1
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – October 6, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – October 6, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Strategic Political Economy How Bill Clinton and American Financiers Armed
China Matt Stoller [BIG, via Naked Capitalism 10-2-19] A must-read for all
the details of the policy follies of the past four decades, and […]
"Fish rots from the head"
2
Second Whistle-Blower Has Been Interviewed Over Trump’s Ukraine Dealings
The new whistle-blower, who is said to have firsthand knowledge of the
president’s dealings, has been interviewed by the intelligence community’s
inspector general’s office, ABC News reported.
Suspicions confirmed.
3
North Korea Rules Out Quick Resumption of ‘Nauseating’ Talks with U.S.
The North said that it would not meet with American negotiators again until
after Washington took “practical measures for complete and irreversible
withdrawal of hostile policy.”
Trump has not acted.
4
Elizabeth Warren’s Big Challenge: Winning Black Voters
African-Americans were essential to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Bill
Clinton winning competitive primaries like Ms. Warren faces in 2020. For
now, Joe Biden has far deeper support.
One candidate will emerge from the convention.
5
Barr and a Top Prosecutor Cast a Wide Net in Reviewing the Russia Inquiry
The attorney general and a veteran prosecutor, John H. Durham, have charted
an unusual course that could bolster President Trump’s pet theories about
the Russia investigation.
Bolstering Trump is their intention.
6
Italy’s Connection to the Russia Investigation, Explained
A Trump adviser met a professor in Rome whose actions figured into the
opening of the Russia inquiry in 2016. Now the attorney general is
reviewing it.
Europe is supposed to do better at intelligence.
*********************************************************************
7
Anti-Muslim Group ACT for America to Host Gala at Mar-a-Lago
Tickets for the November event start at $1,500 per person.
Trump is socially inept.
8
Top Biden Donors Gather Amid Storm Clouds Over Campaign
Now fourth in the Democratic money chase and under fire from President
Trump, Joseph R. Biden Jr. is increasingly dependent on his top donors,
many of whom met in Philadelphia.
The Biden campaign is troubled.
9
U.S. Nuclear Talks With North Korea Break Down in Hours
The State Department says the United States brought “creative ideas’’ to
the talks. The North Koreans say the Americans arrived “empty-handed.”
Trump could not do his part.
10
Kurt Volker, Ukraine and a Turbulent End in the Trump Administration
Friends say that Mr. Volker, who was President Trump’s envoy to Ukraine,
was in an impossible situation. But they also say he was papering over his
role.
The end is not fast enough.
11
Pompeo Defends Trump’s Ukraine Conspiracy Theory
In Athens, the American secretary of state dismissed the House Democrats’
impeachment inquiry and the political drama that it has sparked as a “silly
gotcha game.”
The Gotcha game is not silly.
12
Biden Faced His Biggest Challenge, and Struggled to Form a Response
As Trump made unfounded allegations about Biden and his son, the former
vice president was torn over what to do. He now looks more vulnerable than
at any point in the campaign.
Compromise is not possible here.
13
What Happened in the Trump Impeachment Inquiry This Week
Trump requests China’s help. Read the whistle-blower complaint at the heart
of the inquiry. See who’s been subpoenaed. Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine. And
more.
It got more serious.
14
The ‘Never Trump’ Coalition That Decided Eh, Never Mind, He’s Fine
They signed open letters, dedicated a special magazine issue to criticism
of him and swore he would tear at the fabric of this nation. Now they have
become the president’s strongest defenders.
Their errors are apparent.
15
These Republicans May Not Endorse an Impeachment Inquiry. But They Aren’t Saying No.
Republicans like Representative Mark Amodei of Nevada are balancing the
risk of President Trump’s wrath and the knowledge that history will hold
them accountable for their actions.
Force a secret vote.
16
Jumbo Shrimp and Lobster Tails: D.C.’s Fund-Raising Hot Spots
Political campaigns spend a small fortune on food, drink, staff and other
fees when they raise money in the nation’s capital. These are the top 11
spots.
The bait tastes good.
17
Open Thread
As usual, feel free to use the comments to discuss topics not related to
recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
PR must lose the control board.
It is the disaster.
18
Bernie Sanders Has a Heart Attack: This Week in the 2020 Race
Here are seven things that happened in the presidential campaign this week.
Elizabeth Warren is a bit closer.
19
China Loves News About Trump’s Controversies. Not This Time.
Since President Trump called for China to investigate the Bidens, Chinese
media and officials have been notably muted. They have reason for caution,
said experts.
China wants the American market.
20
2nd Official Is Weighing Whether to Blow the Whistle on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings
The official, a member of the intelligence community, was interviewed by the inspector general tocorroborate the original whistle-blower’s account.
He has spoken.
||
