On acquittal: This is for everyone here. No matter who you support.

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Thursday January 30, 2020 · 9:32 PM PST

2020/01/30 · 21:32

Trump is going to get acquitted tomorrow. That should make you angry. But the senate was NEVER going to get rid of him. So what do we do?

We follow the advice of Tom Nichols.

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After tonight, I never want to hear another Democratic voter complain about not feeling "energized" or "heard" or "enthused" or "excited." Vote for your primary choice, and then be ice-cold in your determination to show up at the polls and vote for the nominee, whoever it is.

Another self proclaimed God-fearing traditional marriage hypocrite - Scottie Nell Hughes

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Friday July 07, 2017 · 9:08 AM PDT

2017/07/07 · 09:08

scottienellhughes.com

Her website says she is God-fearing and supports traditional marriage. Of course, what she says is good for you isnt what is good for her.

www.yahoo.com/…

Yep. Had an affair. Had 2 young children. Of course, I’m sure there were reasons…

I dont care what you do in your personal life. I only care when you stick your nose into other people’s business, while claiming traditional family values….only to later prove you had none.

Hypocrite. Now watch the Repubs protect her and justify her actions with forgiveness…..

Also note, Charles Payne, from FOX, also cheated with her and got rewarded with allegations of sexual harassment. He just got suspended from his show.

Sexual harassment at Fox? Who would have thought?

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Monday May 22, 2017 · 2:39 PM PDT

2017/05/22 · 14:39

Single payer in Vermont died because of the large increase in the payroll tax.

“It is not the right time for Vermont” to pass a single-payer system, Shumlin acknowledged in a public statement ending his signature initiative. He concluded the 11.5 percent payroll assessments on businesses and sliding premiums up to 9.5 percent of individuals’ income “might hurt our economy.”

So what about California??? Well, its going to be higher…www.vox.com/...

Lawmakers have not settled on a plan for paying for the new system, though the analysis released Monday noted a 15 percent payroll tax on employers would cover the increased costs.

Such a significant tax increase could prove politically troublesome, even if employers and employees would see reduced costs through the elimination of insurance premiums, and residents would no longer have to pay most of their health care bills.

Polling on single-payer plans is notoriously fickle, but this February 2016 survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation demonstrates the dilemma California officials will now face:

Half of Americans said, in the abstract, that they would support single-payer. But 20 percent flipped and said they would oppose the idea if it meant many Americans would have to pay higher taxes. That’s nearly twice the percentage of people who flipped to say they would support such a plan because it would reduce insurance premiums and out-of-pocket health care costs.

I’d like to see single payer tried. But this high of a tax is a non-starter. It didnt work out in Vermont. There is going to have to be some additional funding. And perhaps some form of premium/deductible.

Support the troops? Will Congress charge troops for GI Bill benefits?

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Thursday April 20, 2017 · 10:54 AM PDT

2017/04/20 · 10:54

Republicans like to say they “support” our military troops. Of course, when that “support” requires money for things like health or education, its not so much support as it is bluster.

www.militarytimes.com/...

The plan — draft legislation from House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, R-Tenn. — would deduct $2,400 from future service members’ paychecks to establish eligibility for revamped post-military education benefits. This was first reported Tuesday by Task & Purpose.

Currently, the post-9/11 GI Bill offers full tuition to a four-year state college (or the equivalent tuition payout for a private school) plus a monthly housing stipend to any service member who spends at least three years on active duty, and to reservists who are mobilized to active-duty for extended periods. Troops wounded while serving are also eligible.

While Trump and Ryan go about this week planning on taking away health care for all, never forget that they are interested in taking away other benefits, even from those they claim to “support”.

These citizens have laid their lives on the line for their country. One small benefit of it is a college education paid for by the taxpayers. Its more than fair trade and its shameful legislation...except that Republicans cant feel shame.

This article explains why CNN is awful

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Tuesday April 04, 2017 · 12:28 PM PDT

2017/04/04 · 12:28

www.nytimes.com/…

It is pretty illuminating. This article explains why CNN is so awful these days. Their show is full of “characters” and not news analysts. Congrats CNN. THIS is why the country is in danger. Because ratings are more important than actual news.

In the summer of 2015, after appearing on Anderson Cooper’s show, Trump complained to CNN that his interviews on the network were always followed by conversations among panelists who all seemed to hate him. The network asked Trump to suggest the names of some people who would defend him. One of those whom he mentioned was Jeffrey Lord.

As Zucker sees it, his pro-Trump panelists are not just spokespeople for a worldview; they are “characters in a drama,” members of CNN’s extended ensemble cast. “Everybody says, ‘Oh, I can’t believe you have Jeffrey Lord or Kayleigh McEnany,’ but you know what?” Zucker told me with some satisfaction. “They know who Jeffrey Lord and Kayleigh McEnany are.”

Sessions did not mislead. He lied.

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Thursday March 02, 2017 · 9:25 AM PST

2017/03/02 · 09:25

Senator DENTON:

If you will remain standing, Mr.Sessions, I will ask for you to be sworn in.

Do you swear that the testimony you give in this hearing will be the truth, the

whole truth,and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

Mr.SESSIONS:

I do.

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That is taken from the transcript. It is the oath Sessions swore to. Whatever you may think of it, he LIED under oath. Even if he had no direct discussion about the campaign when he met with the Russians, he still failed to tell the whole truth.

Not one Democrat should give Sessions a pass on this. Had Sessions told the truth, more questions would have been asked during his confirmation. Because he lied, they were not.

Perjury is a serious subject. Sessions should resign.

Trump wants to hear directly from you....

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Thursday February 16, 2017 · 2:32 PM PST

2017/02/16 · 14:32

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Its a clearly biased survey. But it explains so much. You should read the questions they ask. And if you feel the need, respond !

A quick lesson on the judicial filibuster

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Thursday February 02, 2017 · 9:27 AM PST

2017/02/02 · 09:27

Democrats need to explain to the masses the real truth. The filibuster was used numerous times by the republicans to stop Obama’s judicial nominees. There is NOTHING wrong with insisting on 60 votes.

Here are just some of the nominees filibustered….

en.wikipedia.org/...

The message should not be “obstruct at will”. The message should be “this is exactly as Obama’s nominees were treated BEFORE the unprecedented Garland fiasco.

60 votes. Thats what is required.

Schumer wont commit to the filibuster for Judicial Nominees for Supreme Court

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Thursday October 20, 2016 · 1:51 PM PDT

2016/10/20 · 13:51

This is just sad…

www.cnbc.com/…

HARWOOD: If you're a Republican senator, what will you find different about Chuck Schumer than Harry Reid?

SCHUMER: I'm not going to compare myself to Harry Reid, but you will find that Chuck Schumer's calling you up and saying, "What is on your mind? How can we work in a way that you and I can, or my caucus and your caucus can, agree on things?"

HARWOOD: If you encounter a situation where you can't get 60 votes for a Supreme Court nominee for a President Clinton, would you consider changing the rules?

SCHUMER: I hope we won't get to that. And I'll leave it at that.

HARWOOD: Would you say the same thing about a legislative filibuster?

SCHUMER: I'm not going to speculate about if we get to a bad place. I'm going to work hard to get to a good place.

Despite Obama doing everything possible to get Republican votes, he was opposed from Day 1. Despite Garland being obstructed, and McCain saying HRC gets NO nominees, Schumer (the expected majority leader) will not commit to the filibuster. He doesnt want to “think” about bad things...only good thoughts. ARE YOU KIDDING ME ????

The next congress will be just as obstructionist as the old one. THEY ARE ALREADY TELLING YOU THIS EXACT THING !!!!!

NO senator should support any majority leader in the senate who will not commit to ending the filibuster for ALL judicial nominees. Even if Garland gets in, HRC’s pick in the future will be filibustered.

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UPDATE: Its not just McCain. Their base supports further obstruction. theweek.com/...

Now that it seems all but guaranteed that the next president will be a Democrat, some Republicans are taking their conviction further, saying they will not accept a nomination at all, even when Hillary Clinton is president. Earlier this week, John McCain became the first in the Senate to give voice to that line of thinking.

Many on the left are saying that this — not accepting any nomination for the Supreme Court — is beyond the pale. But I'm actually quite happy to see the Senate take such a stand against progressive nominees.

Nevada Senate crosses party lines for Corporate welfare handout for $750 Million (updated)

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Wednesday October 12, 2016 · 10:16 AM PDT

2016/10/12 · 10:16

The newest Nevada $750 Million Dollar handout

Nevada tax payers have just been duped. Despite strong public opposition, the Nevada Senate came together in a bi-partisan way to rob us of $750 million for a stadium. The state did not need to pay this public money. Its backers are rich enough to fund it on their own. Yet the Senate voted 16-5 in favor with many R’s & D’s in favor.

Now the Assembly gets its turn. I dont hold out much hope. But everyone in Nevada who cares about our public education, crumbling infrastructure, and corporate handouts should contact their assembly person and tell them to vote NO.

Sadly, my Assembly person is the majority leader in District 13, who is pushing the vote in favor. And he apparently has no Democratic opponent for the general.

Shameful !

Update: Jon Ralston, the gold standard for reporting NV politics, has tweeted that the Assembly needs about 9 dems to reach the votes necessary. So this travesty can still be stopped. His tweet:

I'm told Raiders owner Mark Davis may be here later this week to try to help close the deal in the Assembly. Bottom line: need about 9 Dems.

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Should taxpayer money be used for a stadium in Vegas?

54 votes Vote Now!

Should taxpayer money be used for a stadium in Vegas?

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Hell No

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Trump lost the debate

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I'ma corporate crony and so its fine with me

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Morning Consult Poll has HRC gaining post debate

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Wednesday September 28, 2016 · 9:26 AM PDT

2016/09/28 · 09:26

The early results are encouraging. The first post debate poll has HRC increasing her lead.

nymag.com/...

Over the weekend, Morning Consult’s tracking poll put Donald Trump one point ahead of Hillary Clinton. After Monday night’s debate, it has the Democratic nominee leading by three.

In the post-debate survey of a four-way race, Clinton bests Trump 41 to 38 percent, while Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson claims 8 percent and Green Party nominee Jill Stein carries 4. In Morning Consult’s previous poll, Trump led Clinton 39 to 38.

We will see more of these polls shortly. But if this starts a trend HRC could gain alot of momentum up until the VP debate, which presents a further opportunity to paint Pence as another awful candidate.

Don't worry. I'll be just fine under Trump....

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Wednesday May 18, 2016 · 4:28 PM PDT

2016/05/18 · 16:28

I just want everyone here to know that I’ll be just fine, whether Hillary or Trump becomes President. I don’t want anyone here worrying about me. After all, its not like I have *your* problems….

I’m a US Citizen — Nobody’s going to be knocking on my door at 3:00 a.m. Its not like I or any of my family are one of those dreaded “illegals”. So I can continue to see (or not see) my family as much as I want to….

I’m Male — Like equality really matters anyways. Look, I get the whole women’s rights thing, but really, its not like *I* can get pregnant. And 75% of my salary is still good, so you really should be happy with that. Or just find a man…

I’m straight — So you can find me. But we probably wont get married. Not like I care whether LGBT folks will have their rights taken away, or whether they can get married or anything. I mean, its not directly important to *me* so why the fuss….

I’m employed — So *I* have healthcare. Sure, I know many still don’t. But surely Trump will have a plan to fix that. State lines and all that…..

I’m 45 — Not like *I* have to worry about being drafted. After all, when Trump decides to send ground troops against ISIS or attack Russian Planes, I wont be in harm’s way...**

I’m white — So not only will I not get shot overseas, I dont have to worry about police shooting me here. I mean, its not like they are going to “profile” me or anything. And if the police stop you, weren’t you probably doing something wrong?? (Of course, all lives matter)…..

I get a tax break — Sure, the deficit and debt will explode. But isn’t that a *you* problem. Right now my tax break sounds pretty good. I’m sure 50 years from now you kids will figure out how to pay back that debt. Aren’t my taxes paying for that school anyways….

So there you have it. Don’t worry Daily Kos. I’ll be just Fine and Dandy under Trump……

Unless I give one iota about anything or anyone besides myself. In which case, Trump will be a disaster of an epic magnitude, beyond any imaginable.

**“And if that doesn’t work out, I don’t know, you know, at a certain point, when that sucker comes by you, you gotta shoot,” Trump said.

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