Yet again, Robert Hubbell provides an island of calm, considered thought in today’s ocean of swirling cross currents. The performative absurdities of the right-wing Republican extremists in the House are creating a mass of issues for Democrats to run against in the fall. Couple this with Trump’s courtroom antics and it is increasingly clear that we Democrats will almost certainly take back the House and hold the presidency in November. And, despite a daunting playing field, I am increasingly confident we will hold the Senate. The GOP will go into this year’s election led by a deeply flawed individual, one who just might become a convicted felon ere long. Watching the Republican Party commit seppuku is quite enjoyable for this lifelong progressive Democrat.
Just reading Robert's explanation of the Democrat's and President Biden's steady, determined leadership in a nearly evenly divided government, imagine what is possible if we can rid ourselves of the destructive adherents to the Quadefendant and the man himself. Let's make it so!
And let's hope that out of the ashes of the Republican Party rises an entity dedicated to preserving our democracy and representing the valid interests of many of our citizens, and willing to compromise to achieve the greatest common good.
Excellent edition, restacking this with an excerpt.
"Slowly, methodically, and carefully, President Biden has helped a wounded and weakened Speaker get to the point of bringing Biden’s bills to the floor over objections from the Speaker’s own party. Few presidents have demonstrated the legislative skill and dealmaking Biden has exhibited over the last three years.
Amid the chaos and din, President Biden has been in the background, working quietly to promote the interests of the American people and its allies. It takes a special kind of person to be willing to suffer insults in public while achieving success in private. That fact alone speaks volumes about Joe Biden's character and discipline."
Democracy is hard. Tyranny is easy. Democracy is messy, but it is better than the alternative forms of government. I’m still waiting for someone to explain to me how the President Biden administration is failing and destroying our country. Maybe I should ask a Republican governor who has accepted the federal funding and support that President Biden administration has created…?
Robert, I got up early as usual. And I have been reading a lot today. Your last paragraph bears repeating over and over. Thank you for highlighting the excellent job President Biden has been doing.
"Amid the chaos and din, President Biden has been in the background, working quietly to promote the interests of the American people and its allies. It takes a special kind of person to be willing to suffer insults in public while achieving success in private. That fact alone speaks volumes about Joe Biden's character and discipline."
Only experienced, confident and competent leaders and managers know how to lead as Joe Biden does.
Someone said that the political campaigns for the presidency are a marathon not a sprint. As someone who has actually run a marathon the only way you can make it to the finish line is by steady measured running and not getting ahead of yourself or your physical abilities. That is what President Biden is doing by meticulously crisscrossing the country and demonstrating his leadership and experience. The Trump act has run it course and the House extreme antics only confirms to many that the Republicans cannot effectively govern and that Majorie Taylor Greene is not who we want as the defacto leader of the House.
Robert, you're being too kind when you write: "Trump and MAGA extremists are play-acting in the pretend world of performative politics." Though certainly true, it's also true that being led around and down into the political sewers by Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA 14) and Thomas Massie (KY 4) has brought today's GOP into the extraordinary position of proactively being of much greater help to Putin than to Biden. Helping out the Soviet Union was one thing that Reagan did not do.
A “cartoon” on the Editorial page of the Minneapolis Star Tribune today was infuriating. It (rightly) portrays Trump as a handcuffed felon and (wrongly) portrays Biden as a feeble old man in a wheelchair with an IV drip. It’s entitled “Contestants for the Most Powerful Job in the World”. I sent in a letter to the editor. They owe their readers an apology.
Joe Biden is a great president, probably the best since FDR. I mention that, because we should recognize and enjoy it while it is happening, and not just wait for history to acknowledge it.
Thank you Robert. It is essential that Democrats take advantage of this moment to demonstrate the virtues of sanity and purpose. Also this is a bare knuckle fist fight and they must stay in the ring for the fifteen rounds between now and November. We must also push the media when people like Chris Sonunu speak of Republican values respond that there no longer exists a Republican Party in any way shape of form. They are also using the “disastrous Biden policies” approach and respond with the facts.
Does re-stating something someone else has said without additional commentary really conflict with the gag order? For the childish, silly little man that he is, D Trump is extremely intentional in his ‘messaging.’ I believe his tactic is to ‘poke at’ the Judge, to test the limits of patience and decorum without seeming overt in online posts. I contend that if the ex President senses the process is not going in his favor -that his fundraising effect on his minions or his headline grabbing success is waning, he will get himself “arrested.” The intent now in every legal case is to slow the process until after the election. Then all bets are off. Yes, even in a State court.
The actions in Arizona state house to allow the 1864 law to stand may be enough to awaken voters to pay attention to what's happening down-ballot. Unfortunately, Democrats have historically been much less likely to vote for their down-ballot candidates--by a wide margin--than Republicans and we have been paying the price. If you are interested in diving into the details, Sister District Action Network has been exploring this phenomenon for many years. They write (https://sisterdistrict.com/b/states-and-stats/2024/april/_) "The difference between the two parties is stark: across 10 battleground states over 8 years, contested down-ballot Democrats experienced ballot roll-off 80% of the time, compared to only 37% for their Republican counterparts" They will be presenting their findings and what we can do about it on Monday (12 PDT 3 EDT), link to register is here https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrictactionnetwork/event/615748/?referring_vol=1506848&rname=Barbara&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link
This is a question, maybe a questionable comment. So often it seems that the election is about who raises the most money. Shouldn't it be about who is most qualified? How do these two things blend? or not? Chris Sununu's defense of Republicans because they are not Democrats may have traction because that's a way more money can be raised? In Jamie Raskin's book, Unthinkable, he talks about the activities of youth in going door to door to advocate and inform. What happened to this kind of campaigning? Are people afraid they will be shot if they knock on a door or hold neighborhood rallies.
Yet again, Robert Hubbell provides an island of calm, considered thought in today’s ocean of swirling cross currents. The performative absurdities of the right-wing Republican extremists in the House are creating a mass of issues for Democrats to run against in the fall. Couple this with Trump’s courtroom antics and it is increasingly clear that we Democrats will almost certainly take back the House and hold the presidency in November. And, despite a daunting playing field, I am increasingly confident we will hold the Senate. The GOP will go into this year’s election led by a deeply flawed individual, one who just might become a convicted felon ere long. Watching the Republican Party commit seppuku is quite enjoyable for this lifelong progressive Democrat.
Just reading Robert's explanation of the Democrat's and President Biden's steady, determined leadership in a nearly evenly divided government, imagine what is possible if we can rid ourselves of the destructive adherents to the Quadefendant and the man himself. Let's make it so!
And let's hope that out of the ashes of the Republican Party rises an entity dedicated to preserving our democracy and representing the valid interests of many of our citizens, and willing to compromise to achieve the greatest common good.
Excellent edition, restacking this with an excerpt.
"Slowly, methodically, and carefully, President Biden has helped a wounded and weakened Speaker get to the point of bringing Biden’s bills to the floor over objections from the Speaker’s own party. Few presidents have demonstrated the legislative skill and dealmaking Biden has exhibited over the last three years.
Amid the chaos and din, President Biden has been in the background, working quietly to promote the interests of the American people and its allies. It takes a special kind of person to be willing to suffer insults in public while achieving success in private. That fact alone speaks volumes about Joe Biden's character and discipline."
Democracy is hard. Tyranny is easy. Democracy is messy, but it is better than the alternative forms of government. I’m still waiting for someone to explain to me how the President Biden administration is failing and destroying our country. Maybe I should ask a Republican governor who has accepted the federal funding and support that President Biden administration has created…?
Robert, I got up early as usual. And I have been reading a lot today. Your last paragraph bears repeating over and over. Thank you for highlighting the excellent job President Biden has been doing.
"Amid the chaos and din, President Biden has been in the background, working quietly to promote the interests of the American people and its allies. It takes a special kind of person to be willing to suffer insults in public while achieving success in private. That fact alone speaks volumes about Joe Biden's character and discipline."
Only experienced, confident and competent leaders and managers know how to lead as Joe Biden does.
Someone said that the political campaigns for the presidency are a marathon not a sprint. As someone who has actually run a marathon the only way you can make it to the finish line is by steady measured running and not getting ahead of yourself or your physical abilities. That is what President Biden is doing by meticulously crisscrossing the country and demonstrating his leadership and experience. The Trump act has run it course and the House extreme antics only confirms to many that the Republicans cannot effectively govern and that Majorie Taylor Greene is not who we want as the defacto leader of the House.
Robert, today's Edition, assisted by Republican insanity and greed (a 5% vig to DJT??), was one of your most inspiring yet. You keep us going!
Robert, you're being too kind when you write: "Trump and MAGA extremists are play-acting in the pretend world of performative politics." Though certainly true, it's also true that being led around and down into the political sewers by Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA 14) and Thomas Massie (KY 4) has brought today's GOP into the extraordinary position of proactively being of much greater help to Putin than to Biden. Helping out the Soviet Union was one thing that Reagan did not do.
A “cartoon” on the Editorial page of the Minneapolis Star Tribune today was infuriating. It (rightly) portrays Trump as a handcuffed felon and (wrongly) portrays Biden as a feeble old man in a wheelchair with an IV drip. It’s entitled “Contestants for the Most Powerful Job in the World”. I sent in a letter to the editor. They owe their readers an apology.
Joe Biden is a great president, probably the best since FDR. I mention that, because we should recognize and enjoy it while it is happening, and not just wait for history to acknowledge it.
Thank you Robert. It is essential that Democrats take advantage of this moment to demonstrate the virtues of sanity and purpose. Also this is a bare knuckle fist fight and they must stay in the ring for the fifteen rounds between now and November. We must also push the media when people like Chris Sonunu speak of Republican values respond that there no longer exists a Republican Party in any way shape of form. They are also using the “disastrous Biden policies” approach and respond with the facts.
Does re-stating something someone else has said without additional commentary really conflict with the gag order? For the childish, silly little man that he is, D Trump is extremely intentional in his ‘messaging.’ I believe his tactic is to ‘poke at’ the Judge, to test the limits of patience and decorum without seeming overt in online posts. I contend that if the ex President senses the process is not going in his favor -that his fundraising effect on his minions or his headline grabbing success is waning, he will get himself “arrested.” The intent now in every legal case is to slow the process until after the election. Then all bets are off. Yes, even in a State court.
Bravo, Hakeem Jeffries.
The actions in Arizona state house to allow the 1864 law to stand may be enough to awaken voters to pay attention to what's happening down-ballot. Unfortunately, Democrats have historically been much less likely to vote for their down-ballot candidates--by a wide margin--than Republicans and we have been paying the price. If you are interested in diving into the details, Sister District Action Network has been exploring this phenomenon for many years. They write (https://sisterdistrict.com/b/states-and-stats/2024/april/_) "The difference between the two parties is stark: across 10 battleground states over 8 years, contested down-ballot Democrats experienced ballot roll-off 80% of the time, compared to only 37% for their Republican counterparts" They will be presenting their findings and what we can do about it on Monday (12 PDT 3 EDT), link to register is here https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrictactionnetwork/event/615748/?referring_vol=1506848&rname=Barbara&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link
Robert- You are all things to all people- please continue to do your brilliant work 🙏🏻
This is a question, maybe a questionable comment. So often it seems that the election is about who raises the most money. Shouldn't it be about who is most qualified? How do these two things blend? or not? Chris Sununu's defense of Republicans because they are not Democrats may have traction because that's a way more money can be raised? In Jamie Raskin's book, Unthinkable, he talks about the activities of youth in going door to door to advocate and inform. What happened to this kind of campaigning? Are people afraid they will be shot if they knock on a door or hold neighborhood rallies.