

So here’s the latest news about impeachment: House Democratic leaders are bracing for some defections among a group of moderate Democrats in swing districts who are concerned a vote to … Read More

Rudy to Testify? Really? [Updated]

All Washington is astonished that Trump, about to be impeached for putting the arm on Ukraine, sent his personal shyster back to Kyiv to do it some more. But remember … Read More

Lt. Colonel Vindman Fired. Updated.

TPM (Bolds mine) “On Sunday, National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who gave a bombshell testimony in the House impeachment investigation last month on President Donald … Read More

Netanyahu's “Trump Heights” is Fake News [Updated]

TPM is reporting several Israeli papers are saying that “Trump Heights” — Netanyahu’s latest attempt to flatter Trump — is nothing more than a sign and may never be anything … Read More

UPDATED: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! My Community Quilt has arrived!

Late last winter I came down with a pretty bad case of diverticulitis that landed me in the hospital for a few days with some of the worse pain I’ve … Read More

UPDATED: Asst Wayne Cty prosecutor re: Baltimore protesters: “Shoot em. Period. End of discussion.”

Originally posted at Eclectablog.com. Shoot 'em? Teana Walsh, an assistant Wayne County, Michigan prosecutor posted this on her Facebook page after watching images of protesters and rioters in Baltimore following … Read More