Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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Bernie Sanders Pitches His Supporters a New Idea: Biden 2020

Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The Vermont senator’s devoted backers might come to embrace Joe Biden’s candidacy, but it’s going to take more than a joint appearance via live stream.
 
An old thought.   The election must be won.
 

The Duty And Responsibility of Left Wing Leaders

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 hour ago
Let us say that you are leading a movement which, if it wins, will save hundreds of thousands to millions of deaths, and will take millions of out of poverty. The corollary to this is that if you fail, if you lose, those people will die or be stuck in poverty, and generally that many […]
 
Joe Biden will serve one term.
There is need of a person who will go beyond removing Trump.
 

How a Supreme Court Decision Curtailed the Right to Vote in Wisconsin

Jim Rutenberg and Nick Corasaniti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The state’s final vote tallies show that the justices’ decision not to extend the mail voting deadline amid the coronavirus resulted in the disenfranchisement of thousands of voters.
 
Supreme court justices can be impeached.
 

April 14th US Covid Data

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 2 hours ago
A note from our benefactor: We will probably get to 40,000 deaths by the end of April. We’re still increasing by more than 2,000 deaths per day, and most doctors are seeing a 10-14 day lag in deaths after new cases. I’ve seen projections of 60,000 deaths by August. If everyone goes back to work […]
 
The City of New York has recatogorized 2,500 dead.
 

Trump School Nutrition Rule Struck Down

Lola Fadulu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
A federal district judge has ruled that the Agriculture Department’s regulation easing sodium and whole-grain standards in school meals violated regulatory law.
 
The rules on school meals cannot be relaxed by fiat.
 

China’s ‘Donation Diplomacy’ Raises Tensions With U.S.

Edward Wong and Paul Mozur at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
New regulations in China are delaying its shipments of medical supplies around the world. And some American officials worry accepting donated gear helps China’s propaganda efforts.
 
Free trade changes prices.
 

Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden for President

Maggie Astor and Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
In a video released on Tuesday, Mr. Obama endorsed his former vice president saying the country needed a steady leader to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
 
It all helps.
 

Trump Falsely Claims ‘Ultimate Authority’ to Override States’ Virus Measures

Linda Qiu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Constitutional experts, government agencies and Republican governors all say otherwise.
 
Congress might have the power.
 
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On Politics: An Eye Toward Opening for Business

Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
East and West Coast governors unite, and so do Biden and Sanders: This is your morning tip sheet.
 
The governors are counting the cost.
Opening soon would be a mistake.
Some will try to their sorrow.
 
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Youths Face Coronavirus in Juvenile Detention

Erica L. Green at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
While some states have moved to release adults from prisons where the coronavirus poses a threat, efforts to free juveniles from detention have met resistance.
 
There is no immunity without disease.
 
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Hello, What’s This? The Democrats Aren’t in Disarray

Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Many younger voters are not old enough to remember a Democratic presidential primary that ended so quickly and congenially. Could it help Joe Biden in the fall?
 
The Democratic party has only one task.
Donald J. Trump must be removed along with his senate.
The details can come later.
 
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‘Accelerate the Endgame’: Obama’s Role in Wrapping Up the Primary

Glenn Thrush at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The former president has kept his political distance from Joe Biden. But he’s been much more engaged in the race’s denouement than has been previously revealed.
 
Barack Obama is a Constitutional lawyer, politician, and an orator.
He will help in any way he can.
 
The faith in hard money must be extirpated. 
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_extinction
 
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Virginia’s New Laws on L.G.B.T. Protections, Guns and Marijuana Reflect a Shift in Power

Neil Vigdor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The measures came about after Democrats took control of the Legislature for the first time in more than two decades last year.
 
The presence of the deep state is freeing Virginia.
 
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Trump Turns Daily Coronavirus Briefing Into a Defense of His Record

Michael D. Shear and Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Also at the briefing on Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said a comment he made that was seen as critical of the president was taken out of context, and Mr. Trump said he did not intend to fire him.
 
Trump's record cannot be defended.
 
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Stalemate Over Small-Business Aid Deepens as Officials Warn of Funding Lapse

Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
It is unclear if lawmakers will be able to reach a consensus this week even as the Trump administration says the program could run out of funds as early as Friday.
 
Deflation is a founding principle of the Republican party.
 
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Trump Leaps to Call Shots on Reopening Nation, Setting Up Standoff With Governors

Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The president’s insistence that only he can decide if the country should reopen for business was disputed by constitutional scholars and contrasted with his earlier message that it was not for the federal government to take the lead in fighting the virus.
 
It appears the economy will be closed for at least a year.
California has had an inspection program for those entering the state.
Followers of Trump are welcome to try to open economies.
 
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Fauci Defends Trump, Who Says He Has No Plans to Dismiss Him

Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The president had reposted a message on Twitter on Sunday calling for Dr. Fauci’s firing.
 
We will need Fauci when Trump is gone.
 
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Inmates at N.J. Women’s Prison Endured Years of Sex Abuse, Justice Dept. Finds

Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The assaults violated prisoners’ constitutional protections, investigators said, demanding that the prison immediately address the problems.
 
Prosecution will be difficult.  The attempt must be made.
 
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Biden and Bernie, Bros

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
As Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders exchanged warm smiles today, Mr. Biden was also shifting his tone.
 
Winning is a necessity.
 
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