Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and vice presidential candidate JD Vance at a campaign rally in Michigan on July 20, 2024. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Karyn Amira, College of Charleston Since Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, it’s been widely noted that Vance once described Trump as “reprehensible” and … [Read more...] about JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism
YOU THINK I’M AFRAID TO DEBATE?
CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN CHiCKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN CHiCKEN CHICKECHICKEN YOU THINK I’M AFRAID TO DEBATE? CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN … [Read more...] about YOU THINK I’M AFRAID TO DEBATE?
Democracy Is Self-Correcting.
Ten years ago, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, in a Harvard Kennedy School Commencement address, told the graduating students that democracy is self-correcting. Calling for the strengthening of human and civil rights at home and abroad, she said: Democracy wins out in the long run because it offers a chance to fix its own mistakes. It is the only … [Read more...] about Democracy Is Self-Correcting.
What are we fighting for?
On Wednesday night President Joe Biden spoke to the nation about his decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race. He framed it as a necessary step, as a passing of the "torch to a new generation" required in this moment to save democracy. Much has been written about how difficult it must have been for him to make that decision and how rare it is for someone in such … [Read more...] about What are we fighting for?
Harris grassroots organizing goes into in overdrive Thursday night
Win With Black Women meets every Sunday on Zoom at 8:30 pm Eastern. This past Sunday, at least 44,000 women joined that call. They talked strategy for four hours. And raised $1.6 million in three hours. There are AT LEAST six Harris campaign organizing calls Thursday night. Crank up Zoom! White Women: Answer the Call 8:30 / 5:30 pm Eastern/Pacific … [Read more...] about Harris grassroots organizing goes into in overdrive Thursday night
The Medal of Honor: For Some an Honor too Far
The standards to award the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award for valor in combat, are exacting -- as they should be. The recommendation, review and approval processes are equally rigorous and time consuming. Each step is subject to intense scrutiny, often resulting in delays of a few years between the date of action and the award date. The Congressional … [Read more...] about The Medal of Honor: For Some an Honor too Far
GOP attacks against Kamala Harris were already bad – they are about to get worse
Vice President Kamala Harris attends a political event on July 17, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Mich. Chris duMond/Getty Images Stephen J. Farnsworth, University of Mary Washington Public opinion polls suggest that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is doing slightly better than Joe Biden was against Donald Trump, but Republican attacks against her … [Read more...] about GOP attacks against Kamala Harris were already bad – they are about to get worse
‘Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like [news media] scorned’
In the flurry of "Joe Biden has withdrawn" news, Jerry Cobbs made this observation on Threads. As Jeff Tiedrich noted Monday, the pundit class was not amused at the timing and manner of the Biden announcement. https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1815080881981190320 Here's the not-very-self-aware Brian Stelter: Tiedrich on Stelter: Stelter spent a month … [Read more...] about ‘Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like [news media] scorned’
THE EX-PROSECUTOR VS. THE FELON
The presidential race has just received an historic reboot, thanks to Joe Biden’s selfless decision to stand down in the national interest. For those of us who loathe the looming totalitarian threat to our democratic values, the president’s passing of the torch feels like a shot of adrenaline to our aching hearts. For starters, the baggage of the Biden age issue has been … [Read more...] about THE EX-PROSECUTOR VS. THE FELON
Unlock Greater Efficiency with Next-Gen Warehouse Storage Solutions
Despite the distance of time, the United States is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the warehousing and distribution sectors. Consumers have grown accustomed to ordering online and selecting rapid delivery options — and their expectations are unlikely to change any time soon. While soaring industrial rent prices and record-level site scarcity have … [Read more...] about Unlock Greater Efficiency with Next-Gen Warehouse Storage Solutions
YES, DONALD THERE IS A GOD
YES, DONALD THERE IS A GOD A God who wants fairness. And decency. And honesty. And opportunity for all people. A God who abhors Hate. A God who doesn’t want to be used for political purposes. A God who recognizes people of all religions. A God who is not a white Christian God exclusively. A God who wants justice for people who commit crimes. People who lie. And … [Read more...] about YES, DONALD THERE IS A GOD
Kamala 2024 – now we’re having fun
Not 24 hours after Joe Biden stepped down to make way for his Vice President Kamala Harris to become the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Nate Cohn at the New York Times is already harshing our buzz by reminding us that victory in the November election will not be a walk in the park for Kamala. Surely her nomination is not in doubt, as we have seen a number of … [Read more...] about Kamala 2024 – now we’re having fun
The ‘Jewishness’ of Kamala Harris (Revisited)
Almost four years ago, then-Senator Kamala Harris was Joe Biden’s vice-presidential running mate in an election that would result in the resounding defeat of Donald J. Trump. Referring to the wide-ranging use of and reference to “identity politics” – perhaps by both sides -- during the 2020 national election, I wrote a piece on Kamala Harris. Now that it is … [Read more...] about The ‘Jewishness’ of Kamala Harris (Revisited)
Private Equity and Health Care
Health care in the United States was the world’s most expensive even before private equity became involved. Now it’s even more expensive and the quality of care has declined. When private equity enters any sphere of business activity, it’s a given that services and products will be impacted negatively. After all, private equity is a format for wealthy individuals to make more … [Read more...] about Private Equity and Health Care
Social Media Reaction to Biden Dropping Out of Presidential Race
President Joe Biden's decision not to run for re-election and to throw his support to Vice President Kamala Harris had been pitchforked into the headlines when social media was flooded with a sea of reactions. Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch tweet a link to his column which is worth sharing here. Its headline: Biden can go down as an American hero — but only if … [Read more...] about Social Media Reaction to Biden Dropping Out of Presidential Race
Joe’s Out, Kamala’s in (Cartoon and Column)
Do you think Trump is second-guessing his selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate with President Biden dropping out and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris? He may be thinking he should have picked Tim Scott. Trump’s support among Black voters has been increasing lately but I now expect his gains to drop. Awwww, too bad. Of course, I’m happy about this because Kamala … [Read more...] about Joe’s Out, Kamala’s in (Cartoon and Column)
Goodbye smoke-filled rooms, hello social media: The punditry and powerbrokering of 1968 is back.
Once upon a time, Democrats nominated a vice president after the president decided not to run for re-election. One problem: the VP had not appeared on any caucus ballot. But backroom powerbrokers pushed him to the top of the ticket at the convention, securing the nomination. The year? 1968. The candidate: Hubert Humphrey. The winner: Richard Nixon. Since the CNN media … [Read more...] about Goodbye smoke-filled rooms, hello social media: The punditry and powerbrokering of 1968 is back.
CAN THE FAKER MAN FAKE HIS WAY OUT OF THIS?
CAN THE FAKER MAN FAKE HIS WAY OUT OF THIS? An historic day. For the country. For the world. President Joe Biden gave in to the pressures to back down from running for a second term as President of the United States. A true patriot. A true diplomat. A true decent man who had the respect of people no matter who they are or where they are. In politics, hyperbole is … [Read more...] about CAN THE FAKER MAN FAKE HIS WAY OUT OF THIS?
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race
President Joe Biden at the 2024 NATO Summit on July 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College Now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee, it will ultimately be up to Democratic National Convention delegates to … [Read more...] about Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race
