Joe, don’t go there

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As an Eschaton commenter noted, Joe Biden got zero Republican votes for the ACA, not even a hearing for a Merrick Garland and traded away most of the revenue from…

Observations from Middletown’s Peach Fest

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The peach blight of 1911 wiped out all the peach orchards around Middletown. No matter...traditions must be upheld. One tradition is a large turnout by political folks. I got there late, so missed most of the regulars. 9th RD Rep Kevin Hensley was there, and no wonder has this shit locked down. He gives out hand towels dunked in ice cold water. Genius! He is a terrible person though. A real low life. I mean, I don't know him, but he must be judging by the horrible low life's he shares a tent with. [Wall to wall Trump signs] Bethany Hall Long is here. She's running for Governor (Yes, even now. She has already started. No not a primary...but a really, really long campaign). I have given BHL some shit here, but she is a great retail politician. Also, credit where credit is due - her campaign tag line is the most honest I've seen. What else...Wow it was hot. I think I'll pass on going to this until President Pence gets Jesus to fix climate change.

Americans Get It – A Deeper Dive into a Fox News Poll

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Most have us seen the recent Fox News Poll in which all top Democrats beat Trump heads up. (His support has hit a hard cap at 39%, and he hasn't added a single voter since the last elections.) But there is a heap of stuff in the poll and most of it points to the fact that Americans aren't the clueless dummies that the media makes them out to be.
Do you think Donald Trump is drawing the country together or tearing the country apart?
Tearing the country apart: 59%
Which do you believe is a bigger threat here in the United States? 1. A terrorist attack by Islamic terrorists 2. A mass shooting by an American citizen
A mass shooting by an American citizen: 60%
In a few words, please tell me why you think mass shootings happen more often in the United States than other countries.
Lack of gun laws / access to guns: 35% ental health issues / lack of treatment: 22% Rhetoric from Donald Trump: 10% Assault weapons / weapons of war: 7%
Do you favor or oppose each of the following proposals to reduce gun violence?
Requiring criminal background checks on all gun buyers, including those buying at gun shows and private sales: 90%

Highlands Bunker – E28 – We Are Sussex

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Ed Note: This was a subscriber post that REV unlocked in view of Don's email today. If you haven't already, consider supporting Highlands Bunker through Patreon.
Highlands Bunker - E28 - We Are Sussex
Former state rep candidate Don Allanjoins RE Vanella in the bunker to talk about his new organization, We Are Sussex, the lessons he learned about changing the Democratic brand down south, and how much water it takes to clean a chicken. Show Notes:
 
 
 
 
 

DJIA begins a bumpy ride down

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The George W Bush Economic collapse began in August 2007.  The markets finally hit bottom 18 months later in February 2009.    Last time the markets crashed and the economy slid into a recession, it took a year and a half, and the election of Barrack Obama in 2008 to begin to turn things around.   If we are entering a similar Republican economic cycle, we'll be seeing layoffs and downsizings through February of 2021.

Which Democrat can set the media agenda?

This Wapo article is more evidence that media is more than happy to make the Presidential race about things Trump wants to talk about; slavery reparations and plastic straws. Clinton allowed herself to constantly play defence. I'm for whichever Democrat can break through the noise and carry the media along into a new narrative. So far Bernie, Warren, Beto, Kamala and Mayor Pete have all shown flashes of that ability but nobody has sustained it.

Something to do

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DL alumni, Nemski, runs a "crime fiction" short story reading series called "Noir at the Bar." It's good. I've been twice. One time Donviti read some of his fiction. It…