Thursday, December 24, 2020

@17:16, , 12/24/20

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What Does President-Elect Biden Owe to Black Voters, Communities?
Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 55 minutes ago
In his victory speech, the president-elect said of Black voters: “You’ve always had my back, and I’ll have yours.” Many of those voters are watching to see what he does in office.
 
“Biden owes us. And we have not forgotten.”
 
"Black lives matter" is a statement of fact.
 
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Biden Expected to Expand US-India Relationship, While Stressing Human Rights
Pranshu Verma and Jeffrey Gettleman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Most experts agree that China will be the driving force behind how India’s relationship with Washington changes in a Biden administration.
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has been behaving badly.
 
3
Democrats Try and Fail to Jam $2,000 Stimulus Payments Through House
Emily Cochrane and Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
In a brief bit of political theater, the House majority leader opened the House for business to ask for unanimous consent to accede to President Trump’s request for larger checks.
 
Many will be cold and hungry in coming months.
The death rate will be large.
 
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Brad Parscale Fell From Trump’s Favor. Now He’s Plotting a Comeback.
Nellie Bowles and Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Mr. Parscale, President Trump’s former campaign manager, was angry after he was demoted last summer, and wanted out of politics. That didn’t last long. He is starting a new political data company.
 
Cortiers are never defeated. 
Brad Parscale was sounding upbeat.
 
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For Trump, Pardons as an Expression of Grievance
Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
President Trump’s grants of clemency to convicted liars, corrupt congressmen and child-killing war criminals are a way to lash out at a system that he believes has treated him and his friends unfairly.
 
The courts insist on evidence.  Trump does not need evidence,
 
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Trump Pardons: Manafort, Stone, Charles Kushner and More Granted Clemency
Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
It was the second wave of pardons and commutations by the president in two days, showing his willingness to use his power aggressively on behalf of loyalists.
 
These criminals probably are not staying out of jail.
 
7
Trump Outflanks Dems From the Left
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 18 hours ago
So, as you’ve probably heard by now, Trump is opposing the Covid “stimulus” bill and asking it be amended to include a $2,000 check, not a $600 on. Pelosi says he should pass the bill then they’ll pass another bill with the extra $1,400 (which is a ludicrous lie and we all know that.) The […]
 
Congress did not pass the first bill.
There will be no effective relief.
 
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How Trump's Attack on Relief Bill Has Divided GOP
Luke Broadwater, Emily Cochrane, Astead W. Herndon and Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
From the campaign trail in Georgia to Capitol Hill, President Trump’s demand for changes to the $900 billion pandemic relief plan upended political and economic calculations.
 
Congress did not pass the first bill.
There will be no effective relief.

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Trump Warns Iran of Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Helene Cooper, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The administration and military officials blame Tehran for recent rocket attacks in Iraq, adding to the growing tensions between the United States and Iran.
 
Trump remains a bully.
Just one more month.
 
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How Trump Has Jeopardized Stimulus Relief
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The president’s demand that Congress amend a giant coronavirus relief and government spending bill has raised the unexpected prospect that help may no longer be days away.
 
There will be no relief under Trump.
 
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Trump’s Attack on Coronavirus Relief Divides G.O.P. and Threatens Recovery
Luke Broadwater, Emily Cochrane, Astead W. Herndon and Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
From the campaign trail in Georgia to Capitol Hill, President Trump’s demand for changes to the $900 billion pandemic relief plan upended political and economic calculations.
 
There will be no relief from Trump.
 
12
Trump Vetoes Defense Spending Bill
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The legislation passed with a veto-proof majority in the House and Senate, but it is unclear whether Congress will override the president.
 
Congress is home for Christmass.
 
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President Trump: Unhappy, Unleashed and Unpredictable
Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
President Trump remains the most powerful man in the world, but powerless to achieve what he most wants: to avoid leaving office as a loser.
 
Trump will cause as much pain as he dares before going to jail.
 
14
Why Georgia Runoff Ads Are Running on Tennessee's News Stations
Shane Goldmacher, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Nearly $470 million is set to be spent on ads for the Georgia Senate runoff races. With the airwaves already saturated, the candidates are heading across state lines to seek any possible advantage.
 
All available add time in Georgia is already sold.
 
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Now Airing on the Local News in Tennessee: Ads for Georgia Candidates
Shane Goldmacher, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Nearly $470 million is set to be spent on ads for the Georgia Senate runoff races. With the airwaves already saturated, the candidates are heading across state lines to seek any possible advantage.
 
All available add time in Georgia is already sold.
 
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New Signs of Economic Distress Emerge as Trump Imperils Aid Deal
Ben Casselman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
A decline in consumer income and spending poses a further challenge to the recovery as jobless claims remain high and benefits approach a cutoff.
 
All promises based on aid from Trump are void.
 
17
Pfizer Seals Deal With US for 100 Million More Vaccine Doses
Sharon LaFraniere and Zach Montague, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
The company agreed to deliver the additional doses of its coronavirus vaccine by the end of July, helping address a looming shortage.
 
This shipment will not satisfy the U.S. demand.
 
18
China-E.U. Talks Hit Another Snag as Biden Camp Objects
Jack Ewing, Steven Lee Myers and Ana Swanson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Beijing and Brussels were on the brink of an agreement to roll back restrictions on investment. But the deal’s fate is uncertain amid growing animosity toward China and increasingly vocal opposition.
 
Let the diplomats do their work.
 
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They Fueled A.O.C.’s Win. Can They Shape the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race?
Katie Glueck and Dana Rubinstein, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
It’s not yet clear if voters want bold ideas from the left or a leader who can manage the city out of a crisis. Or maybe they want both.
 
The New York city Democrats have two years to decide.
They get stubborn when pushed.
 
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Rental protections, nursing home funding, food stamps: Here’s what’s included in the stimulus bill.
Zach Montague, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
 
The bill is dead.  
These things will not happen under Trump.
 
 
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