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On April 12 I wrote an article "Trump can not be trusted to reopen the economy" in which I stated: Every step taken has been made with his own re-election foremost in mind. At every stage, he has put Trump first. It is undeniable that we have witnessed an American POTUS make decisions that prove … Continue reading Trump Can Not Be Trusted To Reopen The Economy. Part 2
85% of red states are spiking Covid-19 cases and 77% of blue states are flat or declining. Why? It is driven by which officials and news you listen to. If you believe Trump and Fox, you're more likely to die today.
Why the liberal Twitterverse is wrong (again) - the GOP defense is going to achieve exactly what they want it to.
I understand that deciding to focus on any one of the literally thousands of lies Trump has told may seem like a needle in a hay stack, but the economy is a BIG one in elections. And the economy is pretty good right now. Just not as good as Trump claims. And not that much … Continue reading Trump’s “Greatest Economy” Lie
David Corn, DC Bureau Chief of liberal magazine Mother Jones, recently release a list of possible investigations awaiting House Democrats. It is a very long list. And it highlights a burning question within Democratic power circles - how to use the investigative power of the new Democratic majority. I'm going to share a business-oriented … Continue reading The Long List of Investigative Options for Democrats, And How NOT To Screw It Up
In the 1950's and 60's, those in power in conservative/GOP states used systematic, extraordinary measures to limit the votes of black Americans. In the 2000's, with a majority on the Supreme Court, the conservative/GOP appointees decided that the Federal oversight of voting decisions in the most conservative states was no longer needed, clearing the … Continue reading Channeling John Lewis
In the last two days, bombs were sent to at least seven Democrats who have specifically been the subject of relentless, false and vicious attacks by Trump. After three years of rallies encouraging violence, and casting those who received bombs as a clear and present danger to the American way of life, last night at … Continue reading Bombs, Fake News and Soul Searching
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