Much has been said about the Impeachment of Donald Trump. On Wednesday there was 11 hours of debate. One GOP Congressman even compared the proceedings in the house to the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate. All GOP Congressmen and did vote against impeachment with three Democrats. The graph above shows that the vote onContinue reading “GOP Congress Enthusiastic About Protecting Trump? Actions Speak Louder Then Words”
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Election Reflections: Gains for PA Democrats Outside of Cambria County
My social media experiment did not work. Of the nine local and statewide races I followed, only 5 winners had the greater social media presence (see table below). In 2016 Facebook followings predicted the winner in 8 of the 9 races. Does that mean that Russia does not care about our elections any more orContinue reading “Election Reflections: Gains for PA Democrats Outside of Cambria County”
Turnout Higher in US House 2016 Races in PA than State House Races (but not as High as in Statewide Races)
Vote Totals in 2016 Total Office GOP Dem Green Libertarian Other Total State House 2,670,014 2,445,871 5,729 8,333 22,657 5,152,604 Total US House 3,096,576 2,625,156 0 22,245 0 5,743,977 President 2,970,764 2,926,457 49,947 146,709 21,569 6,115,446 US Senate 2,951,771 2,865,009 235,161 6,051,941 State Atty G 2,891,320 3,057,002 5,948,322 Auditor General 2,667,315 2,958,811 158,943 131,851 5,916,920Continue reading “Turnout Higher in US House 2016 Races in PA than State House Races (but not as High as in Statewide Races)”
Pennsylvania Medicaid Expansion and Legislature Polarization
Via: The Advisory Board Company The Fiscal Year (FY) begins every July 1 in every state, the Federal FY begins October 1. This year the legislature passed and the governor signed a $28.4 billion budget. The Republican controlled State Senate voted 40-10 to include Medicaid (sponsored by House Republican Dan Moul of Adams and FranklinContinue reading “Pennsylvania Medicaid Expansion and Legislature Polarization”
The 14th Amendment: MVA (Most Versatile Amendment) Award Winner
Enacted in the wake of the Civil War to correct the prior injustices which occurred, three constitutional amendments were ratified: the 13th in 1865 which banned slavery, the 14th in 1868 which I shall discuss later, and the 15th in 1865 which guaranteed the right to vote “on account of race, color, or previous conditionContinue reading “The 14th Amendment: MVA (Most Versatile Amendment) Award Winner”
Sanders ‘Filibusters’ Tax Deal for 8.5 Hours, Tells Senate: ‘We Can Come Up With a Better Proposal’ | The Nation
Sen. Bernie Sanders I-VT gave an impassioned 8.5 hour speech from the senate floor yesterday to protest the Obama tax cut surrender. To take headlines away from this President Obama brought out former President Clinton to the White House Press room to give a 30 minute press conference. It seems to have worked with theContinue reading “Sanders ‘Filibusters’ Tax Deal for 8.5 Hours, Tells Senate: ‘We Can Come Up With a Better Proposal’ | The Nation”
Nancy remains. Now what about Harry (and now Barry)?
John Nichols has written many insightful blogs at The Nation magazine about the recent power struggles within the House Democratic Caucus. Below he details how Speaker Pelosi will soon be Minority Leader Pelosi and the challenges ahead. In a previous post I detailed how she was attacked in advertising in this past election and likelyContinue reading “Nancy remains. Now what about Harry (and now Barry)?”