According to RCP's Alexis Simendinger, the private view inside the White House is that Trump needs all the help he can get while rocketing from private businessman to leader of the... moreAccording to RCP's Alexis Simendinger, the private view inside the White House is that Trump needs all the help he can get while rocketing from private businessman to leader of the free world. In interviews and exchanges with reporters, Obama has diplomatically suggested that Trump’s learning curve is steep, but he has commended him as practical and not ideological.
Go hang out in a bar in a working class town, where the factories have moved to Mexico or China, where half the storefronts on Main Street are shuttered and a way of life that was ... moreGo hang out in a bar in a working class town, where the factories have moved to Mexico or China, where half the storefronts on Main Street are shuttered and a way of life that was once valued is ruined. What was once FDR country is now Trump country.
The behavior of Jill Stein, who has filed in Wisconsin for a recount of votes cast in the presidential election, and who plans to pursue recounts in Michigan and Pennsylvania as we... moreThe behavior of Jill Stein, who has filed in Wisconsin for a recount of votes cast in the presidential election, and who plans to pursue recounts in Michigan and Pennsylvania as well, has been frustrating; that of Hillary Clinton, who joined the effort, human but disappointing; and that of Donald Trump, outrageous and destructive. The recount business has not brought out the best in anybody, and in Trump it has brought out the worst: in a series of tweets, he alleged that millions of votes were fraudulent, enough to cost him the popular vote.But none of this is going to produce any change in the results of the election.This is not Al Gore losing Florida by fewer than 1,000 votes in 2000. Trump won Michigan by about 20,000 votes, Pennsylvania by 70,000, and Wisconsin by 30,000. And it is worth noting that Stein won enough votes in Michigan and Wisconsin to account for Clinton’s losses there. Her Wisconsin application lists a number of reasons for a recount, most of which are paraphrases of a single tho... less
In addition to Donald Trump's win, establishment Republicans actually outperformed him in down-ballot races across the country. In the crucial swing states of Florida and Ohio, Sen... moreIn addition to Donald Trump's win, establishment Republicans actually outperformed him in down-ballot races across the country. In the crucial swing states of Florida and Ohio, Senators Marco Rubio and Rob Portman both doubled Trump's margin in their victories. Even more bad numbers to be considered are the GOP won 21 Senate seats to the Democrats' 12, took control of 33 governorships to the Dems' 15, and took 240 House seats to 194 that went Democratic. Republicans have won House control in four straight elections and 10 of the last 12 - regardless of the fate of their presidential nominees. All sobering numbers - right down to the grass roots. less
Wouldn't that be conflict of interest? The Executive Branch should work separately from the legislative branch, so what if Trump decided he could fire his Secretary of State for on... moreWouldn't that be conflict of interest? The Executive Branch should work separately from the legislative branch, so what if Trump decided he could fire his Secretary of State for one reason or other and try to force the Majority Leader to lead the vote in the senate---or fire his wife. This is just an example, but there could be other problems concerning his wife.
Hello:His lock her up stuff was just to get elected. But, it's clear to me that his supporters actually BELIEVE she was protected, and absolutely BELIEVE she should be in jai... moreHello:His lock her up stuff was just to get elected. But, it's clear to me that his supporters actually BELIEVE she was protected, and absolutely BELIEVE she should be in jail.. If Trump lets her go too, isn't HE just as corrupt???Or can he do no wrong?excon
Now I am not saying anything is or isnt so here.. just postulating and thinking.. about America's new found cosiness with their old enemy Russia... and it's only under Trump that t... moreNow I am not saying anything is or isnt so here.. just postulating and thinking.. about America's new found cosiness with their old enemy Russia... and it's only under Trump that this is possible apparently according to the Russians.. and we know Russia supported Trump, wanted him to win so much that they tried, (and maybe suceeded) to rig the elections.. And we are told that it was Russians that leaked the emails that set Clinton back under investigation... at a time funny enough when it would most damage her campaign. . Why isnt anyone asking HOW the Russians got the emails in the first place.. IF they did.. if they didn't make it up....SO all this is puzzling me.. trying to understand it all and make sense of it... So just an idea, no accusations of course.. but I am finding it very strange - why do the Russians specifically want Trump.... why are they supporting him...will there be repercussions for America.... less
Hello:They say that Trump NEEDS the Secretary of Defense to sign off BEFORE he shoots.. But, if MISSILES are IN the air, Trump only has 9 minutes to shoot or not. Do yo... moreHello:They say that Trump NEEDS the Secretary of Defense to sign off BEFORE he shoots.. But, if MISSILES are IN the air, Trump only has 9 minutes to shoot or not. Do you think he has time to find the Secretary of Defense??? The missiles will BE here in 30 minutes. I think you're telling me that we're gonna be DESTROYED while the president looks for the Secretary of Defense.. Is THAT what you're telling me??? excon
Hello:Welcome to LA LA Land, where the right wing SCREAMS lock her up, and she's never been convicted of ANYTHING, and we have Petraeus, who is ON probation for mishandling classif... moreHello:Welcome to LA LA Land, where the right wing SCREAMS lock her up, and she's never been convicted of ANYTHING, and we have Petraeus, who is ON probation for mishandling classified data, is being considered for Secretary of State...Will someone wake me when it's over??excon
