1
Why Bernie Sanders Wants Redemption in South Carolina
The state, where black voters dominate the Democratic electorate, delivered
a huge setback to Mr. Sanders in early 2016. He knows things need to be
different this time.
Bernie Sanders is white and leftish.
He must gain credibility with the black.
2
Pentagon Says It Spent $184,000 in 2 Years at Trump’s Scotland Resort
The House Oversight and Reform Committee released the figure amid criticism
from Democrats about spending taxpayer money at properties owned by the
president.
Self reporting of graft is unusual.
3
Biden Thinks Working With McConnell Is a Plus. Is It?
As he runs for president, Joseph R. Biden Jr. has trumpeted his ability to
work with Republicans, including Mitch McConnell. Others in his party view
that as naïve.
McConnell is representitive of the Tea party delegation.
4
Trump Defends Plan to Kill California’s Auto-Emissions Authority
The administration's plan has been assailed by California officials and
environmental advocates as an attack on states’ rights and on a major
policy to fight climate change.
Trump does not have the power.
My maternal grandmother is reported to have said:
"Don't come then. I will be obeyed."
5
How Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Learned to Play by Washington’s Rules
After nearly nine months in office, the progressive firebrand has swapped
the combative brand of politics that swept her into Washington for a more
careful political calculus.
Bernie Sanders demonstrates true grit and its results.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has learned by negative example.
6
The Cruelty and Stupidity Of Trumpian Homelessness Rhetoric
From a study by his officials: In the report, “The State of Homelessness in
America,” even shelters get some of the blame for increasing the number of
people who are homeless.The argument: Some people would be able to find
their own housing if they were turned away from shelters. “While shelters
play an extremely important role […]
Ian Welsh gets emotional with reason.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barracoon
Sometimes shortened to barracks and Coons.
7
Trump Names Robert O’Brien, a Hostage Negotiator, as National Security Adviser
The president announced on Twitter that Mr. O’Brien, the State Department’s
chief hostage negotiator, will replace John R. Bolton, who left the White
House last week.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_C._O%27Brien_(attorney)
Squeeky clean?
8
Pompeo Calls Attacks on Saudi Arabia ‘Act of War’ as Trump Tightens Iran Sanctions
The secretary of state’s words were the strongest so far from any American
official regarding the attack on Saudi oil facilities last weekend.
A deome can steer. Direction means little.
9
Trump Hits Back After Ally Denounces ‘Weakness’ With Iran
The president was responding on Tuesday night to a series of tweets by
Senator Lindsey Graham, who has long been one of the more hawkish members
of the Republican conference.
There is a big difference between threatened and destroyed.
10
White House Fires Homeland Security Dept.’s General Counsel
The firing of John Mitnick is the latest in a year of turnover at the
Department of Homeland Security.
A councel will not defend a known criminal.
11
Trump’s Challenge: Can His Word on Iran Be Trusted?
The president’s tweets, tirades and untruths could undercut the credibility
of whatever case he makes about responding to the attacks on Saudi oil
fields.
Trump's word can never be trusted.
12
Prosecutors Disclose Taped Confession in 9/11 Case
In a hearing at Guantánamo Bay, an F.B.I. agent read out transcripts of
jailhouse conversations between one defendant and another prisoner.
People are skilled with audio tape.
13
Lewandowski Tells Congress ‘I Wasn’t Asked to Do Anything Illegal’
The former Trump campaign manager confirmed that the president had once
asked him to help gut the Mueller investigation.
Skill growswith time.
14
U.S. Outlines Plans to Scrutinize Chinese and Other Foreign Investment
International deals involving technology and real estate could be blocked
under proposed new rules that would add teeth to a law passed last year.
Bad teeth. words can be copyrightten. Ideas cannot.
15
Acting Intelligence Chief Refuses to Testify, Prompting Standoff With Congress
Congress wants details of a whistle-blower complaint lodged with the
intelligence agencies’ inspector general, but the director of national
intelligence balked.
Congress can change the law.
16
Park Service Says Archaeological Sites Are Imperiled by Border Wall
The National Park Service has warned that President Trump’s border wall
will significantly damage or destroy more than 20 archaeological sites in
the Arizona desert.
The Park rangers know.
17
Trump Races for Trade Deals With Japan and India as China Fight Persists
President Trump wants to secure “minideals” with Japan and India to notch
victories on a signature issue as he heads into his re-election campaign.
Trump must look good.
18
For Sean Spicer, the Revolving Door Led to a Dance Routine in a Lime Green Shirt
Mr. Spicer has become an avatar for the reputational sacrifice and ritual
humiliation that come with trying to remain in President Trump’s good
graces while also seeking mainstream acceptance.
Sean Spicer can be torn appart.
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Trump and California See Same Homeless Problem, but Not the Same Solutions
President Trump’s awful descriptions of California’s housing woes can’t be
worse than those of the state’s most liberal politicians. But that’s where
the agreement ends.
Yes.
20
Sander Vanocur, TV Newsman Who Covered Kennedy, Dies at 91
A veteran correspondent, he was the last surviving journalist who
questioned Nixon and Kennedy in the first televised presidential debate.
"All men must die."
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