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Democrats’ Big Tent Helped Them Win. Now It Threatens Biden’s Agenda.
Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The party’s ideological blend of moderates and progressives carried it to
power in Washington, but elements of that coalition could block the most
ambitious parts of President Biden’s agenda.
Many people are not believers in democracy.
Most are Republicans.
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How Democrats Are Already Maneuvering to Shape Biden’s First Supreme Court Pick
Jonathan Martin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The president’s promise to nominate a Black woman to the court has set off
efforts to champion candidates and convince the White House to forego the
usual elite credentials.
Vice President Kamala Harris is a potential justice that pops into my mind.
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Garland Says as Attorney General He Would Combat Domestic Extremism
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The judge is also expected to affirm his commitment to equal justice under
the law and to vow to root out widespread discrimination.
Garland could be a replacement vice president.
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Justice Dept. Is Said to Be Examining Stone’s Possible Ties to Capitol Rioters
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
A full criminal investigation is far from certain, a person familiar with
the inquiry said.
The persecution of Donald Trump would please me.
It is not as important as educating the insurgents
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Trump Schedules Address Before CPAC Next Sunday
Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The former president will make his first lengthy remarks since leaving
office before the annual conference of conservatives Feb. 28.
No one might listen at CPAC.
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Seeking Fresh Start With Iraq, Biden Avoids Setting Red Lines With Iran
Lara Jakes and Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
The administration’s measured response to a rocket attack in Erbil sharply
contrasts with a Trump-era campaign against Iran that, more often than not,
caught Iraq in the crossfire.
Victory for Iran is not on offer.
Biden is not asking Iran to surrender.
Iran wants real relief.
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Where Will Rush Limbaugh’s 15 Million Listeners Go Now?
Michael M. Grynbaum, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
No one will have a megaphone like his again. But podcasters, “26-year-old
conservatives on Instagram” and Sean Hannity all fill the void.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Your_Scattered_Bodies_Go
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44105/holy-sonnets-at-the-round-earths-imagind-corners-blow
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Biden Tells Allies ‘America Is Back,’ but Macron and Merkel Push Back
David E. Sanger, Steven Erlanger and Roger Cohen, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
All three leaders seemed to recognize, though, that their first virtual
encounter was a moment to celebrate the end of the “America First” era.
Biden would end the legend of Aerican exceptionalism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_exceptionalism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americanism_(ideology)
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Republicans Struggle to Derail Increasingly Popular Stimulus Package
Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
A $1.9 trillion rescue plan polls strongly across the country, including
with many Republican voters, despite a scattershot series of attacks from
congressional Republicans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americanism_(heresy)
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Democrats Beat Trump in 2020. Now They’re Asking: What Went Wrong?
Alexander Burns, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Disappointed by down-ballot losses, Democratic interest groups are joining
forces to conduct an autopsy of the election results. Republicans do not
yet seem willing to reckon with the G.O.P.’s major defeats.
"All politics is local" was neglected.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americanism_(ideology)
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Democrats Beat Trump in 2020. Now They’re Asking: What Went Wrong?
Alexander Burns, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Disappointed by down-ballot losses, Democratic interest groups are joining
forces to conduct an autopsy of the election results. Republicans do not
yet seem willing to reckon with the G.O.P.’s major defeats.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americanism_(heresy)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americanism_(ideology)
Racism is unfashionable.
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Cruz and Cuomo Face Scandal. Trump Can’t Save Them.
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Without Donald Trump dominating the political conversation, politicians’
audacious behavior isn’t so quickly subsumed.
Trump is not filling the leads.
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Who Will Be the Next F.D.A. Chief?
Sheila Kaplan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Two leading contenders generate wider debate about the leadership needed to
restore morale and scientific integrity to an agency battered by the
politicized Trump administration.
Biden will make the choice.
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Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Use comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Justice Dept. Confronts Increasingly Complex Capitol Riot Inquiry
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Additional prosecutors and agents around the country have been assigned to
the investigation as officials try to manage it and stave off a backlog in
the courts.
A backlog in the courts may be a plan "B".
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Neera Tanden, Biden’s Budget Nominee, Faces Challenge to Confirmation
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Senator Joe Manchin III said he would oppose President Biden’s nominee to
lead the Office of Management and Budget, a move that could scuttle her
chances.
Biden knows how to bargain.
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With Vaccine Delay, Biden Warns of Uncertain End to Pandemic
Noah Weiland, Katie Thomas and Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
On a visit to a vaccine manufacturing plant in Michigan, President Biden
said the nation could be “approaching normalcy” by the end of the year, but
said new virus variants could slow progress.
Everyone is guessing.
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Where Biden’s Virus Plan Stands
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The president visits a vaccine plant as he faces thorny questions on
fulfilling his promises.
Everyone is guessing.
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More Oath Keeper Suspects Charged in Capitol Riot Plot
Alan Feuer and Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Prosecutors say they were part of a military-style “stack” that stormed the
Capitol.
Insurrection is a crime.
Charge them and let them and let them rot in jail while waiting for trial.
The plea bargain to offer is true testimony against Trump.
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Viral Video Moves Sexual Harassment in Marine Corps to Forefront
Helene Cooper and Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said he found the video from a
visibly distraught female Marine “deeply disturbing.”
The misogyny of the Marine Corps must be removed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misogyny#Definitions
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