.@davidhogg111 & @RepDebHaaland packing dinners for federal employees at @WCKitchen pic.twitter.com/tMPxQtsqaI — Jackie Alemany (@JaxAlemany) January 24, 2019 Title of this post is from an old proverb; if you prefer to change the last word to ‘fate’ or ‘karma’ or ‘Newton’s law’, the meaning stays the same. Sooner or later, we all have to face …
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Late Night 2020 Maneuvering Open Thread: Speaking of Gutless Wonders…
If Congressional Republicans are willing to stick with Trump for something as pointless and idiotic as this shutdown, you have to wonder what else they are on board for. — Schooley (@Rschooley) January 25, 2019 RNC Resolutions Committee just voted unanimously to “undivided support” for Trump and his “effective presidency," clearing way for passage before …
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Repub Stupidity Open Thread: ‘Policy Wonk’ Paul Ryan Exposed As Spineless Two-Bit Fraud
When historians evaluate this episode, I really hope that Paul Ryan’s culpability is considered in all its glory. 1/ https://t.co/0flr4blYo7 — Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) January 24, 2019 Everything Trump Touches Dies — including the Zombie-Eyed Granny Starver’s totally undeserved reputation as a Bold Thinker with Leadership Credentials: I sort of feel like more people …
Open Thread: Trump’s Gonna Fold — the Only Question Now Is Phrasing
Pelosi/Schumer's next move is to obviously highlight this is the only bill to have majority support in both houses of the new Congress. https://t.co/mb3gw8TXnX — Zeddy (@Zeddary) January 24, 2019 Losing the battle AND the war. Fox News poll finds Trump at -10 on the issue of 'border security.' This follows Quinnipiac poll than showed …
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Thursday Morning Open Thread: Quit Trump-Stunting & End the Shutdown
Photos of special challenge coins being distributed among Secret Service personnel and their families, expressing frustration at the requirement they work without pay because of the government shutdown pic.twitter.com/0Toz1zpiIV — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 23, 2019 Well, now that we've settled the very pressing issue of TV president's TV time, maybe we can get back …
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Late Night Klown Shoes Open Thread: Jared Kushner, Master-something
PLEASE STAND BY: multiple additions to the Jared Kushner thread are coming. https://t.co/AYd8QwRxsf — Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) January 24, 2019 . Because we deserve a snark break: … “Repeatedly assuring Trump that he can personally strike a deal with Democrats, Kushner has overshadowed other advisers in a largely empty West Wing this month. He …
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Wednesday Evening Open Thread: Mars, Bitches!
I’ll believe that Trump is growing into the presidency when his staff stops talking about him like a toddler. https://t.co/AxTrQKxWqO pic.twitter.com/msRGQQTR8O — Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) January 23, 2019 What is it with Repub draft-dodging Preznidents and the Red Planet? Olivia Nuzzi, professional journalistic assassin, targets “President” Ted Baxter for NYMag: Donald Trump nearly derailed …
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