by S. Salmaan | news, Politics
In a recent appearance on Newsmax’s “The Balance,” former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie reaffirmed his stance on not voting for Donald Trump if he secures the GOP nomination in the 2024 presidential race. Here’s the whole story.
The Interview
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Host Eric Bolling asked Christie about possibly uniting with Trump to defeat the Democrats.
The Reply
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Christie pointed out differences in rhetoric and attitudes between Trump and fellow Republicans, which could hinder unity.
Unite Behind Trump
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Christie said, “He doesn’t have a good word to say about any of us, whether it’s the people who have been for him or the people who have been against him.
Why would we unite behind him? He doesn’t have a good word to say about anybody, and the only time he has a good word to say about anybody is if you kiss his behind. I mean, that’s it.”
The Reasons
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The 61-year-old former governor outlined his reasons for running, he said, “Look, I don’t think any of those choices are good choices, that’s why I’m running, and I’m sure if you had Ron on the show right now, or you had Nikki, or you had Tim, they would say the very same thing to you.”
Vivek Is Different
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“The only one who probably would say something different is Vivek. Since I don’t even really understand why he’s running for president, given that he thinks Donald Trump is the greatest president of the 21st century.
I think he’s just running for a cabinet position. But look, in the end, I think each one of us thinks we would be a better president than he was and a better nominee than he could possibly be,” he added.
Christie Won’t Support Trump
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Christie’s response was clear when asked if he would support Trump if he exited the race.
He said, “No, I won’t, and I won’t support him against any of these other candidates. I think all these other candidates are better.”
Trump Was Disrespectful to the Constitution
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When asked if he would support Trump as the nominee, Christie replied, “The former president has conducted himself in a way which I think has been disrespectful to the Constitution, violates the Constitution, and I just can’t be supportive of a guy who does those things and then just recently said that Mark Milley should be subject to execution. No. I can’t do that.”
This Is Not the First Time
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This latest declaration from Christie is consistent with his previous comments about the 2024 presidential race.
No Trump or Biden
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He has been vocal about his reluctance to vote for either Trump or President Joe Biden, citing concerns about their competency and qualifications for the presidency.
In June, during an appearance on “Fox News Tonight,” Christie expressed his reservations about both candidates.
They Are Not Competent
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He said, “I can’t support either one of them. Not Biden or Trump because they’re not competent and qualified to be president for different reasons – Joe Biden predominantly because of age and what we’ve seen on TV, and Donald Trump because I don’t believe he can win, Lawrence.”
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by K. Leighty | news, Politics
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Saturday to extend government funding for 45 days, narrowly avoiding a looming federal shutdown. The bill passed with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate and relieved millions of Americans who rely on government services. However, the absence of Ukraine funding stirred controversy among lawmakers, leading to divisions.
Bipartisan Support in Congress
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President Biden praised Congress for their bipartisan effort in passing the funding bill.
He acknowledged the importance of preventing a government shutdown and the potential harm it could have inflicted on hardworking Americans.
Needless Pain
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In a statement, Biden said, “Tonight, bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate voted to keep the government open, preventing an unnecessary crisis that would have inflicted needless pain on millions of hardworking Americans.”
A Close Call
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However, Biden also clarified that this shutdown should never have been so close.
He said, “This is good news for the American people. But I want to be clear: we should never have been in this position in the first place.”
The Finals Votes
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The Senate’s bipartisan vote of 88 to nine and the House’s approval by 335 to 91 reflected bipartisan support in averting a crisis.
However, it is worth noting that the 9 Senate votes against the bill came from Republicans and the majority of votes against the bill in the House.
The Bill
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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer emphasized that the cooperation between Democrats and Republicans was crucial in pushing the House to act swiftly.
The bill extends government funding until November 17 and allocates $16 billion for disaster aid, addressing immediate needs.
Sigh of Relief
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Schumer said after the vote, “It’s been a day full of twists and turns, but the American people can breathe a sigh of relief – there will be no shutdown,” and “Our bipartisanship made this possible and showed the House that they had to act.”
Omission of Ukraine Funding
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One point of contention was the bill’s need for additional funding for Ukraine.
President Biden assured that a supplemental appropriations bill for Ukraine would be addressed separately to ensure uninterrupted American support.
A Critical Moment for Ukraine
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Biden said, “We cannot under any circumstances allow American support for Ukraine to be interrupted,” and “I fully expect the speaker will keep his commitment to the people of Ukraine and secure passage of the support needed to help Ukraine at this critical moment.”
Avoiding a Shutdown
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy introduced the stopgap bill under suspension of the rules, requiring two-thirds support in the House.
Despite House Democrats’ criticism regarding the absence of Ukraine funding, they ultimately supported the bill, preventing a government shutdown.
Challenges and Threats
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The House initially failed to pass McCarthy’s initial stopgap bill, which included a one-month extension with spending cuts. Hard-right Republicans insisted on opposing a continuing resolution, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown.
Threats to McCarthy’s speakership loomed, but he continued forward, hoping to avoid the shutdown.
Picking a Team
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After the vote, McCarthy told reporters, “If you have members in your conference that won’t let you vote for appropriation bills, (don’t) want an omnibus and won’t vote for a stopgap measure, so the only answer is to shut down and not pay our troops: I don’t want to be a part of that team.”
Shutdown Consequences
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The White House had warned that a government shutdown would have dire consequences, impacting hundreds of thousands of government workers who would go without pay.
It would also jeopardize access to vital nutritional programs and delay essential disaster relief projects, underscoring the situation’s urgency.
Senate Debate
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The Senate’s debate on the bill highlighted lawmakers’ frustration over the absence of Ukraine aid. Despite the anger and delays caused by this issue, Senators eventually agreed to move forward with the vote.
A Small Stall
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Colorado Democrat Michael Bennet’s insistence on a vote for supplemental aid to Ukraine temporarily stalled proceedings.
However, it resulted in commitments from Senate leaders to address Ukraine aid separately.
Gaetz Cut Off Short
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After the vote, Rep. Matt Gaetz, who had previously threatened McCarthy with a motion to end his leadership, attempted to speak before the floor, but McCarthy chose not to recognize him before using his gavel to conclude the meeting.
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by A. Nicole | news, Politics
President Joe Biden recently claimed that the American people are “better off financially” than before his presidency. The claim has left many wondering if he is purposefully lying or in denial.
The Question
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President Biden was just asked, “Why do you think most people still don’t feel positive or feel good news about the economy?”
His Answer
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Biden answered the question by saying, “I think that the American people are smart as hell in knowing what their interests are. I think they know they’re better off financially than they were before. It’s a fact.”
Unemployment Rates Comparison
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Biden contends that Americans are better off financially during his tenure, citing a lower average unemployment rate.
On average, during Biden’s presidency, unemployment stood at 4.2 percent, while it averaged five percent during the Trump era.
Excluding Pandemic Impact
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Recognizing the pandemic’s unusual impact on unemployment, it’s sensible to exclude this period from calculations.
The pre-pandemic average under Trump was 3.9 percent, and under Biden in the post-pandemic period, it averaged 3.7 percent, slightly favoring Biden.
The Misery Index: A Combined Measure
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The misery index, combining inflation and unemployment, offers a broader perspective.
During Trump’s presidency, it averaged 6.9, while under Biden, it averaged 10.2, indicating more financial hardship during Biden’s term.
A Closer Look Post-Pandemic
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Excluding the pandemic, Trump’s pre-pandemic misery index averaged 6.9, and Biden’s post-pandemic index stood at 7.2, revealing that Biden’s claim remains false.
Declining Real Incomes
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Real disposable income, adjusted for inflation and taxes, decreased under Biden’s presidency. While it grew throughout Trump’s term, it fell under Biden.
The Plight of Average Hourly Wages
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Average hourly wages increased eight percent during Trump’s tenure but rose 12.75 percent under Biden.
However, the impact of inflation is critical. Inflation ate into wage gains, leaving workers with real wage losses of 2.25 percent under Biden.
Public Perception: Far From Biden’s Claims
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Contrary to Biden’s assertion that Americans are better off financially and aware of it, public opinion suggests otherwise.
Polls reveal that a significant portion of Americans believe they are worse off under Biden’s presidency.
Poll Data on Economic Well-being
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An ABC News/Washington Post poll showed that 4 in 10 Americans feel worse off under Biden’s presidency, marking the highest dissatisfaction in 37 years.
Gallup polls indicate that 80 percent of Americans negatively assess the economy, while during the pandemic under Trump, this figure was lower at 72 percent.
Trump vs. Biden
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Comparing equivalent periods in their presidencies, Trump’s economy outperformed Biden’s.
As measured by Gallup, economic confidence saw a 79-point decline during Biden’s tenure compared to the end of Trump’s presidency.
The Truth: Americans Are Worse Off
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Contrary to Biden’s claims, the evidence suggests that Americans are worse off financially during his presidency. This reality is reflected in public opinion and economic indicators.
Public Opinion
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Another clue to the overall feelings about the economy is very apparent in all the replies to his post with this press conference.
One comment of note said, “No thanks, I don’t want to hear diarrhea from the mouth!”
A Discrepancy
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President Biden’s recent statements about Americans being better off financially under his leadership and their awareness of this improvement do not align with the facts.
The data reveals a different reality — Americans have faced economic challenges during his presidency, and they are well aware of it.
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by A. Nicole | news, Politics
A prominent Democrat has taken to a public platform to criticize New York’s Attorney General Letitia James for her alleged misconduct in the ongoing civil lawsuit against Trump.
Eli Lake’s Surprising Defense
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You know you’ve crossed a line when members of your own party call you out, which is exactly what Eli Lake just did to Letitia James.
An Unsettling Populist Leader
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Eli Lake has no issues telling his true feelings toward Trump. Publicly calling him a ‘dangerous demagogue,’ it’s clear he is not one of Trump’s fans.
Political and Partisan Prosecution
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Lake draws attention to the obvious by saying, “She campaigned on prosecuting him. Her case is dubious, thin, and unprecedented.
She wants to confiscate his fortune because he was trying to make the Forbes list. I don’t like Trump either, but an elected Democrat is interfering in the Republican primary. You don’t see that?”
Immediate Backlash
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It took no time at all for the extreme left to come to the defense of Letitia James.
Jonathan Chait argued, “I don’t like Ron DeSantis, and if somebody prosecuted him, I’d be concerned. But Trump is a criminal who went into politics.”
More From Extreme Left
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Other commenters chimed in with pure opinions that failed to address the problem being called out by a Democrat.
The most repeated line was something like, “He’s a criminal. Criminals should be punished.” Never mind that these particular proceedings in question are civil, not criminal.
Lake’s Point of View
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Lake’s point of view is simply the fact that democracy does not allow the use of our justice system to launch an unprecedented attack against a political opponent.
He said it all with the statement, “I don’t want to live in a country where our justice system is weaponized by either party.”
Ignoring the Argument
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Despite the many arguments, his actual viewpoints were mostly unaddressed. New York Magazine writer Jonathan Chait repeated his original “Trump is a criminal” stand.
He slightly changed it up with, “He’s a professional swindler who went into politics.”
Lake’s Stand
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Lake stood by his statements and backed them up with simple facts. He addressed each argument with civility and factual information.
James’ Campaigned She’d Go After Trump
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The political motivation behind her actions is hard to deny after the many speeches she openly gave concerning Trump.
One of the promises James campaigned for election with was the prosecution of Trump. She vowed to investigate Trump if elected, and that’s exactly what she did.
James Denied the Accusations of Political Motivation
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When asked, James has repeatedly said the case being brought against him is “not about politics. It’s about the law.”
And she is not the only one who believes this either, as the recent ruling in this case is evidence of.
The Judge’s Ruling
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Judge Engoron found Trump liable for fraud. As a result, Judge Engoron canceled the Trump Organization’s business certification, and the trial is not even over yet.
Appealed the Ruling
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Trump’s legal team wasted no time filing an appeal to the ruling, saying, “We’re not seeking a delay. We’re not seeking anything but a fair trial, and these errors permeate the ongoing trial.”
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by J. Lysikatos | Politics
A courtroom settlement over withheld COVID-19 data has dealt a severe blow to Ron DeSantis’s campaign image as a freedom warrior who kept Florida open during the deadliest days of the pandemic.
DeSantis at a Crossroads
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It’s a critical juncture for the Florida governor, whose bid for the Republican presidential nomination has been grappling with financial woes and plummeting poll numbers in early primary states.
Champion of “Medical Freedom”
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To regain the support of hardline Republicans, DeSantis has positioned himself as a champion of “medical freedom” and openly defied federal health guidance by discouraging Floridians from receiving new COVID-19 booster shots.
Background to the Florida Health Department’s Data Update Case
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This settlement concludes a two-year legal battle initiated in June 2021, when the Florida health department abruptly ceased daily updates of COVID cases, deaths, and vaccinations on its online dashboard.
A Coalition of Opponents
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The legal standoff involved a coalition of Democrats, open government advocates, and media outlets.
Settlement Terms
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Under the terms of the settlement, the department will cover the plaintiffs’ $152,000 legal expenses and resume regular data updates.
A Swift Return to Normalcy?
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DeSantis’s team had declared these unnecessary, claiming that Florida was swiftly returning to normalcy.
The Sad Reality of a Delta Surge
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In stark contrast to the team’s assertions, Florida was in the grip of the Delta variant, with daily cases and fatalities hitting a record 385 in September 2021.
At the same time, the state led the nation in pediatric Covid hospitalizations.
The “Pied Piper of Covid”
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Critics called DeSantis “the Pied Piper of Covid,” accusing him of leading the state off a cliff as he imposed an executive order banning mask mandates in schools and secured veto power over local coronavirus mandates.
“That Decision Cost Lives”
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“Twenty-three thousand Floridians died during the Delta surge, and not only did the DeSantis administration restrict information on Covid during that time, they repeatedly downplayed the severity of the outbreak to fit their political narrative and help DeSantis run for president.
That decision cost lives,” stated Carlos Guillermo Smith, a Democratic former state congressman who initiated the lawsuit.
A Legal Turning Point
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The pivotal moment came when an appeals court ordered the health department to produce documents containing Covid data it previously claimed didn’t exist, prompting Smith to deem the settlement inevitable.
Florida Health Department’s Response
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In response, the Florida Department of Health stressed that the settlement doesn’t imply wrongdoing or any law violations, adding they consistently reported data to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
They criticized the debate over data formatting as a waste of government resources.
Health Analysts’ Perspective
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Health analysts welcomed the resumption of Covid data publication but expressed regret over the politicization of both the process and the virus.
Welcomed Data Resumption
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Jay Wolfson, a distinguished professor of public health, medicine, and pharmacy at the University of South Florida, argued that there was no valid excuse for withholding information from the public, noting that it only fueled public confusion, especially when state recommendations conflicted with federal guidelines.
DeSantis’s Struggles on Key Issues Beyond Covid
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For DeSantis, this episode represents another setback in his quest for the presidential nomination.
Smith, a prominent critic of the governor, believes that DeSantis has been struggling to connect with voters who are more concerned about other pressing issues like property insurance, rising costs, access to healthcare, and housing.
From Culture Wars to Covid
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DeSantis’s shifting campaign strategy, from culture wars to Covid, has yet to resonate with voters, leaving his once-promising campaign teetering on the edge.
DeSantis’s Changing Pandemic Narrative
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In the face of this courtroom settlement, the narrative surrounding DeSantis’s leadership during the pandemic continues to change, and its impact on his political aspirations remains uncertain.
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by A. Hill | Politics
The Biden administration thinks it has a solution to two pressing problems in New York City. With one fell swoop of the pen, tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants are suddenly part of the workforce. Here is the full story.
They’re Flooding In
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In recent months, New York City has seen the number of Venezuelan migrants and refugees swell as part of the ongoing exodus from the politically volatile country.
A Triple Challenge
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Beyond just straining the city’s infrastructure and adding to an already crowded urban setting, the migrants also presented a financial challenge.
Not Allowed to Work
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By mid-September of 2023, there were about 60,000 Venezuelans in NYC who were in the care of the state because they were not permitted to work legally in the state.
A Worker Shortage
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At the same time, New York, like most states and cities, faces a shortage of workers in many industries. Chief among those are healthcare and construction.
A Marriage Made in Heaven?
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But on September 20, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas took one major step toward alleviating both problems.
A Brand New Status
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Specifically, Mayorkas granted the right to apply for temporary protected status, or TPS, to Venezuelan migrants for 18 months, according to a Politico report.
Biden Is Watching Venezuela
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According to the senior Biden official who made the announcement, the move came after a review of current conditions in Venezuela.
They Can Work, Too
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The double-duty benefit comes from the fact that those Venezuelan refugees can now also apply for work permits.
A Huge Boost
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That could boost the American workforce by nearly 500,000 workers nationwide. In New York alone, the number is about 60,000, according to the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC).
On the Job in a Jiffy
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The NYIC says that these migrants should be able to get quick approval to work, which could provide a big boost to local economies.
A Widespread Problem
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The move by the Biden administration to extend working rights to migrants from troubled countries has received widespread support from government officials across the country.
Biden Feeling the Pressure
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Sometimes, as in the case of New York, that support might be better categorized as “pressure.”
Keeping Up to Date With the Issue
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Both New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have been in close contact with the White House on this issue as the migrant counts have grown.
She Pressed Hard
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After the announcement, Hochul applauded the move and cited her “productive conversation with President Biden” the night before as an impetus for the quick action.
He Wants More
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For his part, Adams hopes adding Venezuelans to the workforce is just the beginning.
Treat Them All the Same
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In a statement released by the mayor’s office after the Biden administration’s announcement, Adams said he wants the same treatment for “tens of thousands of other migrants in our care from other countries.”
The Clock Is Ticking
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Whether that comes to pass and how quickly it might happen probably depends on continued review by Mayorkas and other officials.
Congress Speaks Up
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But this issue also has support from Congress, at least on the Democrat side of the aisle.
Democrats Support the Move
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In a joint statement, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries applauded the decision to allow Venezuelans to work while they await an asylum decision.
A Bigger Problem
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Even with that support from top Dems, who are also New Yorkers, another Biden official says that Congress needs to step up to fix the core problem.
Broken Policies to Blame
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The official noted that while Biden can make TPS determinations on his own, only sweeping changes to immigration policies can prevent bottlenecks like this in the future.
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