@9:30, 8/25/19

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 25, 2019

Tony Wikrent at Ian Welsh - 58 minutes ago

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 25, 2019 by Tony Wikrent Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus Strategic Political Economy Give No Heed to the Walking Dead [The Scholar’s Stage, via Naked Capitalism 8-18-19] The People’s Republic of China is wealthier than any rival America has faced. Its leaders are convinced […]

2 

The Education of Elizabeth Warren

Stephanie Saul at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

The former law professor’s path to presidential contender began in Texas bankruptcy courts, where she witnessed desperate families, similar to her own.

I like her for President.

3 

Trump Aides Slam French for Focusing on ‘Niche Issues’ at G7

Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

The orchestrated message underscored the deep rift between President Trump and his counterparts. But Mr. Trump, who tweeted about New York subways, was also focused elsewhere.

"The inmates are in charge of the asylum"

4 

Trade Turmoil Gives Democrats an Opening to Hit Trump on Economy

Jim Tankersley and Thomas Kaplan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago

Democratic candidates have taken a calibrated approach to talking about the economy, but the trade war with China provides a potent new line of attack.

People are learning to ignore the noise.

5 

Open Thread

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 21 hours ago

Use this thread to discuss topics not relevant to recent posts.

"Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best."

6 

Trump Asserts He Can Force U.S. Companies to Leave China

Peter Baker and Keith Bradsher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The president cited a national security law from 1977 that has never before been used to cut economic ties with a major power in a trade dispute.

There is no emergency with China.
U.S. companies are more likely to leave the U.S.

7 

Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (a Senate race), and candidates released plans for labor and the environment.

The Democratic party process continues.

8 

Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (the race for Senate), and new plans for labor and the environment.

Government continues.

9 

A Gyrating Economy, and Trump’s Volatile Approach to It, Raise Alarms

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Mr. Trump’s wild pronouncements on Friday renewed questions about his stewardship of the world’s largest economy even as he escalated a trade war with China before heading to France for the G7 summit.

As the insane in government should.
Mad government is alarming.

10 

Joe Biden, Recalling ’68, Asks Audience to Imagine Obama’s Assassination

Trip Gabriel and Isabella Grullón Paz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

“Imagine what would have happened if, God forbid, Barack Obama had been assassinated after becoming the de facto nominee,” Mr. Biden said, evoking the tumult of 1968.

Joe Biden should not be President.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Burr

11 

How David Koch and His Brother Shaped American Politics

Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The billionaire, who died Friday, understood the power of changing “hearts and minds.” He spent almost unlimited money on behalf of limited government.

David Koch was not assassinated. 

12 

With Time Running Short, Patriots Unlikely to Make White House Visit

Ken Belson and Michael Crowley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

They won the Super Bowl on Feb. 3. But since then the team and the White House have not agreed on a date, though both sides say politics has nothing to do with it.

Politics is all of it.

13 

California Is the ‘Popular Boy or Girl at the Dance’ in 2020

Jennifer Medina at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Kamala Harris has the home-state advantage, but the other Democratic presidential hopefuls are not ceding the state.

Nash equilibrium

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nash_equilibrium

The Blond Goes Home Alone

14 

Trolling Trump, Joe Walsh Tries to Recruit George Conway for Nascent Challenge

Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

In a signal that he intends to bait Mr. Trump into engagement with him, Mr. Walsh, a conservative radio show host, is wooing the husband of Kellyanne Conway.

Please  do.

15 

A Kennedy-Markey Primary? Massachusetts Is Jolted

Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

With the state gripped by the possibility of another Kennedy campaigning for Senate, the incumbent is not backing down: “Oh, I’m running.”

Elect Markey.

16 

This U.S. Warship Threatens Iran (From 600 Miles Away)

Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

“We recognize that tensions are high, and we don’t want to go to war,” said Capt. William Reed, a fighter pilot who commands the ship’s air wing.

Yes.
It is bad strategy.

17 

Barr Seized on Epstein Case as Doubts Mounted About Justice Dept.

Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The attorney general has been unusually personally involved in the investigations into the jailhouse suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, the high-profile financier accused of sex trafficking.
 .
Noise

18 

‘It’s Gratifying’: Jay Inslee Finally Gets His Moment

Lisa Friedman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The Washington governor and self-described climate candidate told us what it was like to achieve national recognition — after leaving the presidential race.

Climate change is not a winning issue.
It is the most important problem.
The public does not want to think.

19 

World Leaders’ G7 Expectations: A Nice Chat, Some Good Wine, No Unity With Trump

Michael D. Shear and Jim Tankersley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

America’s closest allies meet this weekend and have all but given up on producing the kind of consensus about global issues that has been the summit’s hallmark for decades.

Yes.

20 

Seth Moulton Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign With a Warning

Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Mr. Moulton, a congressman from Massachusetts, had focused his campaign on national security. He hinted at potentially supporting Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Seth Moulton is a Republican, a Dino.

||

||