WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday, American voters had their say: They gave Democrats control of the House, a check on the chaotic and rageful Trump presidency that left many voters saying in Election Day polls that they felt anxious and overwhelmed. On Wednesday, President Trump gave his response: He will be even more chaotic and rageful going forward. Trump called a news … [Read more...] about Thought the election might restore some order? Oh you poor, sweet child
Cartoon: Trump and the 2018 Elections
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Why Trump Lost
WASHINGTON -- The 2018 elections began the demolition of the Trump coalition. There remains much work to do. The results in some states were disappointing, and President Trump's grip on the Republican Party was strengthened. But a large majority of Americans rejected the president's divisive, ethno-nationalist politics. Democrats shook his hold on voters in the old … [Read more...] about Why Trump Lost
The bottom line? Trump just fired sessions. Is Mueller next?
Has a political "purge" by Donald Trump started, as a headline on The Huffington Post suggests? Whether or not it is that, Trump today "asked for the resignation" of Attorney General Jeff sessions. The translation: you're fired. This Tweet by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy sums it up: Jeff Sessions did not resign. He was fired. Jeff Sessions did not resign. He was fired. … [Read more...] about The bottom line? Trump just fired sessions. Is Mueller next?
What Next?
It was an ambivalent Election Day for both Democrats and Republicans. Democrats flipped House but lost ground in Senate and certainly did not have a mandate. Republicans won governorships in Ohio, Florida, and Georgia, three important states for 2020 and future gerrymandering. The winners were deep Trumpers and Cordray’s loss for Ohio governor after all he had done to protect … [Read more...] about What Next?
A Day When ‘Democrats Can Dare to Dream Again’ (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Once again, with respect to the record number of women elected on Tuesday, Andy Borowitz has it satirically right: Trump Unable to Stop Caravan of Democratic Women Invading Washington “The Democrats are responsible for sending this caravan, and, frankly, it’s a disgrace,” [Trup] said. “They are sending some dangerous women.” Read more … [Read more...] about A Day When ‘Democrats Can Dare to Dream Again’ (UPDATE)
2 economic policies likely to change with Democrats in control of House
House Democrats will finally have a say in economic policy. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Steven Pressman, Colorado State University Perhaps the biggest surprise in the midterm elections was that, unlike 2016, there wasn’t one. Polls and pundits expected Democrats would take control of the House and Republicans would keep the Senate, and that’s exactly … [Read more...] about 2 economic policies likely to change with Democrats in control of House
Democrats take House, Republicans gain seats in Senate
Nope. It didn't turn out to be an across the boards "blue wave" election, like the Democrats had hoped. Nor did it turn out to be a "red wave" as President Donald Trump had earlier suggested. The split in America was highlighted by the 2018 mid-term election returns which saw the House go to the Democrats, the Senate go to the Republicans with an increase in their seats, … [Read more...] about Democrats take House, Republicans gain seats in Senate
What image will define the 2018 election?
Images of Donald Trump from the midterm campaign. Illustration by Bob Britten Bob Britten, West Virginia University Every election has its iconic images. Or does it? There are standout images from previous campaigns. Barack Obama’s “Hope” poster, with all its homages and parodies, is a classic example. … [Read more...] about What image will define the 2018 election?
America needs a leader who can capture the high ground of technology
by David Ignatius Washington Post Writers Group Columnist AUSTIN, Texas -- A conference here to gather American business and military experts to discuss the coming revolution in artificial intelligence was a good Election-Day measure of the challenges ahead to maintain the U.S. competitive edge. Corporate and government leaders agree that China's rapid application of … [Read more...] about America needs a leader who can capture the high ground of technology
Midterm polls are a troubling spectacle for the world
Americans are calling today’s midterm election the most important in decades but foreigners need lose no sleep over whether Republicans or Democrats dominate Congress. Both these great and in the past admired parties are intellectually bankrupt now. Washington’s dismal foreign policies may not change much whichever party rules US legislature, since they are obsessed with … [Read more...] about Midterm polls are a troubling spectacle for the world
Crass’s Calls: Democrats Will Likely Net 10 In Governors Races
The 36 Governor's races on the ballot this year have been well overshadowed by the races for Congress but the importance is the same. Four of the last six presidents have been governors and, with so many state's electing new chief executives tonight, it is a strong bet that somebody who wins will be appearing on a national ticket one day not to far down the road. That aside, … [Read more...] about Crass’s Calls: Democrats Will Likely Net 10 In Governors Races
Why Democrats will do well on Election Day
WASHINGTON -- I have often said when asked for predictions this year that I turned in my Prognosticator's Union membership card at 11:45 p.m. on Election Night 2016. Those who don't like the labor movement (for which I have a long-standing fondness) shouldn't worry: There is no prognosticator's union. The idea was that all pundits should display a degree of humility after … [Read more...] about Why Democrats will do well on Election Day
Cartoon: Mid Term Choice
Is there no evil the Democrats won’t commit? (Humor)
WASHINGTON -- Is there no evil the Democrats won't commit? If President Trump is telling the truth -- and why would we suspect otherwise? -- Democrats are trying to open America's borders and fill the country with MS-13 gang killers and drug dealers who will turn the United States into Venezuela, destroy Medicare, trash the economy, and otherwise bury every white man, woman … [Read more...] about Is there no evil the Democrats won’t commit? (Humor)
I voted. Did you?
Now that the 2018 mid-term elections have arrived, registered voters have a choice to make: To vote or not to vote. Yes, adult Americans have the freedom to not vote. Not voting is one way for Americans to express their displeasure about the current state of American politics. Americans who exercise this particular freedom are often griped at by those who vote and who are … [Read more...] about I voted. Did you?
Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity Tells Huge Lie
On 5 November 2018, Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity used his Twitter account to tell a huge lie. From The Hill, 11/05/18 10:55 PM EST: "CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Jeanine Pirro joined President Trump on stage at his final campaign rally of the midterms, singing the president's praises and urging attendees to vote Republican." Hannity … [Read more...] about Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity Tells Huge Lie
Cartoon: America at a Crossroads
Local versus National
One of TMV’s new writers, Deborah Long, got me thinking. In her article about the Camel’s Nose, I wrote about making thousands of phone calls on behalf of Tom Malinowski and Mikey Sherrill who are running as Democratic House candidates. In response, Deborah called me a hero which aside from an initial flush of pride, made me think of the accuracy of her statement. I have … [Read more...] about Local versus National
Republicans who don’t condemn Trump’s demagoguery are complicit
WASHINGTON -- President Trump and the Republican Party have run the most racist national political campaign since the 1968 presidential bid of segregationist George Wallace. We shall soon see how much the country has changed in 50 years -- and in what direction. I grew up in the South under Jim Crow, so I've seen and heard this garbage before. Trump claims that Democrat … [Read more...] about Republicans who don’t condemn Trump’s demagoguery are complicit