It is budget season.
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Trump Calls Warning of Russian 2020 Meddling a Democratic ‘Hoax’
Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The president said the intelligence finding that Russia was again meddling
in a coming presidential election in his favor was a partisan
“misinformation campaign.”
Perhaps Trump thinks he can become not guilty.
2
India Set to Stage an Epic Show, With Trump as the Star
Jeffrey Gettleman and Vindu Goel at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to have enticed Mr. Trump to fly 8,000
miles with the promise of a two-day spectacle. But serious issues remain.
Politically Trump is a tabla rasa.
Policy is that of his "kitchen cabinet".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_Cabinet
Democracy is not their thing.
They do sales.
3
Sanders, Attacking Bloomberg, Says Trump Would ‘Chew Him Up and Spit Him Out’
Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In an interview to be broadcast on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Bernie Sanders said
he was surprised by how unprepared Michael R. Bloomberg seemed for the
Democratic debate in Las Vegas.
Bloomberg does not consider himself a serious candidate.
4
Nevada Caucuses Could Be a Preview of What’s to Come
Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The state’s contest will be the first this presidential cycle in which the
racial makeup comes close to reflecting the nation’s population as a whole.
Racism is not debated among Democrats.
5
Uniting Trumpers, Never Trumpers and Democrats With a New Deputy at the State Dept.
Lara Jakes at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Can Stephen E. Biegun calm a simmering revolt at the department?
I hope Stephen E. Biegun cannot calm the dissension.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dissension
6
Ocasio-Cortez Builds Progressive Campaign Arm to Challenge Democrats
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez endorsed a slate of progressive challengers to Democratic
candidates and incumbents, working to create a liberal counterweight to the
party’s official campaign arm.
Good idea.
7
On Politics: Is Warren Back in It?
Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Speculation on a comeback and debate fallout: This is your morning tip
sheet.
She was never out.
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Presidential Pardons Through History: Who’s Received Them?
Neil Vigdor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The owner of the New York Yankees, pirates, Deep Throat and a former
president share the distinction.
Trump loves to tease.
He is a sadist.
9
Could Nevada Caucus First in 2024? Harry Reid Wants It
Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
The retired senator, still deeply involved in Nevada politics, is convinced
that Saturday’s caucuses will run smoothly and strengthen his state’s case
for leapfrogging Iowa in the next election.
Iowa will not yield.
It is in their law.
10
The Liberal Economists Behind the Wealth Tax Debate
Jim Tankersley and Ben Casselman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Gabriel Zucman and Emmanuel Saez have crashed the Democratic primary with
their idea — and angered some economists.
Property taxes are not recognized as wealth taxes.
11
Black and Latino Voters Are Looking for ‘More Than Just Some Token Words’
Jennifer Medina and Stephanie Saul at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Voters in Nevada and South Carolina face an all-white top tier of 2020
candidates that was winnowed down by a largely white electorate.
Token words are all those out of power can offer.
Those in power do not offer even token words.
12
Ocasio-Cortez Builds Progressive Campaign Arm to Challenge Democrats
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez plans to endorse a slate of progressive challengers to
Democratic candidates and incumbents, working to create a liberal
counterweight to the party’s official campaign arm.
Intraparty fights are accepted.
13
Presidential Pardons: Who’s Received Them?
Neil Vigdor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
The owner of the New York Yankees, pirates, Deep Throat and a former
president share the distinction.
Trump is a sadist.
14
Why a New Jersey Political Ritual Got a #MeToo Makeover
Tracey Tully at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
The state Chamber of Commerce banned hard alcohol on an annual train trip
to Washington as the state wrestles with claims of a culture of sexual
harassment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Christie
15
Is It Too Soon to Write Off Michael Bloomberg?
Ginia Bellafante at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
His debate performance was abysmal. But it seems that Americans are eager
to give billionaires a second chance.
It is not too soon.
16
Mick Mulvaney Says He Often Disagrees With Trump (Just Never Publicly)
Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The acting chief of staff, addressing a crowd of several hundred in
England, spoke freely about the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/22/trump-john-bolton-traitor-book-marie-yovanovitch
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/08/mick-mulvaney-trump-ukraine-scandal-testimony-impeachment-inquiry
"Spitting blood"
17
Roger Stone Is Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison
Sharon LaFraniere at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The sentencing played out amid extraordinary upheaval at the Justice
Department and a virtual standoff between the president and the attorney
general.
The sentence is lighter than it should be.
18
Has History Finally Caught Up With Roger Stone? It May Be Up to Trump
Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
He embraced the “dark arts” of political sabotage and trickery for decades.
Now he will serve more than three years in prison, unless his friend the
president bails him out.
Mercenaries always go "under the bus"first.
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How Bloomberg Bungled a Debate That He Had Been Prepped For
Matt Flegenheimer, Alexander Burns and Jeremy W. Peters at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Michael Bloomberg’s campaign advisers had anticipated tough debate
questions on stop-and-frisk and nondisclosure agreements. The former
mayor’s performance left his team rattled.
Mike Bloomberg has no "fire in the belly".
20
Who Can Beat Trump? Who Knows?
Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The Democratic candidates are all debating a singular issue. New polls
offer insights, not answers.The primary process is just beginning.
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