CalvinBall wrote:FBI doesn't do that to a Senator without knowing where the fire is most likely.

Uncle Milty wrote:

Breaking via LA Times: Federal agents seized a cellphone belonging to Republican Sen. Richard Burr as part of the Justice Department's investigation into controversial stock trades he made as the coronavirus struck the US, a law enforcement official said.

Augustus wrote:This is the most despair I've personally felt about the country (born '85). Conservatives are arguing that black people can be killed for running down the street, that all of us should be willing to die for economic growth, and that anything the previous (black) president did is illegal while the current one is above the law. Dark #$!&@. Meanwhile they think the biggest threat to the future of America is the 1619 Project.

joe table wrote:Feel like Trump admin is out of moves re: virus on a federal level (momentum for reopening is a runaway train and I doubt he’ll put any plan in additional stay at home plan in place if there’s a flare up - also doubt there will be any breakthrough on testing)

It also looks like his influence on Fed is waning (based on Powell resisting negative interest rate push). Thus His power to try to directly pump the stock market is waning. Economic pain through Q3 is inevitable - damage has already been done on demand side. And further stimulus will not be coming immediately/quickly as Turtle and co are now digging in on latest bill

Based on the above I think the most realistic political move for Trump is pivot to full saber rattling on China (or as he calls it GYNA) for ruining his beautiful economy. The rhetoric has already been ramping up but look for even more escalations as well as potentially a restart to the trade war garbage

Eem wrote:If Republicans were smart -- a significant stretch for them -- they'd use this as a talking point instead of just "FREEDOMS." Not to say they actually care about children (especially poor ones), but it's way less easy to make fun of: https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve ... oronavirus

CalvinBall wrote:

Eem wrote:If Republicans were smart -- a significant stretch for them -- they'd use this as a talking point instead of just "FREEDOMS." Not to say they actually care about children (especially poor ones), but it's way less easy to make fun of: https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve ... oronavirus

This week state republicans voted down several amendments to their "re-open" bills that would have protected workers. They don't actually care about protecting people, Eem.

Eem wrote:If Republicans were smart -- a significant stretch for them -- they'd use this as a talking point instead of just "FREEDOMS." Not to say they actually care about children (especially poor ones), but it's way less easy to make fun of: https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve ... oronavirus

CalvinBall wrote:A bunch of republican state legislators out stoking the flames this morning.

https://www.facebook.com/PASenateGOP/vi ... 459199766/

Favorite part is all of them are like "People are smart" as they stand there without masks and shaking hands.

The risk of dying is worth it for our freedoms! Well risking old people.

The whole thing ends with them taking questions from insane people who showed up to watch this.

McConnell: “Senator Burr contacted me this morning to inform me of his decision to step aside as Chairman of the Intelligence Committee during the pendency of the investigation. We agreed that this decision would be in the best interests of the committee“

The Savior wrote:Trump asking Graham to call Obama to Capitol Hill to testify.

Going with old reliable to help win an election.

“As to the Judiciary Committee, both presidents are welcome to come before the committee and share their concerns about each other. If nothing else it would make for great television. However, I have great doubts about whether it would be wise for the country.”

CalvinBall wrote:

Eem wrote:If Republicans were smart -- a significant stretch for them -- they'd use this as a talking point instead of just "FREEDOMS." Not to say they actually care about children (especially poor ones), but it's way less easy to make fun of: https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve ... oronavirus

This week state republicans voted down several amendments to their "re-open" bills that would have protected workers. They don't actually care about protecting people, Eem.