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| Good morning from Washington, where many in the news media appear way more interested in holding President Trump’s feet to the fire than they were with President Obama. In an exclusive, Kevin Mooney shows that freedom-of-information requests to the EPA skyrocketed after Trump took office. The president and the House’s top Democrat agree to spend more of your money, Fred Lucas writes. On the podcast, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt talks about public enjoyment of public land. Plus: Mary Clare Amselem on shaking up the college scene, Daniel Davis on Hollywood and identity politics, and Kelsey Bolar on Nancy Pelosi’s big headache. |
| News EXCLUSIVE: Media Requests for EPA Records Soar Under Trump “These facts are shocking if you assume the media are fair and balanced, and not allied with one party or another,” says Media Research Center’s Tim Graham. More Commentary ‘The Squad’ Is Only the Beginning of Nancy Pelosi’s Problems Socialism—and not the soft, “Scandinavian” kind—is building so much momentum that soon, it could come to define the modern-day left. More Analysis Interior Secretary Bernhardt Shares How He’s Promoting Federalism, Opening Up Land for Hunting The interior secretary also explains why he’s moving the headquarters for the Bureau of Land Management from Washington, D.C., to Colorado. More News Art of the Budget Deal: Trump, Pelosi Agree to Up Spending and Debt The deal follows a Congressional Budget Office report showing the national debt will consume 144% of the entire U.S. economy in 30 years. More News Nearly 3,100 Federal Inmates to Be Freed Under Prison Reform The Justice Department says the inmates worked with probation offices to create “individualized release plans” to “ensure a smooth transition.” These plans included drug treatment, post-release employment aid, and youth mentorship. More Commentary Josh Hawley Wants to Break Up the College Monopoly. Why His Approach Could Help. The Missouri senator’s proposal would require colleges to pay 50% of the student loan balance for loans that enter default, giving colleges “skin in the game” and a powerful incentive to provide an education that translates well into the job market. More Commentary Scarlett Johansson Flap Shows How Identity Politics Could Ruin Acting The greatest sin in the Church of Political Correctness is presuming to speak somebody else’s narrative. More | ||
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Iran Seizes British Tanker “Britain called on Monday for a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, days after Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in what London described as an act of ‘state piracy’ in the strategic waterway… In a separate development that could generate more tensions, Iran said it had arrested 17 spies working for the CIA and sentenced some of them to death, an announcement Trump called ‘totally false.’” Reuters From the Left The left is worried about the potential for escalation and urges the Trump administration to engage in diplomatic talks. “Iran’s actions are understandable, though not forgivable, in response to the unilateral rejection of the nuclear deal by the U.S. and, more importantly, President Donald Trump’s decision to force everybody else to toe his line. Although the other parties to the Iran nuclear deal – the European Union, Russia and China – want to keep it alive, they have been almost powerless to preserve it in any meaningful way. By imposing extra-territorial sanctions on all buyers of Iranian crude with the threat of denying them access to U.S. dollars and the American banking system on which international trade depends, Trump has effectively forced everyone else to stop buying Iran’s oil. To expect Iran to abide by its side of the nuclear deal without receiving any of the benefits of trade and investment that it was due to receive in return is naive… “[Yet] should Iran’s harassment of tankers escalate, the oil importing and shipping countries may have little option other than to align themselves with the Americans, at least as far as protecting vessels is concerned. But if they’re going to use naval ships to protect tankers, they’ll have to be prepared to use their weapons, and that is an escalation that everyone wants to avoid. With nearly 15 million barrels a day of crude flows at risk, it is a step that may have to be taken, unless both sides step back from the brink and work to find a diplomatic solution.” Julian Lee, Bloomberg “Forcing crisis after crisis is a tactic, one that the Trump administration deploys on fronts both foreign and domestic. But the tactic is in service of a dangerous strategy of brinkmanship. The last crisis with Iran, which centered on the downed American drone, was averted only after Mr. Trump said he had called off a military strike at the last minute… Mr. Trump, like Mr. Obama before him, has been right in recognizing the value of talking directly with one’s adversaries. His administration long ago jettisoned the diplomatic protocol against direct talks with North Korea and the Taliban, and it now has the chance to make another grand overture.” Editorial Board, New York Times “The problem in Washington is that Trump has neither a strategy nor any strategists at his side—or at least none whom he’s keen to hear. He’s particularly disenchanted with his national security adviser, John Bolton; in recent weeks, he’s bad-mouthed Bolton for his war-happy ways to several of his friends… Last month, when Trump sent Bolton off to Mongolia instead of bringing him along to Japan for the G-20 summit, that seemed a clear sign that his days were numbered… [Meanwhile] there is no secretary of defense and hasn’t been a confirmed one since January. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, whose formal job description is chief military adviser to the president, is for the most part out of the loop… Trump is drifting toward conflict and has no idea how to stop it.” Fred Kaplan, Slate “The President initially said he knew nothing about Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s engagement with [Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad] Zarif. However, a day later, Trump confirmed that Paul is involved in diplomatic talks with Iran. Paul is not known for his diplomacy within the US government, let alone with hostile foreign powers, and he has no known history with or special knowledge of Iran. The State Department has taken the lead in past negotiations with Iran, and it’s unclear with whom Paul is coordinating within the executive branch, other than perhaps Trump… “The confusing cacophony of other US government voices on Iran may leave the Iranians wary of engaging with anyone but Trump, if they really do want to de-escalate. Other Trump allies in Congress, like South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, have warned about an overwhelming US military response against Iran. Within the executive branch, it’s hard to keep track of who has the latest instructions from the President. National Security Adviser John Bolton has made policy statements on Iran that have differed from the President’s, including when he said the US would stay in Syria and fight Iran… [the President needs to] clearly identify someone to speak on his behalf publicly and, more important, behind the scenes, where the real action happens.” Samantha Vinograd, CNN From the Right The right argues that Iran’s latest behavior will backfire and result in Europe moving closer to the Trump administration. “A major reason Trump hates the 2015 nuclear deal is that despite the huge concessions the Obama administration offered Iran in the agreement – including over $150 billion in sanctions relief – Iran’s behavior significantly worsened after the deal was announced. Iran’s harmful actions included sending troops to Syria to fight in support of dictator Bashar Assad in a civil war, stepping up support for terrorism, and increasing military spending. Iran also ramped up its ballistic missile program… “Iran’s new provocation… will drive European and other states closer to President Trump’s Iran policy. Hold-outs to U.S. Iran sanctions could soon drop their opposition. There also could be new European sanctions. Most importantly, President Trump’s restraint in avoiding using military force against Iran – coupled with dangerous Iranian provocations like the seizure of the two oil tankers Friday – may mean that if President Trump decides to attack Iran in the future, he may do so with Europe’s support.” Fred Fleitz, Fox News “Iran has made a strategic miscalculation here. Acting against the British while the U.K. and Iranian foreign ministers were seeking compromise over Britain’s recent seizure of an Iranian tanker, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have further isolated Iran on the international stage. With a multinational naval task force for tanker escorts likely to be announced next week, the Iranians are increasingly outgunned and diplomatically isolated… Iran is heading for more economic damage. These seizures might make the hard-liners feel good, but they’ve made a big mistake.” Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner Some, however, advocate a less confrontational approach. “A maximum pressure policy that was sold by its advocates inside the administration as a sledgehammer that would compel Iranian subservience to American demands has proven to be a deeply misguided approach… Iran has met sanctions and diplomatic isolation with resistance and aggression… [Trump] should go in a drastically different direction. Instead [of] responding to Iranian retaliation by doubling down with more sanctions, export restrictions, offensive arms sales, and threats of military force, he should provide the Iranians with an opportunity to pursue a diplomatic off-ramp. The current strategy, where Iranian officials are being expected to wave the white flag before even reaching the negotiating table, is about as likely to succeed as a climber scaling Mount Everest without a coat.” Daniel R. DePetris, Military Times “Whether the Iranian military could defeat U.S. or allied task forces is an open question. [But] it is beyond question that Tehran can impose heavy opportunity costs on Washington. It’s already doing so. After all, every gray hull facing down the [Iranians] is a gray hull not facing down Chinese or Russian fleets or pursuing other worthwhile endeavors such as training, scraping rust, or relaxing in home port.” James Holmes, The National Interest Regarding Rand Paul’s diplomatic efforts, many argue that “Iran’s interest in negotiations is open to question… In 2015, former Senator and then-Secretary of State John Kerry said that Zarif had assured him that he was empowered to negotiate with the U.S. on regional issues like Syria following the nuclear deal. But that promise was empty. Iran ended up working out an arrangement with Russia to escalate the war on behalf of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. More recently, Zarif has suggested that Iran would be open to negotiations over its missile program… [then] backtracked from those comments… “[Zarif] has frequently attacked National Security Adviser John Bolton on social media. Meanwhile, Iran’s operatives have escalated attacks on U.S. allies… There’s no doubt that Paul, a libertarian who has opposed U.S. interventions since he became a senator, is sincere when he talks about trying to prevent a war with Iran. His interlocutor, however, has a reputation for insincerity. The senator from Kentucky should be prepared to be charmed — and conned.” Eli Lake, Bloomberg On the bright side… Scientists discovered a new species of tiny sharks that glow in the dark. CNN Our volunteer team spends hours each night scanning the news, fact-checking, and debating one another, so your 5 minutes each morning can be well spent. If you’ve found value in our work, we welcome you to help sustain our efforts and expand our reach. Any support you can provide is greatly appreciated! Share Tweet Forward Sign Up Here Copyright © 2019 The Flip Side, All rights reserved. You can unsubscribe from this list here. |
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“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” ALBERT EINSTEIN Good morning! Twitter suspended the account of Mary Ann Mendoza, an “Angel Mom” whose son was killed by an illegal immigrant in 2014. Ever since, Mendoza has been outspoken about crime committed by those who are in the U.S. illegally. Twitter said her account will remain suspended unless she removes six tweets they deem “hateful content.” Instead of removing the tweets, Mendoza plans to sue Twitter. President Trump tweeted his support for Mendoza. Read full story here Tens of Thousands of Puerto Ricans Demand the Governor Resign India Launches Moon Mission a Week After It Was Aborted Trump: Report of Iran Capturing CIA Spies Is ‘Totally False’ President Trump announced that the White House has reached a deal with Democratic and Republican leaders on a two-year budget, amounting to an against-the-odds victory for Washington pragmatists seeking to avoid politically dangerous tumult over fiscal deadlines. Read more Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was convicted for failing to show a current driver registration during her 2018 congressional campaign, the latest in a pattern of traffic incidents that includes an arrest for driving without a license and two apparent suspensions. Her Republican opponent believes these incidents—among Omar’s two dozen convictions—point to deeper issues that should concern voters. Read more Arms sales are a major tool that China is using to advance its building of military networks around the world, for example, offering a $30 million–$40 million fighter that is about 90 percent as effective as current versions of the $60 million–$90 million U.S. F-16. Read more The U.S.-China relationship has entered into new and ambiguous territory after 40 years of sustained economic engagement. The lingering trade conflict along with the new technology war has triggered a wider decoupling—loosening of trade and economic ties—of the world’s two largest economies, experts say. Read more President Trump said that Iran’s recent actions were making it increasingly difficult for him to consider making a deal with the regime amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Read more President Trump told reporters at the White House that Pakistan is helping the United States to pressure the Taliban to commit to a permanent ceasefire and agree to talks that include the Afghan government. Read more See More Top Stories Small Businesses Power America By James Gorrie The constant criticism against Donald Trump from the left in Congress, the democratic presidential candidates, and the talking heads on cable TV is that his economic policies only benefit the rich. Nothing could be further from the truth. But it’s a narrative almost never challenged and yet begging for to be challenged… Read more Freedom Trumps Sanctions on the Taiwan Strait By Rick Fisher As it did in 2010 and 2015, the United States should defy Chinese threats to impose economic sanctions against U.S. companies that make weapons sold to democratic Taiwan, as these arms sales help preserve a peace that is in the highest interest of Americans, Taiwanese and Chinese. This time China’s fury is directed at the July 8, 2019 Trump Administration announcement of a $2.2 billion arms package for Taiwan… Read more See More Opinions Is it Too Little, Too Late From the Fed? By Valentin Schmid After Jerome Powell became Fed chairman in 2017, this publication made the not-so-bold prediction that he would bail out financial markets when necessary, although he doesn’t have a doctoral degree, and was talking and walking tough for most of his tenure. But when markets crashed 20 percent in the last quarter of 2018, due to Powell’s incessant raising of rates, tough talk, and reduction of the Fed balance sheet, he got cold feet, as expected, and flip-flopped with some very accommodative language. Read more President Donald Trump and the Republican Party had better be ready for a tsunami of new Democratic voters coming their way in 2020. Far from the easy victory many pundits are predicting, there’s a strong chance that the president and his party (strong economy notwithstanding) may be overwhelmed by an unexpected wave of new voters coming mainly from the South and Southwest. The same pro-China, communist-led organizations that almost won gubernatorial races in Florida and Georgia in 2018, and have almost turned once-reliably Republican Virginia blue, are aiming to mobilize a staggering 40 million new voters against President Trump. 40 Million New Voters to Be Mobilized Against Trump Copyright © 2019 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list or remove my account. |
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Good morning, Here is all the news conservatives need to know to start their day. At 4pm ET, you can catch me on radio to bring you up to speed on developments throughout the day. You can listen live here. This is a Bad Deal The deal to raise the debt limit is a bad deal. It is unfortunate that it seems to take a Republican led Congress and a Democrat President to get meaningful debt reductions in this country. President Bill Clinton and a Republican Congress balanced the budget. That was in the late nineties. In 2011, House Republicans […] The post This is a Bad Deal appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Does AOC Want to Be Taken Seriously or Not? I want to take her seriously because she is a Congresswoman after all. And I know that what she may lack in gravitas or actual legislative accomplishment, she makes up for as a very influential voice shaping public opinion on social media. But Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) continues to befuddle me with some stunning displays of […] The post Does AOC Want to Be Taken Seriously or Not? appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » San Francisco to remove mural of George Washington. Reason? It is offensive. A mural of Washington painted in the 1930s is to be destroyed because students are “offended” at its depictions. In a move that probably surprises no one, the San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to paint over a mural of the nation’s first president, George Washington. The march of removing traces of U.S. […] The post San Francisco to remove mural of George Washington. Reason? It is offensive. appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Texas Stands Up Against the Chicken Bullies In an era where it seems like our freedoms of conscience are dwindling away, it’s refreshing to see one state standing up to make sure that business owners won’t face discrimination based on the beliefs of their owners. Governor Greg Abbott signed the so-called “Save Chick-fil-A” law into effect last week. The measure prevents local […] The post Texas Stands Up Against the Chicken Bullies appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Liz Cheney Slays, Rashida Tlaib Brays A tale of two Congresswomen. The post Liz Cheney Slays, Rashida Tlaib Brays appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » On Jamestown Event and Hypocrisy of Virginia Democrats On July 30th, Virginia will celebrate 400 years of representative government at Jamestown Settlement near Williamsburg. The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is hosting the event as part of their “American Evolution” celebration. This is a historic event meant to bring Americans together. Why? This anniversary marks 400 years since the establishment of Virginia’s General Assembly, the oldest […] The post On Jamestown Event and Hypocrisy of Virginia Democrats appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Here’s The Clip Of Crazed Rashida Tlaib Getting Kicked Out Of 2016 Trump Event The post Here’s The Clip Of Crazed Rashida Tlaib Getting Kicked Out Of 2016 Trump Event appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Sen. Warren: ‘These Are Hard Times for Our Country’ At Peak Of Booming Economy The post Sen. Warren: ‘These Are Hard Times for Our Country’ At Peak Of Booming Economy appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Erica Thomas Walks It All Back The post Erica Thomas Walks It All Back appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Marianne Williamson Asks White People to Apologise to Black People at Campaign Event The post Marianne Williamson Asks White People to Apologise to Black People at Campaign Event appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Recent Items: Remember, you can listen to the Erick Erickson Show anytime and anywhere via WSB Radio, iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. As always, you can find pretty much anything and everything I’m writing about throughout the day via The Resurgent. Thanks for reading and tuning in. Erick Erickson THE RESURGENT Facebook Twitter Instagram Copyright © 2019 The Resurgent Media Group, LLC, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences |
POLITICO PLAYBOOK
POLITICO Playbook: Deal or no deal?
By ANNA PALMER and JAKE SHERMAN
07/23/2019 05:57 AM EDT
DRIVING THE DAY
CAPITOL HILL has reached a budget deal. We say it like that because we do not yet have definitive evidence that President DONALD TRUMP is supporting this agreement. He tweeted that he was “pleased to announce that a deal has been struck” and said it was a “real compromise in order to give another big victory to our Great Military and Vets!”
BUT THE TWEETS FROM TRUMP did not explicitly say he supported it — and in this era of governing, that matters, because one person speaks for the president, and that’s him. (You might notice that press releases from folks like House Minority Leader KEVIN MCCARTHY did not say they would support the bill — a nod to the fact that Trump could change his mind.) The leadership in both parties had expected a more forceful endorsement from Trump, several sources told us.
WE ASKED THE WHITE HOUSE for clarification Monday — was the president in favor of this bill? They didn’t answer, but many others in the White House conceded to us that, indeed, the president needed to see how this all played in the public sphere.
AS OF MONDAY NIGHT, there wasn’t a ton of consternation on the right. Sean Hannity’s Fox News program, which often sways the president, focused on ROBERT MUELLER at the top of the show — not this budget deal. Make no mistake: The lawmakers that Trump considers his base on the Hill are against this bill, but no one is lighting their hair on fire yet.
THERE ISN’T MUCH ALARM ON CAPITOL HILL. Leaders are convinced they’ll get this across the finish line quickly and easily, and Trump will sign it, delivering a massive win for Speaker NANCY PELOSI, and the first substantive legislative achievement for Treasury Secretary STEVEN MNUCHIN, who was the administration’s point man here. (Although, if people sour on it, Mnuchin will have to answer for that, too.)
EVERYONE WE SPOKE TO INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE said the president has made the point internally that he wants to minimize legislative drama in the lead-up to the 2020 election. This package would achieve that end. It sets spending levels for two fiscal years, hiking federal spending by $320 billion, and suspends the nation’s borrowing limit until July 2021.
HOW IT’S PLAYING …
— TRUMP HIKES SPENDING MORE THAN OBAMA! … NYT’S EMILY COCHRANE, ALAN RAPPEPORT and JIM TANKERSLEY: “In
[the]
first Obama term, which included a large government stimulus package to jump-start job creation in the depths of the recession, discretionary spending on military and domestic items rose by about 3 percent per year, on average. In his second term, such spending declined by an annual average of nearly 2 percent.
“Mr. Trump is currently on pace to increase discretionary spending by an average of nearly 4 percent per year.” NYT
— TRUMP SAYS HE’LL CUT SPENDING NEXT TERM … WAPO’S DAMIAN PALETTA and ERICA WERNER: “[N]egotiators agreed to $77 billion in accounting changes that probably wouldn’t constrain any future spending. But the deal locked in more spending for the military, something Trump has tried to make a hallmark of his first 30 months as president. He has told advisers that if he is reelected, he wants to focus on spending cuts beginning in 2021, and he has largely cast aside the budget-slashing goals some of his aides have advocated since his inauguration in 2017.” WaPo
— WHAT DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO HATE … SARAH FERRIS, JOHN BRESNAHAN and HEATHER CAYGLE: “Under the agreement, Democrats won’t be able to push for policy priorities, like scrapping the so-called Hyde Amendment prohibition on using federal funds for abortion, or further restricting Trump’s use of Pentagon money for his border wall project until legal challenges on the issue are resolved.” POLITICO … Note: this is a handshake agreement. It’s not in statute.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS …
— CAN TRUMP WITHSTAND THE INCOMING? … The earliest this bill will get a vote in the House is Thursday. How comfortable will TRUMP be as most of his staunch conservative House allies come out against this bill?
Rep. CHIP ROY (R-Texas) — a man who has caught the eye of many in the White House over the past few months– tweeted this: “To the best of my knowledge, the current spending ‘deal’ fails in virtually all respects, setting aside more support for defense. It busts caps (further), increases debt, funds Planned Parenthood… yet, does not fund ICE & border security fully. So, it does NOT #DoWhatWeSaid.” Rep. MARK WALKER (R-N.C.) posted an image of the Joker from “The Dark Knight” standing next to a fire.
WE HAVE TO IMAGINE folks like Reps. MARK MEADOWS and JIM JORDAN will be against this bill. How will the president react when he’s told that this bill will pass the House with mostly Democrats?
— WATCH THE FLOOR FOR THIS: How do McCarthy, House Minority Whip STEVE SCALISE (R-La.) and House GOP Conference Chair LIZ CHENEY (R-Wyo.) vote? It’s feasible that they all vote for the package, but it’s also feasible that one of them votes against it. It’s an opportunity to slide a bit to the right.
— IT’S UP TO SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI to convince a huge number of her Democratic colleagues to carry this package across the finish line. Will the big increase in spending/no big cuts get them to support the package? Will there be a revolt of some size over the agreement to not pursue policy riders?
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FROM 30,000 FEET … JOHN BRESNAHAN and BURGESS EVERETT: “Deficit Don? Red ink gushes in Trump era”: “President Donald Trump may have to hand out some new nicknames — for himself — after endorsing a bipartisan budget deal with Congress: ‘Trillion Dollar Trump?’ ‘Deficit Don?’
“With a new bipartisan budget deal that does nothing to cut federal spending, Trump is on track for another $1 trillion deficit this year. And there’s no reason to believe the following fiscal year will be any different, with ballooning deficits from higher spending, the 2017 tax cuts — Trump’s signature legislative achievement, which slashed revenue — and none of the entitlement reforms long preached by Republican leaders on Capitol Hill.” POLITICO
— PELOSI’S 2020 PLAYBOOK: “Pelosi wants election victories secured a year before votes are cast,” by Detroit Free Press’ Kathleen Gray: “With a winning message, strong fundraising and a powerful ground game, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said she plans to scare off credible challengers, secure a victorious 2020 election cycle and maintain the Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives by November, a year before voters cast their ballots.
“By November, sitting and potential members of Congress will make the decision on whether they’ll run for Congress in the 2020 cycle, Pelosi told the Detroit Free Press editorial board Monday. And Democratic candidates will have the edge.” Detroit Free Press
Good Tuesday morning.
NEW … CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND and the AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK — the pair of groups focused on promoting center-right policies and re-electing House Republicans — will report having raised $19.3 MILLION in the first six months of 2019. CLF, which, as a super PAC, reports its donors, raised $4.8 million and will report $7.8 million on hand — the organization says that’s a record for an off year. AAN, which does not report its donors, has raised $14.5 million.
— CONTEXT: Much of the Republican money this cycle is going to gravitate toward the presidential contest, so a $19 million haul in the first six months of 2019 is a stronger-than-expected start for the pair of groups. Last cycle, CLF had $3.5 million on hand at the same stage.
… BUT, BUT, BUT … WAPO: “‘They’re rich and ready’: House Democrats outpace GOP in fundraising by nearly $20 million,” by Mike DeBonis and Anu Narayanswamy: “Key House campaigns reported massive fundraising hauls for this early stage of the campaign cycle, according to federal disclosures filed this past week by congressional campaigns, with all Democratic freshmen but one outraising their declared Republican challengers and several GOP incumbents lapped by Democratic opponents.
“All told, Democratic House candidates raised $17.6 million more than Republicans between April and June, according to a Washington Post analysis of quarterly fundraising reports. That gap could close as more GOP challengers announce their campaigns, but it represents a significant head start for Democrats.” WaPo
THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN … @TrumpWarRoom at 5:23 p.m.: “Rep. Rashida Tlaib said ‘I’m more Palestinian in the halls of Congress than I am anywhere in the world.’ Tlaib said her roots to the West Bank are ‘still very strong,’ adding, ‘I’m going to be a voice for them’ in Congress. Why not be a voice for the Americans who elected you?”
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is sending a letter to Capitol Hill with more than 600 signatures pushing for Congress to approve the USMCA. The letter
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THE INVESTIGATIONS — “DOJ tells Mueller to limit testimony to his report,” by Eliana Johnson, Andrew Desiderio and Kyle Cheney: “Justice Department officials have communicated to Robert Mueller that the department expects him to limit his congressional testimony this week to the public findings of his 448-page report … [O]fficials have emphasized that they consider any evidence he gathered throughout the course of his investigation to be ‘presumptively privileged’ and shielded from public disclosure.” POLITICO
— REUTERS: “In a letter to Mueller, Associate Deputy Attorney General Bradley Weinsheimer said his testimony set for Wednesday ‘must remain within the boundaries of your public report because matters within the scope of your investigation were covered by executive privilege.’
“The letter said ‘these privileges would include discussion about investigative steps or decisions made during your investigation not otherwise described in the public version of your report.’”
— MUELLER SPOX: “His official statement for the record will be the Mueller report itself.”
— AP’S JONATHAN LEMIRE: “The president has a light schedule Wednesday morning, when Mueller begins speaking, before heading to West Virginia for evening fundraisers. The TVs aboard Air Force One are likely to be tuned to coverage of the hearings, and the president is expected to watch or be briefed on most of the proceedings, according to four administration officials and Republicans close to the White House.”
— “Among the questions for Mueller: Why wasn’t Donald Trump Jr. interviewed?” by NBC’s Carol Lee
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BY THE NUMBERS … NYT’S MIRIAM JORDAN: “More Than 2,000 Migrants Were Targeted in Raids. 35 Were Arrested”: “More than 2,000 migrants who were in the United States illegally were targeted in widely publicized raids that unfolded across the country last week. But figures the government provided to The New York Times on Monday show that just 35 people were detained in the operation.” NYT
2020 WATCH …
— AP’S WILL WEISSERT: “Gillibrand: Female senators unfairly blamed for Franken exit”: “Speaking at a Bustle Digital Group event in Manhattan, Gillibrand offered her strongest defense of her actions to date. She said The New Yorker report, which raised doubts about some of the allegations against Franken, only focused on the first accusation by conservative talk radio host Leeann Tweeden and not those of the seven other women who accused Franken of misconduct. ‘There really was no critical or investigative journalism or reporting on the other seven, and that certainly causes me pause,’ Gillibrand said.” AP
— “How to Get a Selfie With Elizabeth Warren in 8 Steps,” by NYT’s Thomas Kaplan, Tamir Kalifa and Eden Weingart
— AWKWARD: “GOP 2020 convention host city Charlotte condemns Trump’s ‘racist and xenophobic’ comments,” by WaPo’s Felicia Sonmez
LAUREN GARDNER: “Kelly Craft was out of Canada for half her days as ambassador”
TRUMP’S TUESDAY — The president will leave the White House at 10:45 a.m. en route to the Marriott Marquis hotel to deliver remarks at the Turning Point USA’s “Teen Student Action Summit 2019.” He will return to the White House at noon. Trump will have lunch with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the private dining room at 12:30 p.m. He will meet with Senate Republicans in the State Dining Room at 4 p.m.
PLAYBOOK READS
TRUMP’S GOLF PARTNER … ABC’S TARA PALMERI: “Trump sidesteps convos about race with critics, meets with retired NFL player to discuss ‘black America’”
ICYMI — “Behind Pence’s Air Force Two cancellation: a drug dealer,” by Trent Spiner for POLITICO: “Vice President Mike Pence … abruptly canceled his trip to Manchester, N.H., earlier this month but never said why he was pulled from Air Force Two at the last minute. … If Pence stepped off the vice presidential aircraft, one of the people he would have seen on the ground was under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration for moving more than $100,000 of fentanyl from Massachusetts to New Hampshire.” POLITICO
WHAT BORIS JOHNSON WILL FACE … FT: “Boris Johnson set to inherit divided party on brink of losing majority,” by George Parker, Jim Pickard and Robert Wright in London: “Boris Johnson is expected to be crowned Conservative leader on Tuesday, but he stands to inherit a party deeply divided on Brexit, its parliamentary majority on the brink of disappearing, and MPs on alert for an early general election.” FT
BEYOND THE BELTWAY — “‘The People Can’t Take It Anymore’: Puerto Rico Erupts in a Day of Protests,”by NYT’s Frances Robles and Alejandro Rosa in San Juan: “Hundreds of thousands of people swept through the capital of Puerto Rico on Monday, shutting down a major highway and paralyzing much of the city in the latest in a series of furious protests over the island’s embattled governor, Ricardo A. Rosselló.
“The protest was one of the largest ever seen on the island, as Puerto Ricans streamed into the capital on buses — and some on planes from the mainland — in a spontaneous eruption of fury over the years of recession, mismanagement, natural disaster and corruption that have fueled a recent exodus.”
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OUCH — DALLAS MORNING NEWS: “Dallas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson backs Joe Biden for president over Texans Beto O’Rourke, Julián Castro”
A NUMBER THE PRESIDENT LIKES — “Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy improved in July, with Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index rising seven points to +29. The latest index is the highest Gallup has measured since February.” Gallup
MEDIAWATCH — Maria Elena Salinas is joining CBS as a contributor. She previously was a longtime evening news co-anchor at Univision.
— Kerry Picket is now a senior campaigns reporter for the Washington Examiner. She previously was a political reporter at The Daily Caller.
— BOOK UPDATE: “Donald Trump Jr. to become an author this November,” by CNN’s Betsy Klein: “‘Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us’ will come out on November 5, just in time for Christmas and just under a year before ballots are cast in the 2020 election.”
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SPOTTED: Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Gerry McGowan together at Olivia on Monday. …Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Angus King (I-Maine) together at Nostra Cucina on Monday evening. … Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) at Cafe Milano on Monday.
SPOTTED at the Metropolitan Club for a dinner hosted by Meridian International Center with eight British Members of Parliament here as part of a State Department bilateral leadership exchange: Glenn and Suzanne Youngkin, Lee Satterfield and Patrick Steel, Steve Morrisey, Sasha Johnson, Christina Lepore, Terry McAuliffe, Mark Lippert, Megan Beyer, Drew Moloney, Steve Quamme, Lauren Mason, Heather Florance and Rock and Jill Tonkel.
TRANSITIONS … OBAMA ALUMNI: Jonathan Lee is now director of global public policy at WhatsApp. He most recently worked at McKinsey and is a DHS, NSC and DOD alum.
— Kristine O’Brien will be VP for global government affairs at Airlines for America. She is currently director of outreach and member services for Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on the House Transportation Committee.
ENGAGED — Jordan Brooks, managing director and COO at the United State of Women and an Obama WH alum, got engaged to Brian Farnkoff, general counsel at For Our Future and a Senate Majority PAC alum. Pic
WEEKEND WEDDING — Polly Zintak, account supervisor at Edelman, married Nick Desien, who will pursue his MBA at Yale School of Management in the fall. The couple exchanged vows at St. Luke’s Episcopal Episcopal Church of Atlanta and then celebrated at the Biltmore Ballrooms. The two are spending a week in Mexico before moving to New Haven later this month. Pic
WELCOME TO THE WORLD — Susie Xu, executive producer of CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront,”and Dave Noone, senior manager at Deloitte, welcomed Nicholas Li. He joins big brother Nolan. Pic… Another pic
BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: Stephanie Grisham, White House press secretary and communications director. How she got her start in her politics: “Technically, by working on the Romney campaign in 2012, but my grandfather was a state legislator in Colorado and worked with President Reagan back in the day. I grew up fascinated by politics and debating my grandfather on every topic you can imagine.” Playbook Plus Q&A
BIRTHDAYS: Fritz Brogan,co-founder andmanaging partner of Mission Group and national co-chairman of Maverick PAC … former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is 83 … Monica Lewinsky … Don Imus is 79 … CNN PR manager Liza Pluto … The Economist’s Lane Greene … John Mihalec, former Gerald Ford speechwriter … Eric Werwa … Caleb Zigas … wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr. is 72 (h/t John Mihalec) … Kat Borgerding of Vox and Recode … POLITICO’s Sam Barnes … Sujata Thomas … Melinda Wittstock … Catherine O’Donnell … Saulius Skvernelis, PM of Lithuania … Carolyn Vadino … Tod Moore, government affairs manager at the National Confectioners Association (h/t Kiki McLean) … Dean Aguillen of Ogilvy Government Relations (h/t Randy White) …
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| After weeks of negotiations, the White House and congressional leaders announced a deal that will raise budget caps and the debt ceiling for two years, giving both parties victories and allowing lawmakers to pass a bill before leaving Washington for the August recess. President Trump was the first to announce the accord between the sides, which he touted as “another big victory to our Great Military and Vets,” calling the agreement “a real compromise.” The deal also puts off another government shutdown after the 35-day partial closure earlier this year and the pending risk of default on U.S. debt. According to Jordain Carney, funding for the Pentagon — long a priority for GOP defense hawks — is boosted to $738 billion, which doesn’t match the president’s requested total, but is north of what Democrats pushed for. Meanwhile, Democrats won an increase in funding for nondefense spending to $632 billion —- a $27 billion increase over the previous package, something Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) were elated with. “Democrats are also pleased to have secured robust funding for critical domestic priorities in this agreement,” the Democratic leaders said in a statement. “Democrats have always insisted on parity in increases between defense and non-defense [spending], and we are pleased that our increase in non-defense budget authority exceeds the defense number by $10 billion over the next two years.” Pelosi and Schumer added that they have secured more than $100 billion in funding for domestic projects since Trump took office. Pelosi said in the statement that the House will “move swiftly” on the legislation so it will come up for a vote on the floor “as soon as possible.” Due to the need to have a bill posted for 72 hours, the vote is expected to take place on Friday before the House breaks for a six-week recess. The Senate, which breaks for recess on August 2, will be able to pass the bill next week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a statement that the agreement “secures the resources we need to keep rebuilding our armed forces.” In a statement, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said, “While this deal is not perfect, compromise is necessary in divided government.” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who led negotiations for the White House, had been in constant contact with Pelosi in recent weeks as they worked toward an agreement. Mnuchin had urged congressional leaders to pass a separate debt ceiling bill if they were unable to strike a budget agreement prior to the recess, saying that raising the debt limit would need to be done by early September. Andrew Taylor of The Associated Press: Deal sealed on federal budget, ensuring no shutdown, default. The Washington Post: Trump backs two-year budget deal that boosts spending, suspends debt limit. Politico’s John Bresnahan, Burgess Everett: Deficit Don? Red ink gushes in Trump era. Elsewhere in Congress, the Senate has two high-profile votes set today. Senators are expected to vote to confirm Army Secretary Mark Esper to lead the Pentagon. Esper was nominated after former acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan’s nomination to serve in the full-time role was withdrawn. The permanent position has been vacant since James Mattis resigned in January. The upper chamber also is expected to approve the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund, which passed the House by a vote of 402-12 nearly two weeks ago. The package would reauthorize funding through fiscal 2092, with the Senate expected to vote on amendments by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who objected to the bill’s passage by unanimous consent last week. Looking ahead to after the August recess, House Democrats are expected to release their bill to lower drug prices. According to Peter Sullivan, Wendell Primus, Pelosi’s top health care adviser, said House leadership is almost ready to release the proposal but is opting to wait and not give drug companies the opportunity to attack the bill during the congressional recess next month. “Pharma will argue very hard against drug negotiation of the kind we’re talking about,” Primus said at a Brookings Institution event on Monday. |
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| LEADING THE DAY |
| 2020 POLITICS: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will take center stage together for the first time at next Tuesday’s Democratic debate in Detroit, putting two of the party’s brightest liberal stars in the spotlight as they look to stake their claim as the preeminent progressive in the 2020 race. As Jonathan Easley and Miranda Green write, while Warren has seen her star shine in the past two months, Sanders’s has dimmed amid questions about whether his time has passed him by after his 2016 bid electrified progressives and as voters survey the 25-candidate field. Despite Warren’s rise in the Democratic field and in polls, Sanders has polled better in head-to-head matchups against the president, raising questions in some circles about Warren’s electability in a general election matchup. The next debate could help clarify which candidate will seize the progressive mantle and emerge as the top challenger to former Vice President Joe Biden. The New York Times: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio): The only Democrat in America not running for president. The Atlantic: Washington can’t wait for Mueller. Voters have moved on. |
| © Getty Images > Endorsement watch: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (D) endorsed Biden for the 2020 Democratic nomination on Monday just a week out from the second Democratic debate in Michigan’s biggest city. Duggan told The Associated Press in an interview that Biden was a “great friend of Detroit” during his time as vice president, noting that he plans to campaign for Biden. “He visited multiple times,” Duggan said of Biden. “He cares deeply about the city and auto industry and auto workers. Joe Biden has a whole career of watching out for the working class in this country.” “I’m going to do whatever he asks me to do,” said Duggan. Duggan, a second-term mayor who is the city’s first white mayor since the 1970s, endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016. Along with Duggan, Biden also nabbed another endorsement from a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) told Politico she is supporting him after witnessing a “firsthand” view of his “commitment to getting real work done on behalf of all Americans.” The New York Times: Biden unveils criminal justice plan, with a focus on reducing incarceration. The Hill: Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) unveils plan to revamp infrastructure, ensure access to clean water. The Washington Post: “They’re rich and ready”: House Democrats outpace GOP in fundraising by nearly $20 million. > Reid Wilson, tithing to the Morning Report, writes, “Top GOP outside group One Nation is set to begin spending $1.3 million on behalf of three endangered incumbents, the first sign of where the Republican firewall will be built. One Nation bought mid-August advertising in the Phoenix, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Raleigh and Charlotte markets, home to Sens. Martha McSally (Ariz.), Joni Ernst (Iowa) and Thom Tillis (N.C.). A spokesman for the group said the ads, to run Aug. 5-25, have not yet been finalized.” The Hill: Democrats look to capitalize on turmoil inside NRA. |
| IN FOCUS/SHARP TAKES |
| WHITE HOUSE & ADMINISTRATION: Trump will use a new Department of Homeland Security rule today to implement fast-track deportation authority over immigrants who cross the U.S. border illegally and are caught anywhere in the United States. The rule, set to be published in the Federal Register today, applies “expedited removal” to any illegal crossers who cannot prove to immigration agents that they have been living in the country for two years. Legal experts say it is an expansion of a program that eliminates review by an immigration judge. Previously, only those immigrants caught within 100 miles of the border who had been in the country two weeks or less could be quickly ordered deported (Reuters). The rule would prevent asylum seekers from applying for refuge in the United States before they are deported (The New York Times). Separately on Monday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration’s policy allowing for the indefinite detention of certain asylum-seekers, saying a lower court ruling temporarily blocking it can remain in place (The Hill). > The Hill: Trump answered reporters’ questions for 40 minutes in the Oval Office on Monday, discussing everything from Afghanistan and Iran, to China and Hong Kong. > Tech: The president met with chief executives of seven technology companies on Monday and agreed with their request for “timely” licensing decisions from the Commerce Department on blacklisted Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies, the White House said. Meeting with the president: Sanjay Mehrotra of Micron, Stephen Milligan of Western Digital Corporation, Steven Mollenkopf of Qualcomm, Sundar Pichai of Google, Chuck Robbins of Cisco Systems, Robert Swan of Intel and Hock Tan of Broadcom (Reuters). Tech companies, including semiconductor firms, continue to push the administration to follow through with Trump’s pledge to ease restrictions on selling chips and other technology to Huawei (The New York Times). |
| © Getty Images > U.S. Army: The Pentagon is mum about an Army mission that has Black Hawk helicopters flying over Washington, D.C., backed by active-duty and reserve soldiers. The mysterious classified operation was disclosed when the Army asked Congress for approval to shift funds to provide an extra $1.55 million for aircraft maintenance, air crews and travel in support of an “emerging classified flight mission” (Bloomberg). > Food stamps: Trump has argued that many Americans now using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program do not need it given the strong economy and low unemployment, and should be removed as a way to save taxpayers as much as $15 billion. The administration today will propose a rule to tighten food stamp restrictions that would cut about 3.1 million people from the program, Department of Agriculture officials said. The change would save the government about $2.5 billion a year by removing recipients from SNAP (Reuters). > Commerce Department: The rank-and-file Commerce Department, led by 81-year-old Wilbur Ross, is largely disconnected from the secretary, reports Politico, citing Ross’s eagerness to hover near the White House to curry favor with Trump, and department accounts of the secretary’s described habit of dozing off in meetings. |
| OPINION |
| Mueller’s testimony seems destined to disappoint. But Democrats could make it worthwhile, by Ronald A. Klain, contributing columnist, The Washington Post. https://wapo.st/2M6fVN6 The bond market agrees with Elizabeth Warren — up to a point, by Desmond Lachman of the American Enterprise Institute, opinion contributor, The Hill. https://bit.ly/2SxEkfr |
| WHERE AND WHEN |
| Hill.TV’s “Rising” at 9 a.m. ET features Péter Szijjártó, minister of foreign affairs and trade for Hungary; and Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), discussing AFT’s lawsuit against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Find Hill.TV programming at http://thehill.com/hilltv or on YouTube at 10 a.m. The House meets at noon. The Senate convenes at 10 a.m. to consider an extension of the authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at 10 a.m. The president speaks at 11 a.m. to the Turning Point USA’s Teen Student Action Summit at the Marriott Marquis in Washington. Trump will have lunch with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at 12:30 p.m. He will meet with GOP senators at the White House in the afternoon to discuss possible U.S. sanctions on Turkey. Vice President Pence attends the Republican Governors Association executive roundtable at 8:15 a.m. in Aspen, Colo. Pence later speaks to employees near Des Moines, Iowa, at the manufacturing company Accumold at 1:30 p.m. about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. He returns to Washington this evening. Attorney General William Barr will speak at the International Conference on Cyber Security at Fordham School of Law in New York at 9 a.m. Economic indicators: The National Association of Realtors will release information at 10 a.m. about existing home sales in June. The Hill invites you to two live events: On Wednesday, join the third annual Latina Leaders Summit at the Conrad Washington, D.C., with leaders from across the country, including Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.), Del. Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) and Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-Calif.). They’ll discuss paths to elective office and the next generation of Latina leaders. Information is HERE. … On Thursday, The Hill presents “Policy Prescriptions: Lowering Drug Prices” at 1777 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., with Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), who will discuss how to lower patient drug prices. Sign up HERE. |
| ELSEWHERE |
| ➔ Iran: On Monday, Great Britain called for a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, days after Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in what London described as an act of “state piracy” (Reuters). In the White House on Monday, Trump said he would wait to see what’s next with Tehran. “We are ready for the absolute worst and we are ready for [some] sense, too. … Frankly, it’s getting harder for me to want to make a deal with Iran because they’ve behaved very badly” (The Hill). Pompeo, during an interview with WFTV in Florida on Monday, said, “What we want is Iran to behave like a normal nation, like Norway, like any country that doesn’t conduct a terror campaign around the world.” ➔ Opioid crisis: The Washington Post — which on Sunday published a massive national database mapping the flow between 2006 and 2012 of opioids into pharmacies, towns and states — described national responses to its extensive report and the continuing crisis. The report used federal data obtained by court order to track the shipment of 76 billion pills. In that seven-year period, 100,000 people died from overdoses while seeking relief from pain (The Washington Post). ➔ Equifax settlement: Credit-reporting company Equifax Inc. will pay up to $700 million to settle claims it broke the law with a massive 2017 data breach and to repay harmed consumers in a landmark settlement that could spur new consumer data rules. It closes multiple probes into Equifax by the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and nearly all state attorneys general, and it resolves class-action lawsuits pending against the company (Reuters). Lawmakers and industry officials are critical of the largest-ever settlement for a data breach (The Hill). |
| THE CLOSER |
| And finally … Exactly 52 years ago in Puerto Rico, voters cast ballots in their first plebiscite and overwhelmingly affirmed the continuation of commonwealth status for the island. On Monday, the people of Puerto Rico held the largest demonstration seen on the island in nearly two decades, demanding the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló in a crisis sparked by offensive, obscenity-laden chat messages between the governor and his advisers (The Associated Press). Former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito (D), who was mentioned in the chat messages, told CNN that Rosselló’s words were “an attack on all women” (The Hill). Trump, asked by reporters about Monday’s massive protests in Puerto Rico, called Rosselló “a terrible governor” and added that San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz is “even worse … a horror show. She’s incompetent.” |
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Census question may be dead, but Trump’s backup plan could still reshape political map
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for not working to fix the border crisis and painting President Donald Trump as “evil” Monday on “Fox and Friends.” Ocasio-Cortez called for a “9/11-style commission” Saturday to investigate family separations at the U.S. border. Her commission would … Crenshaw On Border: Dems ‘Don’t Want Solutions,’ Just To Make Trump Seem ‘Evil’ is original content from Conservative Daily News – Where Americans go for news, current events and commentary they can trust – Conservative News Website for U.S. News, Political Cartoons and more. Read on » 19 People Dead From Drinking Tainted Alcohol In Costa Rica: Officials By Hanna Panreck – Costa Rica issued a national alert warning citizens about tainted alcohol after officials confirmed 19 people died from methanol poisoning. Fourteen men and five women between the ages of 32 and 72 have died between June 2 and July 20 from methanol poisoning, according to the Ministry of Health. 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Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Rashida Tlaib Argues for $20 per Hour Minimum Wage At an event in Detroit on Sunday, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) called for a federal hourly minimum wage of $20, sparking alarm and ridicule from conservatives, as well as some Democrats. The remark was delivered to the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Michigan and the labor rights group One Fair Wage. Recently, the House of Representatives, currently controlled by Democrats, passed a $15 minimum wage bill, which is expected to fail in the GOP-controlled Senate. But as Fox News points out, this proposal could pose some thorny repercussions for Democrat 2020 hopefuls, some of whom have struggled to present themselves as more moderate: “Democrat presidential contenders are set to debate again on July 30 and 31, and could be asked about Tlaib’s now-viral proposal. The party’s embrace of once-radical proposals — including Medicare-for-all, health care for illegal immigrants, and decriminalization of border crossings — has alienated moderates, some analysts contend… But her minimum wage proposal has her farther afield on the issue than virtually all other prominent Democrats. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently concluded that a $15 federal minimum wage could result in 3.7 million people becoming unemployed — far higher than House Democrats’ estimates — as employers struggle to make payroll and respond by slashing jobs and hours.” Bernie Sanders’ Cutting Staff Hours Highlights the Problem with Minimum Wage Hikes Last week, The Washington Post reported that some Bernie Sanders staffers were upset with their wages on the campaign trail, which failed to match candidate Sanders’ $15-minimum wage demands. Pointing out this hypocrisy has led to some shakeups in Sanders campaign, including the unionization of his staffers, revealing precisely the pitfalls of minimum wage laws that fail to account for market prices. From Noah Rothman of Commentary Magazine: “Last week, the Washington Post received a cache of documents from union organizers and Sanders campaign employees that signaled the start of a new, more public phase of labor negotiations. Of particular note was a letter addressed to campaign manager Faiz Shakir shaming the [Sanders] campaign for failing to live up to the candidate’s ideals. It accused the campaign of overworking field organizers—an entry-level role that is usually occupied by unpaid volunteers, but which the Sanders campaign compensates with a $36,000 annual salary—and failing to pay them the equivalent of a $15-per-hour rate. Theirs were “poverty wages,” the letter alleged. In response, the Sanders campaign did what any self-respecting employer would do: It capped employees hours. Problem solved!… Sanders is now in a unique bind. He cannot simply go the route taken by McDonald’s, which has responded to the tight labor market and increasing state-level minimum-wage statutes by automating drive-throughs, replacing order-takers with touchscreen kiosks, and installing robotic fryolators. The job of the campaign canvasser will always require a human touch. Moreover, he’s operating an enterprise in an especially competitive sector—the race for the presidency—in which he’s facing competition from several other equally well-heeled and nimble concerns. There’s a reason most of the rest of the 2020 field has declined to allow their campaign staffs to bargain collectively.” What I’m Reading Today No, Amy Wax is Not White Supremacist for Wanting Immigrants Who Support American Norms (The Federalist) New Budget Deal Puts Final Nail in the Tea-Party Coffin (National Review) Here’s Where Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Should Go When They Visit Israel (The Federalist) The Left’s Weaponization of Journalism (Human Events) We Don’t Have to Socialize Medicine to Fix Healthcare (Washington Examiner) Beauty Recommendations for the Week Laura Mercier, Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $46 A cut above traditional tinted moisturizers in that it comes in close to a dozen different shades. It also works as a feel-good replacement for those light makeup days where you don’t feel like putting foundation. It smoothes out blemishes remarkably well. Higher price tag, but worth every penny. IT Cosmetics, Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer, $39 This product is a miracle worker in the summer. It keeps your makeup from melting off of your face without giving you that “tacky” feeling that primers can sometimes give you. It also helps reduce the appearance of oil when the weather is particularly humid (has been an added bonus in Israel for me). BRIGHT is brought to you by The Federalist. |
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07/23/2019 Share: Carl Cannon’s Morning Note Small Businesses; Travel Troubles; the Scoop on Ice Cream Cones By Carl M. Cannon on Jul 23, 2019 08:07 am Good morning, it’s Tuesday, July 23, 2019. My pal Craig Shirley reminds me — well, to tell the truth, he reminded all his Facebook friends — that 35 years ago President Reagan designated July 1984 as “National Ice Cream Month.” The Gipper even decreed that ice cream should have its own day that year. He chose July 15, which is the birthday of my brother David, may he rest in peace. Craig included an arresting photo of Ron and Nancy Reagan eating ice cream cones when he was governor of California, which made me nostalgic. Eighty years earlier, on this very date in 1904, a turn-of-the-century foodie named Charles E. Menches invented the ice cream cone — or so he said. We’ll examine that historic claim in a moment. First, I’d point you to RealClearPolitics’ front page, which presents our poll averages, videos, breaking news stories, and aggregated opinion columns spanning the political spectrum. We also offer original material from our own reporters and contributors, including the following: * * * Empowering America’s Small Businesses to Confront China. Sen. Marco Rubio explains why updates to the Small Business Act of 1953 are essential. Fund the FAA Before Travel Challenges Get Even Worse. Former Rep. Nick Rahall warns that unwise budget cuts and poorly arranged priorities are putting commercial air travelers at risk for more than just longer delays. Mueller Report’s Dubious Footnotes. In RealClearInvestigations, Eric Felten writes that a close reading reveals a reliance on media accounts, the claims of anti-Trump critics, and unsubstantiated gossip and speculation. 50 Years Ago, a Young Woman — and a Candidacy — Died. In RealClearPolicy, David Franke revisits the Chappaquiddick tragedy. The Coming Impact of Robotics. Also in RCPolicy, Brent Orrell spotlights a new study estimating that 14 million Chinese manufacturing workers can expect to be displaced over the next decade. Losses in the U.S. will be felt mostly in a handful of states. Kim Jong Un’s Limo Is a Lesson for Central Planners. RealClearMarkets editor John Tamny argues that a Mercedes in Pyongyang, despite a U.N. ban on exporting luxury goods to North Korea, is easily explained by economic principles. * * * On July 23, 1904, Charles Menches and his brother Frank were operating an ice cream stand at the St. Louis World’s Fair when he noticed girls placing the ice cream they ordered in the holes of small cakes they’d purchased at another shop. According to an obituary that went out over the news wires when Charles Menches died in 1931 — and picked up by newspapers around the world — here is what happened next: “He watched for a short time and suddenly leaped from his chair and ran to a confectioner’s booth. Rolling a cake around on his finger, he filled it with ice cream. The result was a revolution.” Did it really happen that way? Could be. Or perhaps there was more to it. The booth the Menches brothers raided for the pastries used to make the first ice cream cones in St. Louis belonged to a Syrian immigrant named Ernest A. Hamwi, whose recollection differed in one important regard. In Hamwi’s telling, the Menches ran out of the dishes they were using to serve ice cream. He helped them by fashioning a thin Persian pastry into a conical shape to accommodate the frozen confection. So Ernie Hamwi was the true inventor of the ice cream cone? Well, at a minimum he certainly capitalized on it. After the 1904 “invention,” he became manager of the Cornucopia Waffle Co. in St. Louis and later started the Missouri Cone Co. In 1928, Hamwi related his story to an industry publication called Ice Cream Trade Journal, which vouched for his account. Hold on a moment, say the descendants of another enterprising immigrant, Italo Marchiony, who’d come from Italy through Ellis Island in the waning days of the 19th century. If Hamwi and the Menches brothers invented the ice cream cone in St. Louis in 1904, what was Signore Marchiony doing selling them on the streets of New York in 1896? Evidence for this claim comes from more than Marchiony’s relatives. The U.S. Patent Office issued a patent for a waffle cone in December 1903, months before the World’s Fair began. It sounds like a strong case. Yet others have traced the concoction to an even earlier time — and back across the Atlantic Ocean. In “Mrs. A.B. Marshall’s Cookery Book,” the author (an Englishwoman) includes a recipe for a “coronet with cream.” That was in 1888. But pump the brakes! Five years earlier, another best-selling cookbook, “The Epicurean” by Charles Ranhofer, had specific recipes for such cones. Ranhofer was the iconic chef at Delmonico’s, which was a New York City establishment. Yet that might not be the last word. Charles Ranhofer, you see, was also an immigrant. He was born, and learned his craft, in France. Cornets de glace pour tous! Carl M. Cannon Washington Bureau chief, RealClearPolitics @CarlCannon (Twitter) ccannon@realclearpolitics.com Having trouble viewing this email? | [Unsubscribe] | Update Subscription Preferences Copyright © 2019 RealClearHoldings, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email becuase you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: RealClearHoldings666 Dundee RoadBldg. 600Northbrook, IL 60062 Add us to your address book |
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was at summer camp. I remember the counselors bringing us into the rec
hall, where two black and white TVs were set up. We didn’t appreciate it
at the time, even though we were told we would remember this the rest
of our lives. I was 10 years old. I still remember. America was Great: 50 years ago, men walked on the moon for the first time.”
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really the best way to spend a weekend.”
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President Donald Trump is playing 3-D chess. She answers in the
negative but points out, “Trump does something that his enemies—and even
some people who support him—criticize. There’s a big furor. The media
reported that now he’s put his foot in his mouth and now he’s sunk
himself for real. And yet, when the dust settles (and sometimes it
settles rather quickly), we usually find that one or some or all of the
following have occurred.” She explains that Trump has been served well
by his intuition and experience as to what works. But I also think she
makes an important point about President Barack Obama, “his overall
style was to give at least the appearance of being lofty, intellectual,
polished. Nevertheless he was more than willing to fight dirty…” And
the media folks loved the “lofty, intellectual, polished” Obama and
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outdated. As the new Executive Director of the Academic Engagement Network,
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Full article Neither Antifa Nor The Alt-Right Matter Very Much By David Marcus Too many in the people in the media make too big a deal out of Antifa and the Alt-Right. Neither is a significant force in American political life. Full article Trans Man Insists Making Immigrant Women Shave His Genitals Is A Human Right By Mitch Hall After a small business owner refused to wax a transgender male’s genitals, this biological man hauled the female immigrant into a government tribunal. Full article Reddit’s ‘Quarantine’ Of The Donald Trump Subreddit Exposes More Tech Bias By Seth King While ignoring explicit calls to violence on other pages, the leftist bosses at Reddit have stifled the r/The_Donald subreddit because of its viewpoints. Full article 6 Times Kyrsten Sinema Has Opted For Productive Over Partisan By Madeline Osburn As one of the Senate’s last true moderates, Democratic Sen. Krysten Sinema bucks her leftist-leaning party in favor of common sense. Full article 3 Things You Need To Know About ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills By Christopher Jacobs The knee-jerk solutions currently under consideration in Congress seem ill-suited to the scope of the problem and could lead to unintended consequences. Full article Poll: 60 Percent Of Democrats Say ‘Free Health Care For Illegal Immigrants’ Is Good Idea By Chrissy Clark The latest Marist/NPR poll found that 60 percent of Democrats polled believe U.S. taxpayers should pay for health care for anyone in the world who can get into the United States. Full article Why Is Tom Steyer Running? New Primary Rules And Democrats’ Weak Field By Jonathan S. Tobin The same factors that have encouraged other Democrats unlikely to win have led the billionaire to run. The only difference is that he has more money. Full article Tulsi Gabbard Breaks With 2020 Democrats, Says Decriminalizing Illegal Crossings ‘Could Lead To Open Borders’ By Tristan Justice U.S. Rep. 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Today’s Top News
July, 23 2019
Trump
Is Playing Chicken With the Mullahs
The little Cold War between Iran and the United States intensifies. In
recent weeks, Iran supposedly hacked and crashed a European rocket that
was launching a spy satellite aimed at it. The United States shot
down an Iranian drone in response; the British then seized an
Iranian oil tanker. In retaliation, Iran captured a British oil tanker
passing through the vital oil transit chokepoint known as the Strait of
Hormuz.
By: Brandon J. Weichert ______________________ Do Conservatives Understand Nationalism? Nationalism is big these days among conservatives. Only I’m not sure if they know what that means. American nationalism must be liberal, multicultural, and fraternal. That is its logic and why it is benign. By: F. H. Buckley ______________________ The Stronger Case for a Census Citizenship Question Including a citizenship question in the census is undoubtedly constitutional. That should have settled the issue, but having lost on legality the left opted for expediency. Even the Left’s argument that Trump’s attempted inclusion was politically motivated, however, is weaker than the case that Obama’s 2010 exclusion was. By: J. T. Young ______________________ Amazon’s IRS Prime Deal Seattle, we have a problem. Amazon generated almost $12 billion in income domestically last year. But the company paid no corporate income tax. Instead, the federal government paid the company $129 million in tax rebates. By: Hunt Lawrence and Daniel J. Flynn ______________________ Political Silly Season Reality, I hate to report, is for losers — meaning people hesitant to make the world reflect their personal conceptions of perfection; likewise reluctant to insist that holdouts get with the program, fast. A common trope of political commentary pegs Donald Trump (rightly, I don’t doubt) as a narcissist, hungry for the world to keep spinning in his personal orbit. The irony here is how much company that trait affords him over on the political left — say, in Berkeley, California. By: William Murchison ______________________ Emoluments Out of a Molehill On July 10, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the District of Columbia and Maryland could not bring Emoluments Clauses claims against President Trump because they hadn’t suffered an injury sufficiently actual and immediate as to give them the right to file the lawsuit. As the court said, the claims of injury were “so attenuated and abstract that their prosecution of this case readily provokes the question whether this action against the president is an appropriate use of the courts, which were created to resolve real cases and controversies between the parties.” The Fourth Circuit sent the case back to the district court and told it to dismiss it. By: Jack Park ______________________ The American Spectator is now on Flipboard, a user-friendly and customizable news aggregation website, please give us a follow today! You Might Like Read More |
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Good morning,As
former Special Counsel Robert Mueller prepares for public testimony
before Congress this week, a ScottRasmussen.com national survey found
that he is viewed favorably by 39% of voters and unfavorably by 28%.As
with just about everything in contemporary politics, the results
include a wide partisan gap. Democrats, by a 57% to 16% margin, offer a
favorable assessment of Mueller. Republicans, by a 45% to 23% margin,
take the opposite view. Among Independent voters, 37% have a favorable
opinion of Mueller while 26% have an unfavorable view.Forty-two percent (42%) of voters nationwide now believe President Trump should be impeached and removed from office. Forty-four percent (44%) disagree and 14% are not sure.Eighty-two
percent (82%) of Republicans oppose impeachment while 74% of Democrats
favor it. Among Independent voters, 38% believe the president should be
impeached while 44% disagree.Fifty-three percent (53%) of voters
nationwide consider President Trump’s rhetoric to be polarizing and divisive. Another 24% find it uplifting and unifying while 23% say neither.Forty-three
percent (43%) say the rhetoric of both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is polarizing and divisive.
Just 23% find Pelosi’s rhetoric to be uplifting and unifying while 21%
say that about Ocasio-Cortez. Given the lower level of visibility, it is
not surprising that both women have larger numbers of people with no
opinion either way.The
rhetoric of former President Obama was found to be uplifting and
unifying by 48% while 32% consider it polarizing and divisive.Once
again, the partisan divide is massive. Republicans find Pelosi and
AOC as divisive as Democrats see Trump. By a 57% to 18% margin, they
also find Obama’s rhetoric to be polarizing rather than unifying.
Independent voters are more comfortable with Obama’s rhetoric, but not
with that of Pelosi and AOC.Finally, it’s important to remember just how stable the overall political environment remains. The president’s job approval rating (46%) has barely budged over the past six months. We also update the Generic Congressional Ballot daily and it
consistently shows Democrats with about a six-point advantage (today it’s D 42% R 36%).This
stability suggests that most voters are tuning out the political
battles in official Washington. Presumably, they are waiting for
candidates to focus on issues that seem more relevant to the lives of
everyday Americans.Thank you for your interest in our work,Scott
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From NBC’s Chuck Todd, Mark Murray and Carrie Dann
FIRST READ: How Mueller’s testimony might (and might not) reverberate in 2020
Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony on Wednesday could very well turn out to be a dud for Democrats.
But it also represents their last best chance at selling the middle of the electorate that Mueller’s report contains damaging information about President Trump and his team.
“While America’s political class has been obsessively following the two-year investigation into Russia’s efforts to help Trump win the presidency, most of the country has not,” NBC’s Ken Dilanian writes.
“Polls show that as few as 10 percent of Americans have read any part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s 448-page report — and that the news coverage of the report’s release did not change what has long been a partisan split verdict on Trump and Russia.”
The April/May 2019 NBC/WSJ poll – conducted after Mueller’s full report became public – found 29 percent of Americans saying it cleared the president of wrongdoing, while 42 percent disagreed, saying it did NOT clear him.
But another 29 percent said they were unsure.
REUTERS/Jim Bourg/File Photo
So there is a good chunk of the electorate that hasn’t necessarily made up their minds here.
Yet Dilanian also reminds us that Republican members will have the opportunity to muddy the waters during Mueller’s testimony.
“Republicans plan to spend their half of the two hearings attacking the premise of the investigation and highlighting what they and their base have come to believe, without evidence, is FBI misconduct at the heart of the probe,” he says.
But if Mueller is REMOTELY damning against Trump & Co., will Democrats be able to resist the impeachment question, especially what’s transpired over the last week (“Send her back”)?
Dems, White House reach budget deal
White House and congressional leaders on Monday night announced they struck a deal that “would suspend the debt limit until July 31, 2021, and put an end to automatic spending cuts that would have kicked in without a deal,” per NBC’s Capitol Hill team.
President Trump tweeted his endorsement (at least we think it was an endorsement):
But as some observers have pointed out, a deal that suspends the debt limit until July 2021 means it’s conceivable that a Dem president would have to work with Republicans to raise it during his/her first few months in office.
REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
2020 VISION: A Warren/Bernie win means a Senate loss – at least temporarily
The two Democratic presidential contenders with the boldest plans – Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders – share this potential situation:
If they win the White House, their party loses a Senate seat. At least in the short run.
As one of us writes, both Massachusetts and Vermont have Republican governors, who would get to appoint someone (even from their party) to temporarily fill a Senate vacancy.
Then there’s the delay: Both states would have special elections that take place months after vacancy, which means a President Warren or Sanders could be down one Senate Dem during their honeymoon phase.
And then there’s the worst-case scenario: Could a Republican, a la Scott Brown, win a special in Massachusetts or Vermont?
On the campaign trail today: John Hickenlooper remains in Iowa… Joe Biden is in New Orleans… Elizabeth Warren attends a union rally at Reagan National Airport outside of DC… And Jay Inslee campaigns in California.
Dispatches from NBC’s embeds: Kirsten Gillibrand spoke Monday at a town hall in New York City, where she addressed the New Yorker article about former Sen. Al Franken, and her decision to support his resignation.
NBC’s Benjamin Pu reports Gillibrand’s response:
“Senator Franken wasn’t denied anything. It’s his decision and his
alone whether to wait out
his ethics committee hearing, whether to wait for his next election.
The decision I made was whether or not to carry his water and stay
silent. And given eight allegations, two since he was senator, and the
eighth one being a Congressional staffer, I couldn’t
stay silent.”
And John Hickenlooper said
that he would not immediately grant citizenship to undocumented immigrants.
NBC’s
Priscilla Thompson reports: “There has to be some punishment and delay,
significant delay on that,” he said – acknowledging he does support a
path to citizenship. He also came down hard
on businesses that employ undocumented immigrants. “We are a country of
laws,” Hickenlooper said. “The conservative right and the liberal left
don’t want to hold businesses accountable.”
Speaking of Hickenlooper, he’s up with
a new digital ad introducing himself (and that debate over hazy IPAs versus pastry stouts).
DATA DOWNLOAD: And the number of the day is… 66 percent.
66 percent.
That’s the share of Americans who say that it’s a BAD idea to decriminalize illegal border crossings — a policy proposal backed by many of the 2020 Democratic candidates — according to a new NPR/NewsHour/Marist poll.
Another 62 percent say it’s a bad idea for a national health insurance program to be made available to people who are in the U.S. illegally.
TWEET OF THE DAY: Maybe he thought he was talking about cashmere?
THE LID: Come together
Don’t miss the pod from yesterday, when we looked at some of the policy proposals that Americans DO agree on.
ICYMI: News clips you shouldn’t miss
Boris Johnson is set to be the U.K.’s new prime minister.
Joe Biden is planning to release a new criminal justice plan that reverses part of the 1994 crime bill.
Over 500,000 protesters called for the ouster of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló at Monday’s protests.
Two Louisiana police officers have been fired after a Facebook post that suggested that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should be shot.
Al Franken says he “absolutely” regrets resigning.
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| Justice Democrats vs. DNC: Group behind AOC looks to shake up the Democratic Party Posted: 22 Jul 2019 05:30 PM PDT Are they unified or are they at odds? The Justice Democrats and the Establishment Democrats are still at odds despite being temporarily unified by President Trump’s “racist” Tweet recently. It doesn’t matter how much the Establishment Democrats like Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi defends them. They don’t like here and will do everything they […] The post Justice Democrats vs. DNC: Group behind AOC looks to shake up the Democratic Party appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax won’t work Posted: 22 Jul 2019 03:38 PM PDT There’s a popular sentiment that’s present in many circles across America. The “rich” are the bad guys who plot against the common American to keep us down. In some cases, this is actually true; wealth has been used by many throughout history to buy favors, subvert prosperity for the economic middle- and lower-classes, and steer […] The post Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax won’t work appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Rashida Tlaib says $15/hr minimum wage is too low. She wants $20/hr. Posted: 22 Jul 2019 02:33 PM PDT There is nothing more progressive than taking something radical and destructive and doubling down on the spirit of the proposal. That’s what Representative Rashida Tlaib did today when she said the movement that’s pushing for $15 per hour nationwide may be behind on the times. $15 per hour is what whey needed before, but since […] The post Rashida Tlaib says $15/hr minimum wage is too low. She wants $20/hr. appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Pete Buttigieg’s failure as a mayor should be a warning about his presidency Posted: 22 Jul 2019 02:04 PM PDT If Pete Buttigieg can’t handle running South Bend, Indiana, how can he possibly handle running the entire country and being the de facto leader of the free world? That’s the question voters should be asking when they look at the candidates being offered to them through the Democratic field of potential nominees. But here’s the […] The post Pete Buttigieg’s failure as a mayor should be a warning about his presidency appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| #TX21 is a congressional race the entire nation will be watching Posted: 22 Jul 2019 01:31 PM PDT When two powerhouse representatives of their respective political ideologies clash, there’s always national attention. But as Wendy Davis announces her intention to take on Representative Chip Roy in the 21st Congressional District of Texas, there’s more at stake than just a seat on Capitol Hill. This race represents a battle for the soul of our […] The post #TX21 is a congressional race the entire nation will be watching appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Hashtag Authoritarianism: How the Left uses subtle methods to manipulate the electorate Posted: 22 Jul 2019 12:49 PM PDT The danger of the Authoritarian Socialist Left using social media trends and tricks to alter opinions. The dominant social media publishers are exerting their influence subliminally and the situation is only getting worse. It’s to the point that a small and exceedingly undemocratic elite could decide to swing future elections to the Left from now […] The post Hashtag Authoritarianism: How the Left uses subtle methods to manipulate the electorate appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
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