“He’s not a scientist, he’s a religious leader.”
— Jeb Bush, quoted by the Huffington Post, dismissing Pope Francis’ views on climate change.
Archives for September 2015
Girl’s Encounter with Pope Was Planned for a Year
“Sophie Cruz’s brief encounter with Pope Francis during his parade in Washington this week appeared to be the kind of spontaneous moment that is so endearing about this pope: an initially hesitant young child wrapping an arm around his neck as he offers a kiss and a blessing,” the AP reports.
“But for 5-year-old Sophie, the moment unfolded as perfectly as it was scripted by members of a coalition of Los Angeles-based immigration rights groups. They had been preparing for nearly a year for the young girl from suburban Los Angeles to make a dash for the popemobile to deliver a message about the plight of immigrant parents living in the country illegally.”
Understanding Pope Francis’ Politics
“If you want to understand Pope Francis’ politics, look no further than the two American Catholics he singled out in his speech yesterday — Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton, who are hardly conservatives. Also note the issues where he was specific (abolishing the death penalty, calling for action against global warming, demanding tolerance for immigrants) and where he was vague (on life and family). No doubt, Pope Francis had something for everyone in that speech. But to us, it was revealing what he underscored and what he didn’t,” First Read notes.
Wonk Wire: Why Pope Francis sounds like a Democrat
Has Trump Miscalculated in Fight with Fox News?
Washington Post: “Never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel. That 19th century adage could be modernized for 2016: if you’re seeking the Republican presidential nomination, don’t screw around with Roger Ailes. The Fox News honcho wields enormous power over an incredibly influential medium, and he’s not messing around after Donald Trump declared that he’s boycotting the cable channel.”
“Megyn Kelly’s show opener last night demonstrated Trump’s dilemma. Kelly used a fresh round of polls to make the case that Trump is on the decline, even though the businessman still maintains a significant lead, using language that sounded like it was written expressly to get under his skin. Combined with critical comments by other Fox hosts, the harsher new tone spells real trouble for Trump.”
Boehner Allies Sought Primary Challenger for Meadows
Republican sources say an ally of Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) has attempted to recruit a primary challenger against the GOP lawmaker who introduced a measure to oust the Speaker, The Hill reports.
Three senior GOP sources said they’ve heard Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) has reached out to Republicans in North Carolina’s 11th District to gauge their interest in launching a primary challenge against Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC).
Insiders See Rubio as Beneficiary of Walker Exit
“Scott Walker’s exit is a big win for Marco Rubio. That’s the consensus of Republican insiders in Iowa and New Hampshire, with about 40 percent of our Politico Caucus members picking the junior senator from Florida over all other GOP contenders as the one most likely to benefit from Walker’s decision to quit.”
Trump Says He Will ‘Warmly’ Deport Immigrants
Donald Trump explained on CNN how he would deport 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Said Trump: “Through good management and through a process. And the process is the bad ones go and they never come back. They’re never coming back. The really good ones, and there are many, they will go and they will come back legally. They’ll come back on an expedited system.”
He added: “It will take place and it will be done effectively and warmly and humanely. And a lot of people will be very happy about it. Did you know i had a good Hispanic poll the other day?”
Trump Quote of the Day
“Tell them they’re a fraud, whoever took it. I just got killed on that thing, and it was just really unfair. It’s goddamn unfair.”
— Donald Trump, quoted by The Daily Mail, on a photographer who took a shot of empty chairs at a Trump event in South Carolina.
Trump Remains in Lead in New Hampshire
A new CNN/WMUR poll in New Hampshire finds Donald Trump still holding the lead in the GOP presidential race with 26%, followed by Carly Fiorinaat 16%, Marco Rubio at 9%, Ben Carson at 8% and Jeb Bush at 7%.
Also interesting: 40% said they expect Trump to win New Hampshire and a plurality of 27% expect him to win the national race.
Sanders Way Ahead in New Hampshire
A new CNN/WMUR poll in New Hampshire finds Sen. Bernie Sanders leading Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race, 46% to 30%, with Joe Biden at 14%.
Quote of the Day
“Our message is one of hope and aspiration. It isn’t one of division and get in line and we’ll take care of you with free stuff. Our message is one that is uplifting — that says you can achieve earned success.”
— Jeb Bush, quoted by the Washington Post.
Double Political Suicide
Charles Krauthammer: “It’s a crazy time. One party is knowingly lurching toward disaster, marching inexorably to the coronation of a weak and deeply wounded presidential candidate. Meanwhile, the other party is flamboyantly shooting at itself and gratuitously alienating one significant electoral constituency after another.”
“And it’s only September. Of 2015.”
Bush Sticks with Tax Cuts
Jonathan Chait: “Like all of the non-Trump Republican candidates, Jeb Bush’s economic strategy is built around a program of regressive, debt-financed tax cuts, just as it was under the last Republican administration. In a very clever interview, John Harwood repeatedly asks Bush why he is pursuing this course despite its repeated failure. Bush’s attempts to respond reveal the tangle of denial, non-falsifiability, and cant that undergird the party’s unshakable commitment to voodoo economics.”
Quote of the Day
“I believe the death penalty is a recognition of the preciousness of human life, that for the most egregious crimes, the ultimate punishment should apply.”
— Sen. Ted Cruz, quoted by MSNBC, responding to Pope Francis’ call for the abolition of the death penalty.
Cruz Waits to Lead the Anti-Establishment Wing
Amy Walter: “Trump and Carson are currently leading in the anti-establishment/cultural warrior group, but most GOPers see Cruz as the one to ultimately emerge. As the campaign wears on, Cruz has the combination of experience, money and infrastructure to survive the slog. The longer Trump and Carson sit under the microscope and the pressure, the less appealing they look.”
Trump Still Up By Double-Digits
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Donald Trump continues to leads the GOP presidential field with 30% — down five points from last week — followed by Ben Carson at 18%, Jeb Bush at 10% and Carly Fiorina at 8%.
On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton continues to lead among Democrats nationwide, with 40% of Dems. Sanders (30%) has gained ground on the front runner.
Rubio Slams Trump as ‘Insecure’
Sen. Marco Rubio is firing back at Donald Trump as “insecure” and “touchy” after the mogul has spent the past two days going after him, CNN reports.
Said Rubio: “He takes shots at everybody that gets anywhere close to him, in terms of a poll, or anytime he hits a rough spot, that’s what he doe. He had a really bad debate performance last week, he’s not well informed on the issues, he really never talks about issues and can’t have more than a 10 second sound bite on any key issue. So I think he’s really been exposed a little bit over the last seven days and he’s a very touchy and insecure guy and so that’s how he reacts. And people can see through it.”
Walker’s Campaign Was Already Deeply in Debt
In a little more than two months, Gov. Scott Walker’s presidential bid had amassed a debt of roughly $700,000, the Washington Post reports.
“A pared-down effort focused on staying afloat in Iowa would still cost around $1 million a month because of ongoing costs associated with ballot access, accounting and vendor contracts.”
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