Capitalism? Socialism? For Democrats, It’s More Bernie vs Donald.
Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Gallup has a new poll out showing that Democrats now feel more favorably toward socialism than capitalism. But a few folks have pointed out that this isn’t due to increased warmth toward socialism; rather, it’s due to a sudden distaste for Trump-era capitalism. This is…
The GOP Candidates for Kansas Governor Can’t Even Agree on Whose Votes Should Be Counted
Kris Kobach addresses a fundraiser at the local senior citizens center in Emporia, Kansas, last year. Mark Reinstein via ZUMA Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Nearly a week later, last Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary in Kansas is no closer to resolution. Just 110 votes separate Secretary of State Kris Kobach and incumbent…
Mueller Is Examining Roger Stone’s Emails
Roger StoneMichael Ares/The Palm Beach Post/ZUMA Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. As special counsel Robert Mueller zeroes in on Roger Stone, prosecutors are looking into seemingly threatening emails the longtime Trump adviser sent to a former radio host, sources say. The existence of some of those emails was first reported…
Peter Strzok Fired From FBI Over Anti-Trump Texts
Jeff Malet/ZUMA Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. The FBI has fired Peter Strzok, the veteran agent who played a central role in the bureau’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election but drew controversy for a text exchange with another agent that was critical of President Donald Trump. The termination…
Trump’s First Presidential Apology: Hiring a Black Woman
Michael Reynolds/ZUMA Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. I know I keep telling everyone to ignore Donald Trump’s tweets except as messages to his base, this morning’s tweet about Omarosa Manigault Newman is really unique: Wacky Omarosa, who got fired 3 times on the Apprentice, now got fired for the last…
What Do Our Budding Young Socialists Actually Want?
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezMark Lennihan/AP Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Over the weekend the Washington Post ran a piece by Sheri Berman titled “Democratic socialists are conquering the left. But do they believe in democracy?” My first thought was: Sheri, how could you? Democratic socialists are conquering the left? Come on. Bernie…