All-purpose news and politics thread: Two Steps Beyond!(Part II)

[kidfresh512]

It's Alabama, and Jones should know he was always just a one term Senator. He only won because Moore was a child molester. And it was close. Jones should do what's right and not worry about re-election.

The sad truth. He should just focus on trying to do the right thing and best represent all the democrats especially the Black women that saved Alabama from itself for a brief time. Barely being elected over a child molester it was always going to be difficult to really make gains. The second the GOP finds a normal run of the mill non molester they will have the seat back again.

[Tami]

Who will run in 2020? The full list of Democrats vying to take on Trump

The 2020 Democratic primary is poised to be the largest and most diverse in recent memory. With half a dozen candidates already in the race and dozens more considering it, Democrats will have no shortage of candidates auditioning for the role of Trump-slayer.

By the time of the first Democratic debate in June 2019, the potential candidates could stretch over four decades in age, feature a historic number of women and include multiple African Americans, at least one Latino, a gay navy veteran, a Hindu – and a vegan. Among the speculative list of contenders are political veterans – senators, members of Congress, governors and small- and big-town mayors – as well as political novices – businessmen, entrepreneurs and even a new age author – all of whom span the ideological spectrum from consensus-minded-pragmatists to Democratic socialists.

There is no clear frontrunner and Trump has already begun taunting his would-be opponents, setting the stage for a wild, unpredictable, rough-and-tumble primary season.

[PaulBullion]

So who do you think will primary Pence?

Putin will probably make Rand Paul run, unless he thinks Lindsey Graham has a better chance.

Jeff Flake

Chris Christie

Tulsi Gabbard

Joe Walsh

[Tami]

So who do you think will primary Pence?

Putin will probably make Rand Paul run, unless he thinks Lindsey Graham has a better chance.

Jeff Flake

Chris Christie

Tulsi Gabbard

Joe Walsh

If Trump survives to run in 2020 (which is looking less and less likely), I doubt he'll keep Pence.

If Trump doesn't run in 2020, Pence doesn't stand a chance. Pence can be primaried by Steve King or a Republican Corgi.

[Kusanagi]

So who do you think will primary Pence?

Putin will probably make Rand Paul run, unless he thinks Lindsey Graham has a better chance.

Jeff Flake

Chris Christie

Tulsi Gabbard

Joe Walsh

I think Kaich already had his feelers out like a month ago.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

So who do you think will primary Pence?

Putin will probably make Rand Paul run, unless he thinks Lindsey Graham has a better chance.

Jeff Flake

Chris Christie

Tulsi Gabbard

Joe Walsh

I doubt Flake or Christie have the stomach to deal with a presidential run, the former had retired from politics while the latter is probably angling for a TV gig. I don't know if Paul has enough brand recognition and Grouchy Graham has already shown he's too unbalanced for the job. As for Walsh, isn't he busy touring with The Eagles?

[BeastieRunner]

I think Kaich already had his feelers out like a month ago.

He announced he'd primary Trump back in 2017 but hasn't gotten loud about again till November 18. Apparently he's fundraising for it.

[worstblogever]

I think Kaich already had his feelers out like a month ago.

He announced he'd primary Trump back in 2017 but hasn't gotten loud about again till November 18. Apparently he's fundraising for it.

John Kasich, the "reasonable" Republican who's also f***ing terrible to women and gays, just not nearly as bad as Trump. Really, he's just less overtly racist. It's only Kasich's policies that are bad for minorities, not his rhetoric. Even if Trump's pee tape gets released, I dont' think Kasich beats him. The current GOP base won't rally behind anyone who isn't a white nationalist. It's now a feature, not a bug.

[Malvolio]

Pfft! When was the last time Woods was relevant? Big, bad Hollywood conservative shitstain has his panties in a bunch over a rookie Congresswoman. Hilarious!

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Pelosi Echoes Airline Industry’s Travel Safety Worries As Shutdown Drags On

A number of aviation industry groups have voiced concerns about potential safety lapses during the shutdown. Speaking of aviation....

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Melania Trump Jets To Mar-a-Lago On Military Plane After POTUS Grounds Pelosi’s Troop Visit

The First Lady flew to the Sunshine State for a long holiday weekend. I guess getting FFLOTUS (Fake First Lady Of The United States) to Florida is more important than Pelosi's trip overseas to meet with the troops. Pathetic!

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Mitch McConnell: Democrats’ Anti-Corruption Bill Aims To ‘Swing Elections’

The Senate majority leader fumed over Democrats’ attempts to strengthen voting rights, ethics and campaign finance rules. Yeah, all the things Turtle Boy and the GOP have been against for years. No wonder he pitched a fit.

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America’s Youngest Generation Could Be A Problem For The GOP

Gen Z is growing up, and right now it looks solidly liberal. I'm elated that Republicans have these sort of problems.

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Trump Walls Himself In At The Oval Office In Latest New Yorker Cover

Artist John Cuneo shows the president “walled in” with bricks and barbed wire.

Isn't every weekend a three-day weekend for Melania? I mean seriously, what exactly does she have planned on a typical Monday morning that can't wait until Tuesday?

[Malvolio]

Democrats and liberals are supporting people whose livelihoods are impacted by conservative tantrums, because they still have empathy. Chef Jose Andres has opened his restaurant up for free meals for furloughed employees. Virtually all of the people showing kindness during the Trump shutdown are people he's derided and attacked over the past four years. The GOP has taken more of a stand for Oleg Derpiska than it has 800,000 government employees over the past week.

And he can't figure out how he's losing the battle. There's a Marist poll out that has 57% of the country saying they will not vote for Donald Trump in 2020 because of the shutdown. Kinda hard to win the electoral college when you're gonna lose the popular vote 57-43.

It doesn't necessarily work that way and you know it, WBE. Remember, a significant portion of that 57% who won't vote for Trump won't vote for the Democratic nominee either. And every vote for a third party or just stays home and doesn't vote at all is one vote closer to Trump winning the Electoral College again.

[worstblogever]

It doesn't necessarily work that way and you know it, WBE. Remember, a significant portion of that 57% who won't vote for Trump won't vote for the Democratic nominee either. And every vote for a third party or just stays home and doesn't vote at all is one vote closer to Trump winning the Electoral College again.

Ah hell. I see your point.

[Kirby101]

It doesn't necessarily work that way and you know it, WBE. Remember, a significant portion of that 57% who won't vote for Trump won't vote for the Democratic nominee either. And every vote for a third party or just stays home and doesn't vote at all is one vote closer to Trump winning the Electoral College again.

In a closer vote, yes. Last one Clinton lead Trump by 2% with about 5% going to third Party. A difference of more than 10% would be impossible to overcome, even if they suppress and rig votes like last time.

[BeastieRunner]

Statically speaking, our large cities are getting the point of rendering the electoral college moot, even in flyover country.

So there's that.

[BeastieRunner]

The smocking covfefe in the forrest of hamberders appears to be the 45 directed Cohen to, A) pay for and manipulate polling data, and B) lie to Congress.

Suborning perjury is a clear and simple little seque into conspiracy charges.

[Kirby101]

The smocking covfefe in the forrest of hamberders appears to be the 45 directed Cohen to, A) pay for and manipulate polling data, and B) lie to Congress.

Suborning perjury is a clear and simple little seque into conspiracy charges.

Even "No Indictment Barr" has said that witness tampering is reason to impeach.