Chuck Todd: “This goes beyond doubling down on Trump. Need a whole new set of words to describe this strategy.”
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Trump Says It’s ‘Unfair’ to Seek Ivanka’s Testimony
Former President Donald Trump slammed the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection after it asking his daughter Ivanka Trump to sit for an interview, The Hill reports. Said Trump:…
U.K. Says Moscow Plotting to Install New Leader in Ukraine
“The British government said Saturday that the Kremlin was developing plans to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine — and had already chosen a potential candidate — as President Vladimir…
New Mexico Governor to Fill in as Substitute Teacher
“A new program in New Mexico is streamlining the process to allow state workers and National Guard members to work as substitute teachers and aides as staffing shortages caused by…
Omicron Spreads West
The Economist: “In some parts of America, the Omicron variant appears to have peaked. Many states in the north-east and mid-Atlantic regions seem to have reached their highest point of…
Arizona Democrats Censure Sinema
“Kyrsten Sinema was censured by the Arizona Democratic Party on Saturday morning, after the senator’s longstanding opposition to modifying Senate rules to pass voting rights bills culminated in the legislation…
Price of Bitcoin Collapses
“A dramatic sell-off in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has outpaced a marked retreat in the U.S. stock market, as the Federal Reserve’s pivot from emergency support spooks investors who piled…
The End of the Pandemic Is Near
A new article in the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, says that after the current Omicron wave — perhaps by March — Covid-19 will continue but the end of the…
Joe Biden and the Dangers of Inbred Optimism
Walter Shapiro: “Joe Biden came to office with more relevant Washington experience than any president since the early days of the republic, with the possible exceptions of Lyndon Johnson and…
Last Anniversary of Roe v. Wade?
As Saturday marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that legalized abortion access in the U.S., advocates warn the ruling is “more at risk…
Sinema Faces Blowback In Arizona
“Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) is growing increasingly isolated from some of her party’s most influential officials and donors after playing a key role in scuttling voting rights legislation that many…
Trump Stays Out of Pennsylvania Senate Race
NBC News: “So far, neither candidate has lured Trump off the sidelines after his first choice for the seat, Sean Parnell, dropped out amid scandal. Worried about backing a losing…
Quote of the Day
“We’ll be talking to everybody who wants to talk. We’ll just be starting from scratch.” — Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), quoted by NBC News, on being ready to talk again…
Putin Has Many Options on Ukraine
“Troops, tanks, missiles and warships are on the move. Russian forces, slowly but surely, are surrounding Ukraine on three sides. The picture on the ground suggests that Russian President Vladimir…
Germany Unlikely to Help Ukraine
“German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signaled reluctance to participate in any effort to arm Ukraine as the U.S. and its allies face the threat of Russian forces deployed along the Ukrainian…
Carlson Compares Vaccine Mandates to Nazi Experiments
Tucker Carlson compared President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate to Nazi experiments on concentration camp captives. Said Carlson: “After watching what the imperial Japanese army and the Nazis did in their…
Facts Catch Up with Boris Johnson
Associated Press: “The British prime minister’s career is littered with doctored quotes, tall tales, exaggerations and mistruths. When called out, he has generally offered an apologetic shrug or a guilty…
Inflation Wipes Out Pay Increases for Most
“It’s a good time to be an American worker. Wages are climbing higher, and they’re expected to stay that way for years,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Employees can quit…
It’s Ron Klain’s Turn in the Barrel
“As Joe Biden limps into his second year in office, a common criticism has emerged among fellow party members: his top advisers are too insular, rigid and self-assured,” Politico reports….
Who Is Preventing Us from Getting Back to Normal?
Alex Pareene: “This is why I find the tenor of discussion around Covid-19 restrictions genuinely bewildering. There basically aren’t any. The United States is powering through the Omicron wave with…
Pressure Grows to Investigate Fake Electors Plot
“Law enforcement officials, members of Congress and the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol are digging deeper into the role that fake slates of electors played…
☑️ Life in the Middle: Marginalized Moderate Senators In the Era of Polarization is available on Amazon. It takes a deep dive into the power of moderates and why we see them behave so precariously.
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