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Two Decades After the ‘End of Welfare,’ Democrats Are Changing Direction
Jim Tankersley and Jason DeParle, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The pandemic and a set of other economic and social forces changed the
calculation for Democrats when it comes to government aid. The question now
is how long the moment will last.
The Koch Brothers were and are wrong. They will never be correct.
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President Biden Takes 1st Tentative Steps to Address Global Covid-19 Vaccine Shortage
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Under pressure to play catch-up on “vaccine diplomacy,” President Biden
says he will help finance vaccine manufacturing capacity but is still
resisting exports of doses.
As yet there is no surplus Covid-19 vaccine.
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The Rise and Fall of Andrew Cuomo
Shane Goldmacher, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Even as he tries to plot a political survival strategy in the face of
sexual misconduct allegations, Mr. Cuomo is an object lesson on the dangers
of kicking people on the way up.
The investigations continue.
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A Last-Minute Add to Stimulus Bill Could Restrict State Tax Cuts
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Republicans say Congress is infringing on state sovereignty by trying to
limit the ability of local governments to control their finances.
Everybody pays for government.
https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/EN/Luke%2012:48
"But
he that knew not and committed things worthy of stripes, shall be
beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall
much be required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will
ask the more."
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Schumer and a Teachers’ Union Leader Secure Billions for Private Schools
Erica L. Green, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The pandemic relief bill includes $2.75 billion for private schools. How it
got there is an unlikely political tale, involving Orthodox Jewish
lobbying, the Senate majority leader and a teachers’ union president.
Feral children are expensive.
This is a cost of freedom of religion.
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Who is Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul? Governor Cuomo’s Possible Successor
Katie Glueck, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Ms. Hochul, who has served as New York’s lieutenant governor since 2015,
would become the first female governor in the state’s history if Gov.
Andrew Cuomo resigned or was removed from office.
Andrew Cuomo is in a political noose. He may survive.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Occurrence_at_Owl_Creek_Bridge
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Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 11 hours ago
Use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Why Georgia is Bracing for More Political Hurricanes
Mark Leibovich, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The country’s most hotly contested state has calmed down after months of
drama, court fights and national attention (even the death threats have
slowed). But new storms are on the horizon.
The Republican party is never defeated.
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Will Republicans Pay a Price for Opposing the Stimulus?
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
It’s complicated. But so far, their messaging has been scattershot.
The price paid by Republicans will not be terminal.
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Biden Takes First Tentative Steps to Address Global Vaccine Shortage
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Under pressure to play catch-up on “vaccine diplomacy,” President Biden
says he will help finance vaccine manufacturing capacity but is still
resisting exports of doses.
Most of the US is rationing vaccine.
The US will export only surplus vaccine.
The US will send knowledge and equipment that is not in short supply.
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Why Al Franken Hovers Over the Debate About Cuomo’s Future
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Start with: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nullius_in_verba
Let us have facts.
Cuomo is a single political male.
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Why Al Franken Hovers Over the Debate About Cuomo’s Future
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
When the Minnesota senator resigned, Democrats weighed how to handle sexual
misconduct
allegations. Now that conversation is evolving, with the New
York governor at the center.
Start with: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nullius_in_verba
Let us have facts.
Cuomo is a single political male.
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How Democrats Hope to Press Their Advantage on the Stimulus
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Our political reporter lays out Democrats’ messaging goals for the relief
bill as they eye the midterms.
It is the Democrats program.
No Republican in congress voted for it.
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After Capitol Riot, Lawmakers Chafe at Security Measures
Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
There is bipartisan interest in removing fencing around the Capitol and
dismissing the National Guard troops deployed there, but law enforcement
officials fear new threats.
Law enforcement always fears threats.
Give the Capitol police permission to call help without consulting higher authorities.
Send The National Guard home on standby.
If a mob begins to gather it is eighteen minutes away.
The DC police are closer yet.
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Biden’s Goals Are Clear. Now He Has to Achieve Them.
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The president has raised expectations regarding vaccine supply and his
complex, sprawling $1.9 trillion stimulus bill.
Another civil war is conceivable.
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In Nevada, Unemployed Workers Wait for Aid That Will Still Not Be Enough
Jennifer Medina, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Stimulus checks may be on their way, but those struggling to get by worry
that the money will soon be gone. “Every morning I wake up thinking about
where my help is going to come from,” one woman said.
Aid is never enough. This bill was as big as was possible.
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A survey of Republicans shows 5 factions have emerged after Trump’s presidency.
Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
"Those “tribes” were identified as “Trump Boosters,” “Die-hard Trumpers,”
“Post-Trump G.O.P.,” “Never Trump,” and “Infowars G.O.P.” "
There are not enough "never Trump" as yet.
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Jaime Herrera Beutler Is Undaunted
Jessica Grose, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
After seeing her eldest child through a medical nightmare, the six-term
Republican from Washington was not intimidated by the idea of breaking with
her party to support Donald J. Trump’s impeachment.
I applaud her free thinking but she has not lead a group to the light.
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Need Health Insurance? A Guide to New Options Under the Stimulus.
Margot Sanger-Katz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
There is more financial assistance for more people seeking coverage. And
many people who are already covered can get discounts, too, if they sign up.
The Republicans do not understand Romney care. Single payer is needed.
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Trump as You’ve Never Seen Him Before
Steven Lee Myers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
A furniture maker and decorator in China created a stir — and inspired
copycats — by casting a ceramic sculpture of the former president in a
meditative pose that evokes the Buddha.
I would like one of the knockoffs.
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