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Trump Attacks Democrats Hours After Calling for Bipartisanship
The president woke up on Thursday morning and immediately assailed Senator
Chuck Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, just hours after he implored the
nation’s political leaders to “stop the partisanship.”
Trump wakes in the morning with only vague memories of the day before.
2
On Politics: A Delicate Sanders-Biden Dance
The presidential race goes on, and the coronavirus looms larger. This is
your morning tip sheet.
Slam dancing is not usually considered delicate.
3
Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut Would Dwarf the 2008 Bank Bailout
President Trump is pushing a nearly $1 trillion fiscal stimulus that some
economists say would not be well targeted to offset damage from the
coronavirus.
A stimulus that will not stimulate.
The payroll tax is trivial at low wages.
4
Canceled War Games. Video Meetings. The Military Guards Against Coronavirus.
The Pentagon is a microcosm of the inherent contradictions in how
companies, government agencies and people across the country are trying to
deal with the coronavirus.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/world/coronavirus-news.html
Social distancing is the best that can be done.
Treat the sick.
5
Trump’s Re-election Chances Suddenly Look Shakier
Weeks ago, his advisers were counting on a strong economy and a Democratic
opponent easily portrayed as too far left. But the political landscape has
sharply shifted.
Trump has bungled the economy, immigration, and health care.
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In Rare Oval Office Speech, Trump Voices New Concerns and Old Themes
He described the dangers of “a horrible infection” during an address whose
inaccuracies required immediate clarification.
Nothing is the administration's responsibility.
7
Read President Trump’s Speech on Coronavirus Pandemic: Full Transcript
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Speaking from the Oval Office, Mr. Trump announced a suspension of travel
from Europe for 30 days, starting on Friday.
"the future's so bright I've got to wear shades"
8
Senate Panel Delays Subpoena Vote Over Concerns About Ukraine Witness
The Homeland Security Committee, which is looking into Hunter Biden and
Ukraine’s role in the 2016 election, was told a former Ukrainian official
could be spreading Russian disinformation.
The Republicans never abandon a fiction.
9
How Right-Wing Pundits Are Covering Coronavirus
Following President Trump’s lead, many commentators have played down fears.
Believing the extreme right is a self correcting problem.
It could be faster.
10
A Fumbled Global Response to the Virus in a Leadership Void
While world leaders are at last speaking out about the gravity of the
pandemic, their voices are less a choir than a cacophony, with the United
States absent from its traditional conductor role.
Creative thought is lacking. That is probably a good thing.
11
Critics Hear Political Tone as Pompeo Calls Out Diplomatic Rivals Over Human Rights
China, Cuba, Iran and Venezuela were cited as among the worst violators.
All four are targets of pressure campaigns by the Trump administration to
install sweeping change.
For the Trump administration everything is political.
12
Meet the Trump Fan Accused of Registering Democrats as Republicans
A woman in Florida charged with 10 felony counts of submitting false voter
registration forms had filed hundreds of forms before her arrest.
Auditing finds all the cheaters.
13
Bernie Sanders Made a Big Concession Speech. Just Not the Usual Kind.
In a stark moment of political de-escalation, Mr. Sanders signaled that he
wants to press Joe Biden on issues but may not want to fight to the bitter
end like he did against Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Biden will win against Trump.
Sanders will be in the senate.
Sanders energy must go to the platform and congress.
If he is more skilled than I think he is Elizabeth Warren will accept the vice-presidency.
Biden and Sanders can then die happy.
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Joe Biden Will Host ‘Virtual Events’ as Coronavirus Fears Heat Up
The Biden campaign’s move to limit in-person campaigning marked the
beginning of an extraordinary new chapter in an already tumultuous
presidential race: campaigning amid a pandemic.
I will not be unhappy with that.
15
Why Sanders Is Staying In
He got trounced last night. His path forward is exceedingly steep. But he
has reasons to fight on.
Getting out would surender what little power he has.
16
Elizabeth Warren Is Unlikely to Endorse Bernie Sanders. Here’s Why.
Though Ms. Warren and Mr. Sanders agree on many progressive issues, her
campaign has highlighted a rift over how they build political coalitions.
And she doesn’t think he can win.
Bernie Sanders is not liked.
17
Rocket Attack Kills Three U.S. Coalition Members in Iraq
Rockets struck Camp Taji where Iraqi, American and other coalition troops
are based.
It is time to walk away from Islam.
18
House Sends Trump Bill to Restrict War Powers on Iran, Setting Up Veto
The bipartisan measure amounts to an unusual rebuke of the president’s
expansive war powers. President Trump has promised to veto it.
Trump must be removed.
19
House Passes Bill Preserving F.B.I. Surveillance Powers
An unusual collection of lawmakers backed the legislation, which would give
Americans some new privacy protections and extend legal authority for some
F.B.I. investigative tools.
Telling the F'B.I. stop is a difficult project.
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Presidents Forge Their Legacies in Crises
It is too early to say how President Trump’s actions in the coronavirus
outbreak will affect his legacy, but history is filled with lessons.
In almost all cases it is better to act in an emergency.
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