Friday's Mini-Report, 1.15.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
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Capitol Police examining whether lawmakers assisted rioters
With all the focus on Trump's possible criminal liability for the riot, it's worth noting he may not be the only politician with something to worry about.
Why Mike Pence's (long overdue) call to Kamala Harris matters
I'm glad Pence is being more responsible than Trump, but that's clearing the lowest of low bars.
Why the disagreement between Reps. Boebert and Maloney matters
I've long been fascinated by instances of political figures denying allegations that were never specifically directed at them.
Friday's Campaign Round-Up, 1.15.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The words Trump's most radical followers should (but won't) hear
So long as he refuses to concede the race and acknowledge the legitimacy of Biden's victory, Trump's most radical followers won't stand down.
Just in time, Trump and Steve Bannon reportedly reconcile
Maybe Bannon is once again in frequent communication with Trump because they're political and ideological allies. Or maybe Bannon is looking for a pardon?
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Before exiting office, Trump reportedly turns on Giuliani, too
Trump has "privately expressed concern with some of Giuliani's moves"? Well, yes, I should hope so.
GOP senator concedes Trump 'misled' his followers, may face charges
South Dakota's Mike Rounds acknowledged that Trump lied about the integrity of the election. Other Republicans can and should do the same thing.
GOP leaders could give extremist members the Steve King treatment
Exactly two years ago today, GOP leaders stripped Steve King of his committee assignments. There's no reason they couldn't take similar steps now.
Josh Hawley tries (and fails) to defend his anti-election efforts
Josh Hawley seems eager to mount some kind of defense of his anti-election efforts. It's really not going well.
Unemployment claims spike, reach highest point since August
The more the nation struggles with an intensifying coronavirus pandemic, the greater the toll it takes on the economy.
With some bipartisan support, Trump impeached for the second time
On Jan. 6, Donald Trump incited a deadly insurrectionist riot. Seven days later, the House voted to hold him accountable - by impeaching him.
White House plan to pushback against impeachment doesn't really exist
One reporter noted that White House officials aren't really "working this impeachment vote," adding, "They seem to be pretending it's not happening."
Wednesday's Campaign Round-Up, 1.13.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Despite recent violence, GOP balks at new Capitol metal detectors
Quite a few House Republicans have expressed anger and frustration, not about impeachment, but about new metal detectors.
Following Capitol attack, latest polling offers good news (and bad)
For Trump's critics, it should be at least somewhat heartening to see his support fall, especially among GOP voters. But then there's the flip side.
Following attack on Capitol, Trump gets hit in the wallet
After Trump instigated an insurrectionist attack on his own country's Capitol, his finances have reached a more precarious point.
Why Kevin McCarthy's censure offer isn't being taken seriously
If McCarthy is serious about an alternative to impeachment, he should present his Democratic counterparts with a serious proposal.
Pence appears to close the door on the 25th Amendment option
If Pence is prepared to work with Trump "for the remainder of their term," then he doesn't intend to work with cabinet members to remove Trump from office.
Monday's Mini-Report, 1.11.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
As he exits, Trump has new reason to fear possible prosecution
There's a list of possible offenses that would keep Trump's defense attorneys busy, and it isn't short.