Despite felony convictions, the Republican Nominee will carry the Electoral College; GOP recaptures the U.S. Senate; Legal Abortion prevails in Arizona, Nebraska, and Colorado, but not Florida.
J.D. Vance
Posted inHealth Care
Vance Lied to Conceal Trump’s Plan to Destroy Obamacare
Vance lied to conceal Trump’s plan to destroy Obamacare: The Republican’s grotesque claim that Trump “salvaged” the Affordable Care Act hasn’t received nearly the outrage and attention it deserves. Here are the facts.
Posted inPolitics
The Civil Vice-Presidential Debate Gave America a Glimpse of a Future Without Trump
J.D. Vance lied as readily as Donald Trump. But his civil approach to Tuesday’s debate could encourage undecided voters to close the book on the demagogic Trump era.
Posted inNewsletter
Five Quotes from J.D. Vance That Tim Walz Could Throw in His Face
Also, what the military veterans running for federal office might do with veterans’ healthcare, and Trump’s crazy lie about California — all in the October 1, 2024 newsletter.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats Hope Walz and the Party’s Military Veterans Have the Right Stuff
When the Minnesota governor debates Vance, a fellow vet, it will underscore faith that progressive veterans like Walz, Ruben Gallego, and Dan Osborn have a shot this year.
Posted inPolitics
The Ballad of Coach Tim Walz
The Ballad of Coach Tim Walz. The Minnesota governor’s football coaching helps the Democratic ticket because, unlike Trump’s shtick, the relatable, down-to-earth terminology of sports is a patois that never dies.
Posted inPolitics
Why the “Weird” Charge From Governor Tim Walz Against Republicans Works
Why the “Weird” Charge Against Republicans Works. It gets at the crisis in masculinity that the GOP has exploited expertly—until now.
Posted inPolitics
J.D. Vance, “Cat People,” and the “Childless” Presidents
The Republican vice presidential nominee has some odd notions about having kids and government service. He should learn a little bit about George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and other presidents.
Posted inNewsletter
How Vance is Helping Democrats on Tax Policy
Also reviews of the new books “The Wolves of K Street” and “The Movement,” all in the August 1, 2024 newsletter.
Posted inPolitics
With Vance Selection, Trump Doubles Down on America First
Besotted with authoritarians like Viktor Orban, the vice presidential pick is Trumpism personified and the heir to Charles Lindbergh, Pat Buchanan, and other GOP isolationists.
