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Could the 2020 Election Be Postponed? Only With Great Difficulty. Here’s Why.
With Louisiana delaying its primary vote, we answer six key questions about
holding elections in a crisis. And no, a president cannot cancel an
election with executive authority.
Well researched.
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Fact Check: Trump's Claims About His Response to the Coronavirus
The president inaccurately described travel restrictions he had announced,
falsely blamed his predecessor for testing shortages and misstated the role
Google was playing in mitigating the outbreak.
The Trump goal is looking good.
He is willing to lie for that end.
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These Judges Are Shifting the Appeals Courts to the Right
Five takeaways from an examination by The New York Times reveal how
President Trump has reshaped the federal judiciary.
The attempt to disrupt governance with the legal system will continue for the foreseeable future.
The congress can close this effort if it wishes.
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51 Judges Named by Trump
Appointees by the president make up more than a quarter of the appellate
bench, populating seats on 11 of the 13 circuits. This was their path to
confirmation.
Trump has been filling all the judgeships he can.
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A Conservative Agenda Unleashed on the Federal Courts
President Trump’s imprint on the nation’s appeals courts has been swift and
historic. He has named judges with records on a range of issues important
to Republicans — and to his re-election.
Trump intends a permanent Republican reactionary dominance.
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Biden Builds a Lead as Sanders Presses On: This Week in the 2020 Race
The coronavirus has dominated the news and is wreaking havoc on the
political world. Nonetheless, the race for the Democratic nomination
continues (with some modifications).
The Democratic party seems to have selected a safe victory above attempted radical progress.
I cannot say I am surprised.
I hope for progressive legislation as it becomes possible.
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Throw Out the Debate Playbook: Biden and Sanders to Clash Amid Crisis
Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Bernie Sanders will be auditioning for the
presidency, trying to convey leadership, against the backdrop of an
unfolding national emergency.
Biden could answer Sanders that the extent of the win must come before the legislative program that followes the win.
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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.
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Joe Biden Goes Digital. It Could Have Gone, Um, Smoother.
“Am I on camera?” Mr. Biden asked as technical glitches disrupted a virtual
town hall event with voters in Illinois. But that’s the new paradigm for
campaigning amid a national health crisis.
Digital technology is fussy.
Digital security makes it fussy.
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Trump’s False Claims About His Response to the Coronavirus
The president inaccurately described travel restrictions he had announced,
falsely blamed his predecessor for testing shortages and misstated the role
Google was playing in mitigating the outbreak.
There are records.
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Seeking Advice on the Coronavirus, Jared Kushner Enlists a Doctor in the Family
Dr. Kurt Kloss, whose daughter, the model Karlie Kloss, is married to Mr.
Kushner’s brother, solicited suggestions from a medical Facebook group.
The deep state is supposed to report on these conditions.
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Full Appeals Court to Decide Whether Congress Can Sue Executive Branch
The court took up disputes over funding for President Trump’s border wall
and a subpoena to Donald F. McGahn II, his former White House counsel.
These will be appealed to the supreme court.
That will last through the election.
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Trump Declared a National State Emergency Over Coronavirus. Here's What that Can Do
The president’s action will free up funds and lower legal barriers for
responding to the pandemic.
That could help.
Trump may try to build his wall Though he should not.
It is late to try area quarantine.
Individual testing and isolation will be playing whackamole.
Fund the vaccine efforts.
You may be very busy.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/world/coronavirus-maps.html
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Justice Dept. Religious Freedom Training Spurs Concern Among Lawyers
Some department lawyers expressed worries that the workshops were held to
teach ways to limit civil rights protections for gay and transgender people.
Separation of church and state is a necessity.
The new religious freedom policies are a travesty.
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Transcript: Trump’s Coronavirus News Conference
President Trump held a news conference on Friday with health and business
leaders during which he declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus.
Here are his opening remarks.
I know Trump is lying because he is speaking.
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Administration Offers Guidance to Schools as They Shut Down on Their Own
Facing pressure from parents, conflicting messages from experts and initial
silence from the federal government, superintendents began making their own
decisions to close.
An expensive action.
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Tom Turnipseed, a ‘Reformed Racist’ After Backing Wallace, Dies at 83
He supported George Wallace’s 1968 presidential bid. But after having a
change of heart, he worked for civil rights and other progressive causes.
The poor need all the help they can get.
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Amid a Pandemic, Trump Moves Forward With Safety Net Cuts
As the coronavirus upends the economy, the Trump administration plans to
make changes to the food stamp program that could lead to nearly 700,000
people losing assistance.
Trump believes in hard money.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/opinion/coronavirus-pelosi-sick-leave.html
Pelosi got what she could.
Last weekend I offered a blog post on the case for permanent deficit-financed public investment; I've done a slightly longer-form, wonkier version for a Voxeu ebook. Here it is: gc.cuny.edu/CUNY_GC/media/
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Live Coronavirus Updates and Coverage
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Stocks rose as President Trump declared a national emergency and said he
was making $50 billion available. The House was set to vote on the relief
plan early Saturday.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/world/coronavirus-news.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/opinion/coronavirus-pelosi-sick-leave.html
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House Passes Coronavirus Relief After Democrats Strike Deal With White House
Democrats dropped a proposal to establish a new paid sick leave entitlement
for public health emergencies and added tax credits for small- and
medium-size businesses requested by Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/world/coronavirus-news-live-updates.html#link-47cd8806
It could be a better deal.
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