NEW THINGS: @18:32, , 11/8/20

Christian Conservatives Respond to Trump’s Loss and Look Ahead

Elizabeth Dias and Ruth Graham, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 27 minutes ago

Many reflected on how much they had gained in the last four years under the Trump administration.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nullius_in_verba

The whole of Christian religion is hearsay.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearsay

If a god wants me to know something, she will tell me.

Biden Could Roll Back Trump Agenda With Blitz of Executive Actions

Michael D. Shear and Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago

For Joseph R. Biden Jr., who won the election in a deeply divided nation, the early signals he sends as the country’s new leader will be critical.

Most executive actions are temporary.

There will be a two year wait for the possibility of congressional action.

Georgia Is a New Political Battleground

Lisa Lerer and Richard Fausset, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

Joe Biden’s narrow lead in Georgia and the runoffs that will determine control of the Senate have raised questions as to whether 2020 is a Trumpian aberration or a long-anticipated political shift.

Georgia's economy is no longer dominated by plantations.

Biden Voters Rebuild a 'Blue Wall' That Trump Smashed

Shane Goldmacher, Nick Corasaniti and Trip Gabriel, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

Joe Biden’s victory was particularly sweet for supporters in three states he had to win: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Observers of the Democratic party and national elections are using a simplistic model. Political party efforts are much closer to missionary projects.

Biden's Dogs to Return Presidential Pets to the White House

Christina Morales, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

President Trump was the first president not to have a White House pet in more than 100 years. Mr. Biden will bring two German shepherds, one of which was adopted from a shelter.

https://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/16344-25-famous-quotes-about-dogs

Click bait.

Top Republicans Decline to Acknowledge Biden Win as Trump Refuses to Concede

Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

Former President George W. Bush and a handful of other Republicans congratulated the president-elect, but most party leaders stayed quiet or urged President Trump to fight.

Click bait.

Watch Kamala Harris’ VP Acceptance Speech: Full Transcript

Matt Stevens, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

In her remarks Saturday night, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris acknowledged “all the women who have worked to secure and protect the right to vote” and said: “And I stand on their shoulders.”

Kamala Harris did what was necessary and did it well.

Why the Biden Economy Could Be the Same Long Slog as the Obama Economy

Neil Irwin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

With continuing Republican control of the Senate likely, the sort of large-scale stimulus some economists have urged may be off the table.

The Republicans continue to control the purse strings.

What’s Next for Trump? Family Business Awaits His Return

Ben Protess, Steve Eder and Eric Lipton, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

President Trump has long complained that public office cost him billions. Now he faces the challenge of jump-starting the company that bears his name, while television also beckons.

Prison should be in his near future.

Kamala Harris in Her White Suit

Vanessa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

This wasn’t about fashion, it was about politics, past and future.

Hillary Clinton and women's suffrage were iconographiclly remembered.

George W. Bush congratulates Biden on his victory.

Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

The former president became the highest profile Republican to publicly call the election in defiance of President Trump’s refusal to accept the results.

George W. bush has become a better politician.

In Pennsylvania, Trump Voter Fury Foretells a Nation Still Divided

Trip Gabriel, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago

President Trump has presented no hard evidence of voter fraud, but his charges have riled supporters in Pennsylvania who now insist the election has been stolen.

The votes will be certified and the Electoral Congress will vote.

End of Story

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – November 8, 2020

Tony Wikrent, Ian Welsh - 7 hours ago

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – November 8, 2020 by Tony Wikrent x x The 277 Policies for Which Biden Need Not Ask Permission [The American Prospect, via Naked Capitalism 11-5-20] FAST FACTS: We found 277 policies that can be enacted through executive branch powers in the Biden-Sanders unity task force document. 48 of the […]

Keep looking.

More of Trump can be removed.

What Are Joe Biden's Policies?

Sydney Ember, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago

Here’s an overview on President-elect Biden’s positions on coronavirus, health care, the economy, taxes and climate change.

Doing the right thing. It will frighten many.

Pennsylvania Trump Voters Charge Fraud

Trip Gabriel, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

President Trump has presented no hard evidence of voter fraud, but his charges have riled supporters in Pennsylvania who now insist the election has been stolen.

They have no facts.

China’s state-run news media reacts to Biden’s victory with cautious optimism.

Vivian Wang, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago

The Chinese Media are not wrong.

China’s state-run news media reacts to Biden’s victory with cautious optimism.

Vivian Wang, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago

The Chinese Media are not wrong.

How Many Danced, Celebrated in the Streets After Biden's Victory

Matt Flegenheimer and Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago

Defeating President Trump can do strange things for a man’s reputation.

Victory deserves celebration.

Which Four Seasons? Oh, not that one.