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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – September 15, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – September 15, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Strategic Political Economy The Oligarch Threat Tamsin Shaw, August 27,
2019 [New York Review of Books] The bigger picture… was the way in which
the Cambridge Analytica story opened a window onto a new constellation […]
Worth your attention.
Real Communists are too trusting.
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Kamala Harris Was Ready to Brawl From the Beginning
In her first race, she defied her old boss, a fund-raising pledge — and the
implication that she owed her career to her ex-boyfriend.
Make Kamala Harris Secretary of the Interior.
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Despite Turning Down Inauguration Gig, Elton John Has a Recurring Role in Trump’s Presidency
The use of Mr. John’s music is a persistent reminder of the president’s
interest in showmanship and celebrity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfKm4k3COxw&list=PLWFF1ssLgyE3Mg9aRr34XxDZ_YPY22HVa
Published.
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Bernie Sanders, in Las Vegas, Previews Plan for Affordable Housing
Mr. Sanders invoked his own childhood growing up in a rent-controlled
apartment, and contrasted it with the privilege of President Trump.
Rent control is trouble in elective politics.
It is charity by and for others.
Other's need is my opportunity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Brown
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Planned Parenthood and Fired Former Chief Mired in Escalating Dispute
Leana Wen, who was fired in July as Planned Parenthood president after less
than a year on the job, is at odds with the group over the terms of her
departure and the group’s direction.
This is an internal fight over internal politics
Neither party wants to yield to Republican posturing and threats.
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The Senate: Still Great at Deliberating, but Less So at Legislating
Today’s Senate, devoted almost only to confirming the president’s
nominations, is hardly a hotbed of legislative activity. Members of both
parties would like that to change.
The senate cannot close debate without Mitch McConnell.
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Open Thread
As usual, feel free to use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to
recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
Consider Skype. I do.
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A Debate Recap, and a Debate Preview: This Week in the 2020 Race
Also this week, Kamala Harris releases a long-awaited plan, Elizabeth
Warren wants to expand Social Security, and President Trump has a new
Republican challenger.
There is nothing to add.
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Biden and Warren Avoid Direct Conflict — But for How Long?
They have staked out diverging political paths, but have mostly refrained
from attacking each other. Now a more combative phase of the race seems
inevitable.
A personal attack will not progress policy.
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Justice Dept. to Honor Team That Worked on Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
The attorney general will award those who worked “to support the
nomination” of Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, according to an
email reviewed by The New York Times.
The team has done nothing honorable.
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Impeachment Inquiry or Just Plain Oversight? It Depends on Whom You Ask
Democrats say they have started a full impeachment investigation.
Republicans disagree. A judge may have the final word.
Inquiries receive labels on their reports.
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14 Million Watched Democrats Debate in Houston
The New York Times will join CNN in co-sponsoring next month’s debate in
Ohio, another sign of the paper’s expanded public profile.
The television public is reasonably interested.
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With Markers and Straws, Trump’s Campaign Sells Defiance as a Lifestyle
Trump-branded products celebrate the president’s urge to fight back.
Goody bags won't help much.
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Top Immigration Judge Departs Amid Broader Discontent Over Trump Policies
The judge gave no reason for his departure, but it comes on the heels of a
shake-up among the top leaders of the immigration courts.
Trump has violated precident.
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Liz Cheney, Tart-Tongued Fighter, Is Warring With Rand Paul Over Who’s Trumpier
Ms. Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, has supplanted her father, Dick
Cheney, as the most combative Cheney in Washington. She usually attacks
Democrats, but not this time.
I celebrate.
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Interior Dept. Takes Next Step Toward Sale of Drilling Leases in Arctic Refuge
The Trump administration released a final environmental report on the plan
for oil and gas development in a pristine part of Alaska.
They should not do that.
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U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Emoluments Case Against Trump
A panel of federal judges in New York said a lower court had erred in
dismissing the suit and ordered that it be allowed to proceed.
Good.
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The Times and CNN Will Host the Next Democratic Debate in Ohio
The Democratic National Committee has announced that the next debate will
be held on Oct. 15, with a possible second night on Oct. 16.
OK
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Mystery Solved: Private-Equity-Backed Firms Are Behind Ad Blitz on ‘Surprise Billing’
Two doctor-staffing companies are pushing back against legislation that
could hit their bottom lines.
"What the traffic will bear."
Jay Gould
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Andrew McCabe Asks Justice Dept. Whether Grand Jury Rejected Charges
The request was the latest development in the saga of Mr. McCabe, the former deputy F.B.I. director and a frequent target of President Trump’s who is now under criminal investigation.Mr. McCabe has a skilled lawyer.
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