The lieutenant governor of Wisconsin said Sunday it wasn’t a good idea for President Donald Trump to travel to Kenosha and meet with law enforcement this week, and that his presence would not help reduce tensions in the wake of Jacob Blake being shot by police.Trump is scheduled to visit Kenosha in a campaign stop on Tuesday.In an interview on CNN, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t need that right now’: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barnes doesn’t think Trump should visit Kenosha
The Electoral College Game – Only One Big State Matters
There are four States significantly larger than the others, with 29 or more Electoral College Votes – the Big States. They are: California – 55 – Solidly Democrat Texas – 38 – Solidly Republican New York – 29 – Solidly Democrat Florida – 29 – Battleground State While the Republicans begin with a 30 Electoral Collage advantage among the little States, the Democrats … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – Only One Big State Matters
Republican Convention Did Not Help Trump’s Low Approval Rating
As polls show the race tightening between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in the aftermath of the Republican convention, a new poll indicates one thing has not changed: Trump's approval rating. President Donald Trump's efforts to build his appeal and define his opponent at the Republican National Convention, using pageantry and the White House … [Read more...] about Republican Convention Did Not Help Trump’s Low Approval Rating
Several endangered species may be at risk of Covid-19
By Daniel T Cross COVID-19 has been wreaking havoc for months around the planet, sickening nearly 24 million people and taking upwards of 800,000 lives (and counting). Yet humans aren’t the only species susceptible to the novel coronavirus, dubbed SARS-CoV-2, that causes COVID-19, scientists say. There have been reported cases of pets, including cats and dogs, testing … [Read more...] about Several endangered species may be at risk of Covid-19
The Electoral College Game – The Really Small States
So, the Republicans are winning 18 to 9 on the way to 270 and we are already way out of whack versus the popular vote values of these States. Later, we’ll look at whether this is set in stone. Another 14 States have between 4 - 6 Electoral College votes, meaning their populations are at least 150% represented in the Electoral College. R means the State votes Republican. D … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – The Really Small States
Trump’s surreal, shameful RNC both inflamed American carnage and ignored it
The madness would go on for three more days — Joe Biden is going to personally tear up your suburban lawn, our Glorious Leader who defeated the invisible enemy, something something something — but the cold truth is that Donald Trump’s surreal and shameful Republican National Convention had already delivered its pact with the devil in its very first hour Monday.That’s when the … [Read more...] about Trump’s surreal, shameful RNC both inflamed American carnage and ignored it
BETTER OFF? (Cartoon and Column)
Before this week’s Republican National Convention, Donald Trump complained that the Democratic National Convention was “dark and gloomy.” Of course, we knew the DNC was a convention based more in reality that provided more facts. Donald Trump is a sh---y president (sic) and a horrible and vile human being so when you talk about the Trump presidency, it’s going to be dark and … [Read more...] about BETTER OFF? (Cartoon and Column)
Trump rips rival Biden as destroyer of American ‘greatness’
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump tore into his election challenger Joe Biden as a threat to the "American Dream" in a bruising speech Thursday accepting the Republican nomination for a second term against a backdrop of racial tensions and the deadly coronavirus pandemic.The former celebrity real estate developer spoke at a grandiose event staged at the White House -- … [Read more...] about Trump rips rival Biden as destroyer of American ‘greatness’
The Electoral College Game – Tiny States – BIG Impact!
So, how did Clinton win over 3,000,000 more popular votes than Trump and still lose? Two reasons. First, the easy one. She clobbered Trump in California and New York, racking up tens of thousands in popular vote advantage, but lost some very close elections in several critical States, and we’ll get to that. The Second, and less well known, are the Little States. The two … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – Tiny States – BIG Impact!
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The Festival of Mendacity™ — Law & Order Edition
Trump set to skewer Biden in convention address Alex Isenstadt / Politico “We have spent the last four years reversing the damage Joe Biden inflicted over the last 47 years," the president will say, according to excerpts provided to POLITICO. President Donald Trump will unload on Joe Biden in a blistering convention speech Thursday night, according to two people familiar … [Read more...] about The Festival of Mendacity™ — Law & Order Edition
Satire: The deification of Donald Trump
In lieu of a platform, the Republican National Committee built an altar. My deep state sources furnished me with the original draft. WHEREAS, The Republican National Committee (RNC) has significantly scaled back the size and scope of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte due to partisan advice masquerading as medical guidelines to deny the freedom of assembly … [Read more...] about Satire: The deification of Donald Trump
John David LeDell in His Own Words
As we learned with great sadness last night, John D. LeDell, a great contributor and benefactor to The Moderate Voice, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, August 19. Along with all here at TMV, I pass my most sincere condolences to his family and friends. Joe Gandelman and Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés have already eloquently expressed both our sorrow at John’s passing and … [Read more...] about John David LeDell in His Own Words
John David LeDell Insurance executive, devoted music teacher, and TMV writer dies at 75
John LeDell, who battled polio as child, rose to be a top insurance executive and upon his retirement devoted his life to teaching piano and the appreciation of fine music, has passed away at 75. John was a frequent commenter on this site, asked to be a co-blogger and turned out to be one of TMV's most popular writers and fundraiser promoters. Here's the obituary as run in … [Read more...] about John David LeDell Insurance executive, devoted music teacher, and TMV writer dies at 75
Don Jr. robocall urges supporters to vote by mail
Donald Trump, Jr. now earns this prestigious award. Donald Trump Jr. is urging voters to cast absentee ballots in robocalls detected across the nation Wednesday — even as his father continues to rail against widespread mail-in voting. The robocalls, which reference this week's Republican National Convention have been deployed in 13 states — Arizona, Florida, Iowa, New … [Read more...] about Don Jr. robocall urges supporters to vote by mail
Pence warns US voters: ‘You won’t be safe’ under Joe Biden
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump's vice president Mike Pence took center stage at the Republican convention Wednesday to voters warn they "won't be safe in Joe Biden's America" -- and cast Trump as their protector against the "radical left"Pence was the keynote speaker in a parade of Trump acolytes who sought to uplift the president as a champion of American values and civil … [Read more...] about Pence warns US voters: ‘You won’t be safe’ under Joe Biden
What we know so far about Kyle Rittenhouse, accused vigilante in Kenosha shooting
There’s one absolute truth about Kyle Rittenhouse, the alleged vigilante who has been arrested in connection with a violent Kenosha, Wisconsin, night that left two people dead and another wounded.He idolized police.His Facebook page, which was deactivated Wednesday morning after his bond court appearance, pays repeated homage to law enforcement, including a picture of him … [Read more...] about What we know so far about Kyle Rittenhouse, accused vigilante in Kenosha shooting
Brutal ad: Second Trump DHS Official Comes Out For Biden (VIDEO)
Republican Voters Against Trump just released a brutal ad in which Elizabeth Neumann, former Assistant Secretary for Threat Prevention in Trump's DHS, says that the U.S. is "less safe today" because of Trump's actions. One million views on Twitter alone in seven hours. It seems Elizabeth Neumann has hit a nerve. https://t.co/L1iJZQ3BQK— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) … [Read more...] about Brutal ad: Second Trump DHS Official Comes Out For Biden (VIDEO)
The Electoral College Game – The Game Board
Under our Constitution, elections are entirely controlled by the States. Despite what Trump would like to think, the Federal Government has zero authority over elections, any elections. From State Reps to Senators, all votes cast are for State representatives. A straight popular vote for the president would violate this and could, in the minds of the Founders, create a … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – The Game Board
Quote of the Day: Mona Charen on Democracy’s Survival Relying on Integrity
Traditional conservative writer Mona Charen, writing on The Bulkwark, warns that democracy's survival depends on integrity and for people and parties being out for more than winning by any means. She starts with this: It’s an honor to add my voice to others who are affirming the importance of principles in American life. My task is to address the indispensability of … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Mona Charen on Democracy’s Survival Relying on Integrity