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Biden Pick for Deputy Treasury Secretary Breaks Racial Barrier
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 27 minutes ago
Adewale Adeyemo’s role in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and
work at BlackRock could complicate his confirmation hearings.
I have no problem with Adewale Adeyemo.
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Giuliani Is Said to Have Discussed a Pardon With Trump
Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 37 minutes ago
Their talks occurred as the president’s lawyer continued to loudly promote
baseless claims of widespread election fraud that cost Mr. Trump the
election.
Sending Rudolph Giuliani to prison seems a good idea.
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Biden Faces a Balancing Act in Choosing Top Aides With Business Ties
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Jeffrey Zients, a candidate to lead the administration’s coronavirus
response team, is arousing resistance from some progressive Democrats.
Anyone qualified for the posts has a history.
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Pentagon Official Ousted
Eric Schmitt and Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The Defense Department said Christopher Maier resigned, but his supporters
say he was forced out of a job leading military efforts to combat ISIS.
Making Trump unhappy is not necessarily a fault.
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‘Georgia Is Not New York’: Progressives Adapt Efforts for Senate Runoffs
Sydney Ember, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The two Democrats running in Georgia don’t share the far-reaching policy
goals of their party’s left flank, but progressives are still trying to
help them — with modified messages.
Sometimes it is hard to know.
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As Trump Attacks Georgia Republicans, Party Worries About Senate Races
Lisa Lerer, Richard Fausset and Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Some Republicans in the state fear that the doubt President Trump is sowing
about the fairness of the election could depress turnout for the crucial
Senate runoff races.
Useless F.U.D.
The Democratic party of Georgia is not done yet.
They can fight next year.
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2020 Fundraiser Update
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 4 hours ago
We’ve raised just under $6,000 so far, which means we’ve reached the first
goal at $5,000 – five linked articles in a series about political concepts
and how to actually use them. Most people learn political and economic
concepts, but the knowledge really does them no good, since they no on
explains when they work […]
I am thinking about kicking in some cash.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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‘Trump Is Better’: In Asia, Pro-Democracy Forces Worry About Biden
Hannah Beech, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The president-elect’s aim of returning normalcy to foreign policy has
spooked human rights defenders in Asia, who see President Trump as someone
who confronted dictators.
More F.U.D.
The U.S. will return to cooperation.
A humane refugee policy is inevitable.
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Sudan-Israel Peace Accord Is Already at Risk of Unraveling, Officials Say
Lara Jakes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Representatives for Sudan say the East African country will exit the
accords brokered by the Trump administration if Congress refuses to give it
immunity from future terrorism claims in court.
The question is always who is terrorized and where.
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For Manchin, a Divided Senate Is a ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Action
Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Frustrated by the dysfunction on Capitol Hill, Senator Joe Manchin III is
eager to cut bipartisan deals and check what he views as progressive
overreach in the Biden administration.
No "progressive Overreach" has been proposed.
Joe Manchin III may not know what progress looks like.
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Weeks Late, Biden Gets His Briefings
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Planning for a Covid-era inauguration intensifies: This is your morning tip
sheet.
The Biden staff is learning.
12
Should I Stop Speaking to My Trump-Supporting Friends?
Kwame Anthony Appiah, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on ending friendships with those who back
the president, identifying as L.G.B.T.Q. on medical-school applications —
and more.
All good points. Trump supporters have often refused to talk to Trump opponents. "It takes two to make an argument."
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Trump Raises $170 Million as He Denies His Loss and Eyes the Future
Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The president’s campaign has ratcheted up its appeals for cash, but the
first 75 percent of every contribution is going to a new political action
committee that could fund his next political move.
Trump may find he can't get elected dog catcher.
14
Scott Atlas, a Trump Coronavirus Adviser, Resigns
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Dr. Atlas joined the White House in August as a special government employee
for a limited term, prompting clashes with government scientists over his
contentious theories.
Another man who may find he has difficulty finding and keeping employment.
15
Arizona and Wisconsin Certify Biden’s Wins: ‘The System Is Strong’
Reid J. Epstein, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
President Trump’s push to reverse the election results in key swing states
fell short again as two states carried narrowly by Joe Biden formally
signed off on their results.
Facts can be measured.
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Biden’s Inauguration: Expect Smaller Crowds and More Social Distancing
Michael D. Shear and Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Unlike President Trump, who was expected to shrug off health threats in
favor of huge crowds, President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has indicated
that his inauguration will not be business as usual.
The pandemic will make the inauguration unusual.
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‘We’ve Harmed the Senate Enough’: Why Joe Manchin Won’t Budge on the Filibuster
Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The moderate senator from West Virginia has a message for his fellow
Democrats on muscling through sweeping change.
Joe Manchin may find his opportunities limited.
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Citing Pardon, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to ‘Immediately’ Dismiss Flynn Case
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Prosecutors also revealed in a court filing that President Trump’s pardon
of Michael Flynn was written broadly to end the former aide’s legal
jeopardy.
Flynn must stand convicted and pardoned.
Employment will be limited.
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Biden Moves on to Economic Hires
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Some of his foreign policy choices present an ethics test: This is your
morning tip sheet.
His nominations have been announced.
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The King of Trump TV Thinks You’re Dumb Enough to Buy It
Ben Smith, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Chris Ruddy, the C.E.O. of Newsmax, has found a business opportunity in
feeding Trump supporters the fantasy that the president could still win the
election.
Chris Ruddy is finding buyers.
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