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Democratic Candidates Praise Labor — and the Obama Legacy, Too
After widespread criticism over attacks on Barack Obama at this week’s
debates, Democratic candidates at a labor forum in Las Vegas took a very
different tack.
The narrative of the Democratic campaign is in disarray.
2
McConnell Promised to End Senate Gridlock. Instead, Republicans Are Stuck in Neutral.
The Senate, once known as “the world’s greatest deliberative body,” is
operating as Senator Mitch McConnell would like: as an approval factory for
President Trump’s nominees.
McConnell consistently says no.
3
Pentagon Chief in Favor of Deploying U.S. Missiles to Asia
Mark Esper, on his way to Australia, said he would like to see the
deployment in “months” of arms once limited by a treaty.
Saber rattling will not work without a capability to go to war.
Nuclear weapons make war too expensive.
Trump does not think. 1914-1918 is not part of his diplomatic awareness.
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6 Things We Learned About the 2020 Race From Our Fund-Raising Maps
Democratic presidential candidates have raised over $200 million so far. We
analyzed fund-raising data to see where they’re getting their money.
The racing form is out.
Most of these will not go the distance.
6
Debates and More Debates: This Week in the 2020 Race
Sanders and Warren dominated Night 1. Biden, Booker and Harris were the
focus of Night 2. We’ll do it all again in September.
Republicans do not negotiate.
An offer to negotiate with them is an offer to surrender.
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Why a Race-Baiting Trump Is Courting Black Voters
Democratic leaders say African-Americans are deeply engaged in this
election, but President Trump is also targeting them with Facebook ads. How
they react may well determine his future.
Trump needs the black vote.
The rest is noise.
8
HUD Delays Disaster Preparation Money for Puerto Rico
The housing department announced that it would distribute funds for
disaster prevention efforts to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
after first helping nine states.
"The housing agency also announced on Friday that it would appoint a federal financial monitor
to oversee the disbursement of disaster relief money in Puerto Rico and
to “ensure recovery funds get to the people who need them most and
protect taxpayers who are footing the bill.”"
More paper towels.
Colonialism is not satisfying.
It will take a bit more time to steal the disaster recovery funds.
9
Spiraling Trade Tensions Threaten Economy as Trump Pressures China
The S&P 500 recorded its worst week this year as investors were rattled by
renewed trade tensions that threatened to undermine the global economy.
China cannot send the jobs back.
10
European Union Nominates Kristalina Georgieva to Lead I.M.F.
Ms. Georgieva, the World Bank chief executive, would replace Christine
Lagarde at the International Monetary Fund, one of the most prominent posts
in global economic diplomacy.
The Trump administration does not do diplomacy.
11
Embattled Ocasio-Cortez Aides Are Leaving Capitol Hill
Two of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s top aides are leaving her
office after clashing with elected House members and pursuing primary
challenges.
Congressional internal politics is a demanding game.
12
Trump Officials Argued Over Asylum Deal With Guatemala. Now Both Countries Must Make It Work.
State Department officials are irritated that the Department of Homeland
Security is meddling in diplomacy and they question whether Guatemala is
capable of accepting thousands of asylum seekers.
Asylum is an international treaty right.
Trump may not deny asylum. by indirection.
13
In Pentagon Contract Fight, Amazon Has Foes in High Places
The decision to delay a $10 billion computing contract for which Amazon was
the favorite reflected both opposition from President Trump and an
aggressive campaign by an industry rival.
Yes.
14
Trump Proposal Would Raise Bar for Proving Housing Discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is pushing forward with a
new rule to make it much more difficult for people claiming housing
discrimination to prove it.
Archi Bunker will like that.
15
Deprived of Power, House Republicans Head for the Exits
Six House Republicans announced retirements over the last two weeks, making
the road to a G.O.P. majority that much steeper and the conference that
much whiter and more male.
Yes.
16
Trump Plans More Tariffs for China. You’ll Feel This Round.
A 10 percent tariff on $300 billion in Chinese imports would increase
prices of everyday items as the trade war spills into American retail
aisles.
That will take time.
17
Tulsi Gabbard Thinks We’re Doomed
Or we will be if America doesn’t leave the rest of the world alone. That’s
why the 38-year-old congresswoman from Hawaii is running for president.
Being correct is not popular.
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Richard Rosenbaum, 88, Loyal Rockefeller Republican, Is Dead
As the New York State G.O.P. chairman, he was vital in persuading the Ford
administration to enlist the former New York governor as vice president.
Nelson did a lot of damage driving for higher office.
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Trump Drops Plans to Nominate John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump announced the withdrawal of his nominee on Twitter.
Good but not hopeful.
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Trump Won’t Let No. 2 Spy Chief Take Over When Coats Leaves
A law says that Sue Gordon, the deputy intelligence director who has both
experience and bipartisan respect, should be acting director. Mr. Trump is
said to have other ideas.
Trump has no ideas.
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