thephan wrote:

Mark Esper scanned the list of officers up for promotion until he found the one he was looking for: Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the star witness in the impeachment inquiry who famously told Congress that President Donald Trump’s July 25 phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart undermined U.S. national security.

The Defense secretary knew that approving Vindman’s promotion could put him at odds with the White House, which had mounted a retaliation campaign to force the Army officer into retirement.

Esper signed the papers anyway.

So, Esper did his job? Wish I got accolades for doing the bare minimum.

About disappointingly, all he did was shuffle paper. Vindman resigned weeks ago, and this story just popped out. You've not heard esper publicly say anything. I guess he figures if he speaks then he's a target.

This and his recommendation to go against Trump with base renamings probably put him on a short list to exit the administration. Clearly he's not passing the loyalty test. At the same time his other actions, or more appropriately labeled inactions, have earned him the nickname of Yesper.

Still it's shocking to see anyone in this administration stand up to the wackos in charge

Bill McNeal wrote:

Wolfgang622 wrote:Well, it sounds like they have a prime suspect, so they must have some idea in their heads.

Having said that, were I the investigator, it sounds to me like the son or the father was the target, since the gunman left the instant both were felled, so I would begin there before going all illuminati.

Suspect was found and is dead from a self inflicted gun shot

A twist on the Jack Ruby plot

Ted Yoho called AOC a "fucking bitch"

pacino wrote:Ted Yoho called AOC a "fucking bitch"

Because she dared to posture that poverty may be connected to crime.

Fitzpatrick up 15 in PA-01. The power of being "moderate" and sane in the suburbs. I lost the tweet with the poll already, but it appears that it did not poll Trump's numbers in the district

the guy that makes you feel safe to vote republican

slugsrbad wrote:Fitzpatrick up 15 in PA-01. The power of being "moderate" and sane in the suburbs. I lost the tweet with the poll already, but it appears that it did not poll Trump's numbers in the district

Seems like a very partisan poll. He's still a slight favorite but it will be much closer than 15. Dems didn't do great recruiting some one there. Bucks is this weird carrot on a stick for Dems that we just can't reach.

pacino wrote:Ted Yoho called AOC a "fucking bitch"

He sounds like a yoohoo.

CalvinBall wrote:

slugsrbad wrote:Fitzpatrick up 15 in PA-01. The power of being "moderate" and sane in the suburbs. I lost the tweet with the poll already, but it appears that it did not poll Trump's numbers in the district

Seems like a very partisan poll. He's still a slight favorite but it will be much closer than 15. Dems didn't do great recruiting some one there. Bucks is this weird carrot on a stick for Dems that we just can't reach.

Chris Finello, his opponent, I consider a friend.

Still think she is going to lose, but I consider her a friend.

Wolfgang622 wrote:

CalvinBall wrote:

slugsrbad wrote:Fitzpatrick up 15 in PA-01. The power of being "moderate" and sane in the suburbs. I lost the tweet with the poll already, but it appears that it did not poll Trump's numbers in the district

Seems like a very partisan poll. He's still a slight favorite but it will be much closer than 15. Dems didn't do great recruiting some one there. Bucks is this weird carrot on a stick for Dems that we just can't reach.

Chris Finello, his opponent, I consider a friend.

Still think she is going to lose, but I consider her a friend.

Yeah. Not busting on her. Not even sure who would have been a better candidate. Tough up your way.

slugsrbad wrote:Fitzpatrick up 15 in PA-01. The power of being "moderate" and sane in the suburbs. I lost the tweet with the poll already, but it appears that it did not poll Trump's numbers in the district

Imagine what the GOP could do if all their candidates were moderate and sane

Trump wishes Maxwell well. Nice.

CalvinBall wrote:Trump wishes Maxwell well. Nice.

Stopped short of "I hope nothing bad happens to her or her family"

i mean WTF

She has the tapes.

The fact that McConnell is publicly commenting on this next stimulus package needing to be big tells you everything you need to know about their re-election strategy.

Republicans know they are at risk of losing the WH and Senate. They will not sit idly and will cheat at all costs to avoid that outcome

Give me my tax money back

Meanwhile, Biden released his plan on early childhood education.

- no cost preschool for 3 and 4 year olds
- middle income families capped at 7% childcare costs
- federal administers program through the states who pay the facilities

Seems like a good, solid plan.