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Colbert owes his job to Trump. Least funny of late night hosts, IMO. His audience grew as he bashed Trump. His numbers have fallen, matching the popularity of the Liberal Left.
Iowa ought to be a model for the entire country. Congressional districts are drawn following county lines.
[quote quote=10554]Democrats are becoming obsessed with Newsom. They think the need a more traditional choice, that they just need to win and they think he’s a winner. Gavin Newsom is becoming an obsession for Democrats beyond California[/quote]
My summary of this article in 5 words. Dems have no one else.
OK, Newsome is leading “Undecided” in the polls. Not what I consider a ringing endorsement. More like – “If I have to pick someone, Gavin looks like a regular guy I could vote for”.
I would love to see a debate between Vance and Newsome.
It will be entertaining to watch heads explode if Trump is even nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. 🙂
Yes, the vote was split on party lines, but there were genuine issue-based objections.
-Federal control vs. state control of elections
-Use of taxpayer money for campaigns
-Constitutionality of some ethics provisionsSome Democrats along with Republicans raised concerns about scope and partisanship.
There were parts of the bill that had bi-partisan support, but dems tossed in same day registration, restoration of convicted felon voting rights, required presidential and VP candidates to disclose 10 years of tax returns. Basically tossed a hand grenade into a bill that could have passed on its own.
Trump is not going to investigate Newsome. No reason to investigate the guy. He is the guy most Republicans would like to see run. His last video claiming ICE will show up at polling places to keep illegals from casting a vote is priceless.
[quote quote=10505]https://www.alternet.org/texas-gop-hostage/ Texas lawmaker is being subjected to false imprisonment / unlawful restraint: she was not free to leave unless she signed a form consenting to DPS surveillance. what happened to the “Don’t tread on me” crowd? Turns out they like doing the treading.[/quote]
Nary a peep when Oregon dems fined Republicans $325 each per day for failing to appear to a legislative session.
A distinction without a difference.
Fascinating. When Texas redistricts with a lean toward Republicans, the republic is threatened. California does it and it is to SAVE the republic.
Tough to keep up with the spin….
Good list, but of the 7 the only 4 she had snowballs chance in hell of pulling off are the first 4. #5 might be possible but 6 and 7? You might as well ask her to breathe underwater.
US wine market is $109b annually. Canada boycotting US wine growers isn’t that big of problem. Not mentioned in the article is rapidly expanding wine production in Canada, so some of fall off is just “buy at home”. Sort like what happened to French wine after 1976.
It seems strange trying to explain to others who argue SS is not an entitlement that SS fits the precise definition of an entitlement.
It’s tough sledding to sustain SS when there is no honest discussion in play to fund/preserve it.
Here is my plan.
1. Increase SS tax from current level to 14.4% over the next 10 years. That’s a 1 % increase for employees and employers.
2. Eliminate the SS contribution salary cap. If the cap is not eliminated, increase it substantially – like $500k.
3. Eliminate income tax on SS benefits, but phase out what you can draw based on your retirement income. As an example, you are eligible to collect 35K in SS and you collect $100k in retirement benefits from your 401(k), IRA, Union retirement plan – what ever. The $35k is not taxable income and does not affect your tax bracket. Over $100k in retirement, SS is reduced on a sliding scale until your retirement income reaches x, at which point you are no longer eligible to receive SS retirement benefits. Point here is to reduce benefits for those who don’t need them.Oh goodie. She’s going to make a run for the WH. I’m sure she will have NO problem lining up donors with deep pockets.
Colbert has lost 30% of his audience in the last 6 years. Sure he is number #1 in late night TV, but late night TV overall is in the decline.
A question my liberal acquaintances can’t (more likely refuse to) answer – Your decision to make, how long would you let the show lose money before cancelling?
