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On Trump, Michigan Republicans Lean One Way: ‘Fealty at All Costs’
Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 minutes ago
Even after his defeat, Donald Trump is causing fierce infighting among
Republicans
Republicans must leave Trump and the policies he fronts behind. Racism and Libertarianism have failed.
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Stay or Go? Biden, Long a Critic of Afghan Deployments, Faces a Deadline
Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and David E. Sanger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 54 minutes ago
The question is whether the small contingent of American troops can
accomplish anything after 20 years — and whether full withdrawal would
clear the way for Taliban advances.
Going is the better choice. Our allies will need to come with us.
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Biden Works to Leverage Senate Ties to Power His Agenda
Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The president has made clear in his first weeks in office that he plans to
try to capitalize on his experience and relationships on Capitol Hill to
get things done, though deep divisions remain.
Biden must prepare to pass his program without Republican help.
He has two years.
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North Carolina Republicans Censure Richard Burr Over Impeachment Vote
Mike Ives, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The senator, who is retiring, is one of seven Republicans who voted with
Democrats to find Donald J. Trump guilty of inciting an insurrection at the
Capitol.
North Carolina likes the apearance of special privelege.
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N.A.A.C.P. Sues Trump and Giuliani Over Election Fight and Jan. 6 Riot
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The civil rights group brought the suit on behalf of Representative Bennie
Thompson of Mississippi, with other Democrats in Congress expected to join
as plaintiffs.
The N.A.A,C.P should win this case.
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Biden will take to the road this week to sell his domestic agenda.
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The world seems happy to have the U.S. back at the table.
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Biden Takes Center Stage With Ambitious Agenda as Trump’s Trial Ends
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The president plans to quickly press for his $1.9 trillion stimulus bill,
and then move on to infrastructure, immigration, climate change and other
major priorities.
Biden now is in posession of center stage.
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David Perdue Files to Run Against Raphael Warnock for Georgia Senate Seat
Stephanie Saul, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Mr. Perdue, who lost a runoff election last month against Senator Jon
Ossoff, is taking the first step in the Republican Party’s effort to try to
win back a Senate seat in 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbPaSmcBEPE
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How Joe Neguse and Stacey Plaskett Plan to Wield Their Influence After Impeachment
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Both representatives said they took note of their roles as among the few
Black lawmakers who played a role in the historic proceeding.
"The reward for a job well done is another job."
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Don’t Care for This Impeachment? Wait Until Next Year
Mark Leibovich, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Leaders of both political parties suggest that impeachments, Electoral
College standoffs and Supreme Court nomination blockades may become
frequent fights in American politics.
The political parties after a long exhausted truce are learning to fight.
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How the Pennsylvania GOP is Trying to Increase Their Control of State Courts
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
After fighting the election results, state Republicans are trying to
increase their control of the courts. Outraged Democrats and good
government groups see it as a new kind of gerrymandering.
The Pennsylvania Republicans may impose their filter on the judges of the state.
Down ballot candidates are important.
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Parler, a Social Network That Attracted Trump Fans, Returns Online
Jack Nicas, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
After being cut off by Amazon and other tech giants, Parler worked for
weeks to find a way to get back on the internet.
Now we know what Republicans believe if we bother to read.
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Pelosi Vows to Move Forward With Independent Inquiry Into Capitol Riot
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
Calls have grown among lawmakers for a 9/11 Commission-style panel to be
established, which would most likely require legislation.
Prosecuting atourneys do this work. The Department of Justice is controled by Biden.
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Pelosi Vows to Move Forward With Independent Inquiry Into Capitol Riot
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
Calls have grown among lawmakers for a 9/11 Commission-style panel to be
established, which would most likely require legislation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_R._Sherwin
He has an insurrection to prosecute.
How revolting . . .
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Adam Kinzinger’s Lonely Mission
Reid J. Epstein, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Censured by his party and shunned by family members, Mr. Kinzinger, a
six-term Illinois congressman, is pressing Republicans to leave Donald
Trump behind — and risking his career doing so.
I would like to see the Republican party fragment.
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Pennsylvania G.O.P.’s Push for More Power Over Judiciary Raises Alarms
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
After fighting the election results, state Republicans are trying to
increase their control of the courts. Outraged Democrats and good
government groups see it as a new kind of gerrymandering.
The effort should not succeed.
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Zoom Fatigue on the Campaign Trail: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
Emma G. Fitzsimmons, Dana Rubinstein and Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The candidates in New York City can barely keep up with a dizzying schedule
of online forums. One candidate joins from his closet.
Politics is local.
Zoom is intentionally remote.
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The Simplest Explanation For Not Breaking Covid Vaccine Patents
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
The faster we get everyone immunized, throughout the world, the more likely
we can stop Covid from going chronic, becoming the new flu (but more
deadly, unless/until it mutates to become less fatal, which the untried
models say it should.) However, if Covid is cured, well, you can’t make
money off Covid any more, can […]
The practice Ian Welsh envisions should get the vaccine makers further regulated.
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Why Seven Republican Senators Voted to Convict Trump
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Republicans who broke with their party to find Donald J. Trump guilty
were an eclectic group, bound by their shared lack of concern about
retribution from the former president or his followers.
Some Republican senators are honorable.
Mitch McConnell would like to be in that number.
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Calls Grow for Commission to Investigate Capitol Riot
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Lawmakers are increasingly pushing for a 9/11-style panel that would
examine failures and make recommendations. It could also be a final chance
for Congress to hold Donald J. Trump to account.
There is no need for a commission.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc
https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/meet-us-attorney
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_R._Sherwin
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