All of McConnell's Horses and all of McConnell's Men... 09/27/2017 Couldn't get Strange in office again... Roy Moore's victory was a crushing defeat for the establishment wing of the Republicans. The party has been divided for a while now (becoming more divided around the time of the Tea Party in response to Obama's ACA passage) and the establishment has been able to keep themselves in power utilizing their extensive funds during elections. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that having more money is not enough to win elections. What makes this so
Couldn't get Strange in office again... Roy Moore's victory was a crushing defeat for the establishment wing of the Republicans. The party has been divided for a while now (becoming more divided around the time of the Tea Party in response to Obama's ACA passage) and the establishment has been able to keep themselves in power utilizing their extensive funds during elections. However, it is becoming increasingly obvious that having more money is not enough to win elections. What makes this so
$100,000,000,000 Increase in Military Spending 09/25/2017 What a win for the defense industry. they went from a 600 to a 700 Billion dollar budget. Normally we would love to get into specifics a bit more, but there are so many people involved in this we'll just have to settle with delivering the numbers. There were many sizable campaign donations from the defense industry and that investment paid off spectacularly. We only considered donations that were among the top 20 donors for these numbers. The reason is simple, the top 20 have the most
What a win for the defense industry. they went from a 600 to a 700 Billion dollar budget. Normally we would love to get into specifics a bit more, but there are so many people involved in this we'll just have to settle with delivering the numbers. There were many sizable campaign donations from the defense industry and that investment paid off spectacularly. We only considered donations that were among the top 20 donors for these numbers. The reason is simple, the top 20 have the most
New Article Tomorrow! Military Budget 09/24/2017 We will be covering the new military defense bill tomorrow. Let's take a look at the winners! Don't worry, there's plenty of pork to go around.
We will be covering the new military defense bill tomorrow. Let's take a look at the winners! Don't worry, there's plenty of pork to go around.
John McCain's "Healthcare" Amendments: M1 Abram tanks 09/21/2017 John McCain became the subject of conversation on the last healthcare bill vote. His dramatic downvote became the subject of criticism among conservatives and a catalyst for praise from liberals. McCain's conflict with Trump runs deep. Trump infamously denigrated McCain for being captured in battle*1* and relations haven't improved since them. It's clear gaining McCain's support is going to require some work. Enter Amendment 1030 to H.R.1628. Here is the Table of Contents: (a) Divisions.--This
John McCain became the subject of conversation on the last healthcare bill vote. His dramatic downvote became the subject of criticism among conservatives and a catalyst for praise from liberals. McCain's conflict with Trump runs deep. Trump infamously denigrated McCain for being captured in battle*1* and relations haven't improved since them. It's clear gaining McCain's support is going to require some work. Enter Amendment 1030 to H.R.1628. Here is the Table of Contents: (a) Divisions.--This
Health Care and don't forget everything else 09/20/2017 There is a lot of arguments about the Health Care Bill, which makes sense. The bill repeals Medicaid provisions and expansions, cost-sharing subsidies, and repeals various taxes and tax increases. These changes are far-reaching and impact an entire market industry and countless lives. However, this health care bill is not just about Health Care. It's about the potential deals and coalitions fighting behind the scenes. Starting tomorrow, we will cover this bill in a way not seen by other analysts
There is a lot of arguments about the Health Care Bill, which makes sense. The bill repeals Medicaid provisions and expansions, cost-sharing subsidies, and repeals various taxes and tax increases. These changes are far-reaching and impact an entire market industry and countless lives. However, this health care bill is not just about Health Care. It's about the potential deals and coalitions fighting behind the scenes. Starting tomorrow, we will cover this bill in a way not seen by other analysts
Nancy Pelosi: Consumed by the base 09/18/2017 The polarized, high tension environment is putting pressure on the liberal wing as well. When Nancy Pelosi was speaking at her DREAMer press conference was drowned out by shouting*1*. They called her a liar, and one of the chants was "All of us or none of us" and "This is what resistance looks like". The voter bases of Trump and the liberals have become so extreme it makes compromise difficult. The very outlandish rhetoric that was used to please crowds has also given them expectations and
The polarized, high tension environment is putting pressure on the liberal wing as well. When Nancy Pelosi was speaking at her DREAMer press conference was drowned out by shouting*1*. They called her a liar, and one of the chants was "All of us or none of us" and "This is what resistance looks like". The voter bases of Trump and the liberals have become so extreme it makes compromise difficult. The very outlandish rhetoric that was used to please crowds has also given them expectations and
Trump's Natives are Restless 09/15/2017 Trump's recent discussions on DACA have not been so smooth. While he may be making headway on his legislative agenda, Trump's base is furious*1*. Given the fact that a core campaign promise was disposing of DACA; his encouragement to congress to send him a bill with DACA is seen as a betrayal by his supporters. Many voters have burned their MAGA hats in protest*2*. The same people have made it clear that if Trump strays from the path he will become a one term president. There has been some
Trump's recent discussions on DACA have not been so smooth. While he may be making headway on his legislative agenda, Trump's base is furious*1*. Given the fact that a core campaign promise was disposing of DACA; his encouragement to congress to send him a bill with DACA is seen as a betrayal by his supporters. Many voters have burned their MAGA hats in protest*2*. The same people have made it clear that if Trump strays from the path he will become a one term president. There has been some
Trump vs Establishment Conservatives! What's the score? 09/12/2017 It's no secret there is friction between President Trump and Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell. The healthcare plan did not go according to plan, and Trump's recent deal with the Democrats took many by surprise. Trump's "America First" platform with its emphasis on American jobs*1* is not congruent with the demands of Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell donors*2*. To clarify the differences between the two positions...Trump's emphasis is on Americans working, while Ryan/Mcconnell's donor interests want whoever
It's no secret there is friction between President Trump and Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell. The healthcare plan did not go according to plan, and Trump's recent deal with the Democrats took many by surprise. Trump's "America First" platform with its emphasis on American jobs*1* is not congruent with the demands of Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell donors*2*. To clarify the differences between the two positions...Trump's emphasis is on Americans working, while Ryan/Mcconnell's donor interests want whoever
Glasshouse: Make a Difference (Lunch Lady) 09/09/2017 The theme at Reading to Kids was "Back to School Fun" and boy did we have a blast following the adventures of *speaks in heroic voice* The Lunch Lady. It was an action packed epic that kept us on the edge of our lunch trays. No one knew who whether the Lunch Lady would be able to stop the League of Librarians. After the epic story *Swoosh* we swiftly made our way to the arts and crafts lab to construct crime fighting gadgets. By day I'm just a mild mannered analyst, but by night I am THE
The theme at Reading to Kids was "Back to School Fun" and boy did we have a blast following the adventures of *speaks in heroic voice* The Lunch Lady. It was an action packed epic that kept us on the edge of our lunch trays. No one knew who whether the Lunch Lady would be able to stop the League of Librarians. After the epic story *Swoosh* we swiftly made our way to the arts and crafts lab to construct crime fighting gadgets. By day I'm just a mild mannered analyst, but by night I am THE
