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How Ted Cruz Became the Least Sympathetic Politician in America
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 minutes ago
His getaway to Cancún during the Texas power emergency was only the latest
episode in a political career that has left Mr. Cruz reviled by Democrats
and more than a few Republicans.
Texas may remember Ted Cruz and desertion at the polls.
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What Crisis-Communications Experts Would Tell Ted Cruz
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
We asked political strategists who have worked for figures like Anthony
Weiner and Mark Sanford for their take on the Texas senator’s Cancún fiasco.
Ted Cruz is dammaged by his actions.
Professional advisors have no advice.
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The Virginia G.O.P. Voted on Its Future. The Losers Reject the Results.
Reid J. Epstein, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
In a sign of the Trump era’s lingering alternate realities, Republicans in
the struggling state party are refusing to move forward with a new system
for choosing nominees.
I cheer for both sides when the opposition is infighting.
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A College Program for Disadvantaged Teens Could Shake Up Elite Admissions
Erica L. Green, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
An education program is immersing underprivileged students in Ivy League
classes, and the students’ success has raised questions about how elite
university gatekeepers determine college prospects.
Schools have done a bad job of finding the motivated students.
Motivated parents fight for places.
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Kamala Harris: Women Leaving Work Force During Pandemic Is a 'National Emergency'
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
“In one year,” Vice President Kamala Harris said, “the pandemic has put
decades of the progress we have collectively made for women workers at
risk.”
People do better when they strive.
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Texas Lessons For Preparing For The Ongoing Collapse
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 11 hours ago
The Texas disaster is a very dramatic example of what I’ve been urging
people to prepare for. When I was a kid I lived in a number of third world
nations: Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh, and visited a bunch more. In a
failing state, stuff just doesn’t work well, and when there is a shove, […]
This place does not work without electricity I will buy a five kilowatt generator set.
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Biden Administration Formally Offers to Restart Nuclear Talks With Iran
Lara Jakes, Michael Crowley, David E. Sanger and Farnaz Fassihi, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
President Biden campaigned on restoring an accord limiting Iran’s nuclear
program. It remains unclear if Tehran, which is demanding that sanctions be
lifted first, will accept the offer to talk.
It is not a done deal yet.
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U.S. and Novavax Will Aid Global Vaccination Campaign
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
The Biden administration plans to make good on a promise to donate $4
billion, while the pharmaceutical company Novavax committed to sell 1.1
billion doses of its vaccine.
All the Trump programs have not been killed.
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Suit Over Ex-Trump Aide’s Testimony Divides White House and House Democrats
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
President Biden has inherited litigation over a subpoena to Donald F.
McGahn II, President Donald J. Trump’s former lawyer, about the Russia
investigation.
The Russia investigations are now moot. I have no need for revenge.
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Ted Cruz’s Cancún Trip: Family Texts Detail His Political Blunder
Shane Goldmacher and Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The Texas senator faced fierce blowback for fleeing his state as a disaster
unfolded. Text messages sent by his wife revealed a hastily planned trip
away from their “FREEZING” family home.
Ted Cruz did a bugout.
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Native Americans ‘Left Out in the Cold’ Under Trump Press Biden for Action
Mark Walker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
After showing political clout in the 2020 election, tribal communities are
hoping for more attention and money to address their long-running problems
with poverty, health care and other issues.
Trump and his racist followers abused the Native-Americans.
They do not need more abuse.
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Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Biden’s Immigration Overhaul in House
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and Representative Linda Sánchez of
California disclosed details of the proposal on Thursday in a news
conference.
Starting now will get the necessary legislation passed.
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Global Chip Shortage Challenges Biden’s Hope for Manufacturing Revival
Ana Swanson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
A global shortage of a key component for cars and electronics has shuttermust payed
American factories and set off fierce competition to secure supplies.
The manufacturers pay for their errors.
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Biden’s Plan to Link Arms With Europe Against Russia and China Isn’t So Simple
Michael Crowley and Steven Erlanger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The Atlantic Treaty Organization is a coalition and not a military command.
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Dolly Parton Statue Has Tennessee’s Support, but Not Parton’s
Julia Jacobs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The state legislature was considering a bill that would kick off plans to
erect the statue on Capitol grounds. She has asked that the bill be pulled.
Dolly Parton is a wise person.
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Should the Feds Guarantee You a Job?
Eduardo Porter, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
Not long ago, the question was rarely asked. Now, politicians and
economists of various stripes are willing to consider it.
There is much work to be done.
The federal government can do it as well as pay for it.
Conscription must be avoided.
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Texas Grid Failure Stirs Feud Between Cities and State
David Montgomery, Simon Romero and James Dobbins, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
As the state reels from power outages, Democrats look to turn the tables on
the Republicans who dominate state government.
The state of Texas is responsible for the structure of the power grid in Texas.
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Cuomo at a Crossroads: What Comes Next?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
We talked to our Albany bureau chief, Jesse McKinley, about a political
reckoning over coronavirus deaths for the embattled governor of New York.
Andrew Cuomo seems to be slandered.
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Biden and Netanyahu Finally Talk, but No Details Are Revealed About What
David E. Sanger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Israel’s statement emphasized the personal relationship between the two
leaders. The U.S. statement said they “discussed the importance of
continued close consultation.”
Netanyahu has found the limit of U.S. support.
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Rush Limbaugh's Legacy of Weaponizing Radio Commentary
Jeremy W. Peters, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Weaponizing conspiracy theories and bigotry long before Donald Trump’s
ascent, the radio giant helped usher in the political style that came to
dominate the Republican Party.
Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingritch invented politics as entertainment.
They have escaped the final collapse of their invention.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Coughlin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Goebbels
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