1
Joseph Wilson, Who Challenged Iraq War Narrative, Dies at 69
He contradicted a statement in President George W. Bush’s State of the
Union address. A week later, his wife at the time, Valerie Plame, was outed
as a C.I.A. agent.
I doubt it was other than "natural causes".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manner_of_death
The spies are often accused.
2
Tulsi Gabbard, Last 2020 Holdout, Backs Impeachment Inquiry
Ms. Gabbard had opposed the inquiry as recently as Wednesday. With her
shift, the 19 Democratic presidential candidates are unanimous in support.
A disorganized opposition is more easily defeated.
3
House Again Rejects Trump’s Border Emergency
The vote mirrored one taken seven months ago, when lawmakers first tried to
undo President Trump’s national emergency declaration to pay for a border
wall.
"Try, try again"
4
At Least 12 Democratic Candidates to Debate on a Single Stage in Ohio, Party Says
The biggest debate stage of the year is set after 12 candidates qualified
for next month’s primary debate near Columbus, Ohio, hosted by CNN and The
New York Times.
No surprise.
5
It’s Early, but Polls Show Shift on Impeachment
Increased support is being driven by longtime opponents of the president.
More positions must shift toward impeachment.
6
Pelosi Says Barr Has ‘Gone Rogue’
The House speaker says Attorney General William P. Barr should not have
been involved in the handling of a whistle-blower complaint that named him.
That or gone zombi.
7
Climate Risk In the Housing Market Has Echoes of Subprime Crisis, Study Finds
After hurricanes, mortgage lenders offload more of their vulnerable loans
to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, whose rules prevent them from saying no.
The weather is stormy.
Equity is still growing.
I am about to go exploring.
8
This Politician Lives in His Mom’s Basement and He’s Campaigning on It
Josh Lafazan is one of the youngest legislators in New York. His interns —
some of them only 12 years old — are part of his youth movement.
The children do not vote.
This is called a "stalking horse".
9
In Trump’s Ukraine Phone Call, Alarmed Aides Saw Trouble
The alarm among officials who heard the exchange between President Trump
and his Ukrainian counterpart led to an extraordinary effort to keep many
more people from learning about it.
The aids think.
10
Complaint in Hand, Democrats Aim for a Fast, and Focused, Impeachment Inquiry
Lawmakers said they could potentially draft articles of impeachment over
Ukraine by the end of October.
The infighting will be intense.
11
Trump Said Ukraine Envoy Would ‘Go Through Some Things.’ She Has Already.
Marie Yovanovitch was forced out as ambassador after Trump allies called
her disloyal. Others say she fell victim to the president’s efforts to hurt
Joe Biden.
Ukraine is caught between Trump and Putin.
That pinches.
12
Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC
Wary of the former vice president’s slipping poll numbers and the onslaught
of attacks from President Trump, some Biden supporters want him to embrace
a super PAC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY
13
As Republicans Face Impeachment Dilemma, Romney Is a Lonely Voice of Concern
With most Republicans rushing to defend President Trump against an
impeachment push, a “deeply troubled” Mitt Romney stands apart.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitt_romney
Utah does not care. Utah votes republican.
Only the primary counts.
14
Whistle-Blower Shines Light on Super-Secret N.S.C. Computer System
The complaint alleges that the National Security Council took an extra and
previously unknown step to shield President Trump’s call with the Ukrainian
leader from all but a very small number of officials.
No one would care if the staff did not hide the evidence there.
15
Phil Scott Is First G.O.P. Governor to Back Impeachment Inquiry
Mr. Scott, a moderate from Vermont who has broken with President Trump in
the past, said he hoped the House would go “wherever the facts lead.”
Vermont commands few votes.
16
Trump Organization Receives Approval to Expand Golf Resort in Scotland
The president’s company plans to build 500 homes, 50 hotel cottages, and
sports and retail complexes near Aberdeen, despite intense opposition from
residents.
Brexit is comming.
17
Trump Calls Whistle-Blower’s Source ‘Close to a Spy’
President Trump made remarks to the United States Mission to the United
Nations on Thursday, the same day a House committee released a declassified
version of a complaint.
Trump has a small mind.
The person works for the CIA.
18
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Impeachment
Whether you were afraid to ask or not, we have answers.
If not now, when?
19
‘Spies and Treason’: Read a Transcript of Trump’s Remarks Related to the Whistle-Blower
President Trump made remarks to the United States Mission to the United
Nations on Thursday, the same day a House committee released a declassified
version of a complaint.
Many will.
20
Trump Slashes Refugee Cap to 18,000, Curtailing U.S. Role as Haven
The president approved an 18,000-person limit on the number of refugees who
can be admitted into the United States in fiscal 2020, about half the
current limit of 30,000.
I hope to see that fixed.
We take in refugees.
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