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Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 4.15.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Why Biden's overwhelming support from Dem voters matters
Oddly enough, Biden has managed to pull off a polling feat Trump felt the need to lie about.
On infrastructure and corporate taxes, most reject the GOP position
When it comes to infrastructure and corporate taxes, Republicans have found themselves on the opposite side of the American mainstream.
Unemployment claims improve dramatically, drop to 13-month low
For 55 consecutive weeks, the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was worse than at any time during the Great Recession. Not anymore.
GOP senator: Upgrading schools shouldn't count as 'infrastructure'
Since when does repairing, building, and upgrading schools fall outside the "regular" definition of infrastructure?
The familiar flaw in the Republicans' infrastructure counteroffer
The Republican counteroffer on COVID relief made clear the party wasn't serious about the process. On infrastructure, the exact same thing is happening.
Wednesday's Mini-Report, 4.14.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
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Why in the world would Team Trump need a 'policy institute'?
The "America First Policy Institute" may soon have tens of millions of dollars, but I haven't the foggiest idea what its staffers will do all day.
New revelations point to fresh trouble for GOP's Matt Gaetz
It's generally not a good sign when federal agents reportedly execute a search warrant and "seize" a congressman's smart phone.
Tuesday's Mini-Report, 4.13.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Ending the longest war: Biden to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
"We will leave," Biden said last month. "The question is, when we leave." Today, that question has an answer.
Senate GOP trio targets Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption
Whatever one thinks of MLB's antitrust exemption, Republicans' retributive tactics are tough to defend.
Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 4.13.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The GOP's road to becoming a 'working-class party' has many potholes
While Republicans may be interested in a "coalitional transformation," the fact remains that the GOP agenda is wholly at odds with working-class interests.
New evidence shines a light on the right-wing extremist threat
The number of domestic terrorism incidents reached a modern high in 2020, and despite Trump's claims, it wasn't the left that was responsible.
Why it matters that donors rewarded Hawley's anti-election efforts
The message to Republicans is obvious: you, too, can get a fundraising and media boost, while shredding your reputation. Just follow Josh Hawley's lead.
Cornyn aims low with latest 'question' about Biden's presidency
While trying to make Joe Biden look bad, John Cornyn managed to make himself look worse.
Why the GOP will ignore Biden's outstretched hand on infrastructure
To kill Biden's infrastructure plan, GOP lawmakers are creating legislative riddles for which there are no solutions.
Monday's Mini-Report, 4.12.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Republicans invent an award, give it to Trump despite his tantrum
As Senate Republicans give Trump an unfortunate, made-up award, the party clearly has a thank-you-sir-may-I-have-another problem.
Supreme Court's conservatives keep undermining COVID restrictions
Just as notable as the ruling is the larger pattern of rulings: the Supreme Court keeps prioritizing religious activities over public-health safeguards.
Friday's Mini-Report, 4.9.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
House Ethics Committee launches investigation into Matt Gaetz
Matt Gaetz was already facing a Justice Department investigation. As of this afternoon, he's facing a House Ethics Committee investigation, too.
The one thing that makes Trump's Rubio endorsement remarkable
Trump expects people to believe Rubio exonerated him in the Russia scandal. Even by Trump standards, that's spectacularly untrue.
Biden creates commission to examine 'reforming' Supreme Court
For the Biden White House, expanding the Supreme Court and imposing term limits on justices will be on the table for a new commission.
Friday's Campaign Round-Up, 4.9.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
After Jan. 6 halt, corporate money starts reaching the GOP again
Remember when several corporations responded to the Jan. 6 attack by halting their political contributions? One notable PAC has shifted its stance.
Why the House Republicans' plan to fight climate change matters
It's a minor breakthrough when House Republicans grudgingly acknowledge that climate change warrants the unveiling of a plan at all.