General politics

[Badsmerf]

Did they have to sign a form to allow them in the show? I highly doubt any of those people would be proud of that. They deserve any amount of shame they receive. I expect that type of reaction in many places around the country. That probably isn't too far off from the people that select the majority of our senators.

[PseudoSABR]

Elizabeth Warren is introducing a bill called the Accountable Capitalism Act.  Seems like a good idea to me.

[ashbury]

Elizabeth Warren is introducing a bill called the Accountable Capitalism Act.  Seems like a good idea to me.

Capitalism Punishment?

[PseudoSABR]

Here's another article that's relevant to some past discussions: Democrats Must Reclaim the Center … by Moving Hard Left

[Mike Sixel]

From numlock news (nice free email of random stats):

 

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 84.5 percent of Democrats and 51.9 percent of Republicans would support a policy of Medicare for All in the U.S. healthcare system. The precise implementation of that policy credo is a bit fluid, but the gist is about 70 percent of Americans look favorably on offering some sort of baseline medical care in the U.S.

[TheLeviathan]

I really think it's a winning issue if the Dems have the courage to take the heat and lay it out.

[PseudoSABR]

So McCain is discontinuing treatment.  Does anyone know how senators are replaced in Arizona?  Could Ducey nominate someone this fall?

[Badsmerf]

They are replaced by special election. Arizona could go from solid red to solid blue within a year.

[stringer bell]

Yes, but the election wouldn’t take place this year (with the general election). As I understand it, the election wouldn’t be held until 2020, so the governor’s appointee would have two years in office before facing the electorate.

[stringer bell]

One more factoid is that the appointee has to be the same party as the Senator he’s replacing, meaning that even if a Democrat was making the appointment, a Republican would be named. Sorry, Chief, you’re off the board.

[USAFChief]

I just want to say while I didn't always agree with John McCain's politics, he is someone I greatly admire. He served his country admirably, with incredible courage and dignity, and he is still doing so today. 

 

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Senator. I salute you.

[biggentleben]

 

I just want to say while I didn't always agree with John McCain's politics, he is someone I greatly admire. He served his country admirably, with incredible courage and dignity, and he is still doing so today. 

 

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Senator. I salute you.

 

One thing I will always respect about McCain - he's a rare politician willing to 1. go against his party, and 2. change his beliefs based on evidence.

 

We could use roughly 100 Senators just like that.

[USAFChief]

 

One thing I will always respect about McCain - he's a rare politician willing to 1. go against his party, and 2. change his beliefs based on evidence.

 

We could use roughly 100 Senators just like that.

 

http://time.com/4866404/john-mccain-barack-obama-arab-cancer/

 

 

Also, willing to call out BS when it doesn't benefit him.

[Badsmerf]

Yes, but the election wouldn’t take place this year (with the general election). As I understand it, the election wouldn’t be held until 2020, so the governor’s appointee would have two years in office before facing the electorate.

Are you sure? I thought it was more like Alabama than Minnesota...

[TheLeviathan]

The man stopped one of his supporters, at a rally, to rebuke a lie andcompliment his opponent (Obama) as a great man and a great American.  That's what I think of when I think of McCain - a man of honor and respect. I was proud to vote for John McCain and I wish his final days to be blessed, positive, and peaceful.  We could use more Americans like him.

[Mr. Brooks]

A true American hero. I also have always had the utmost respect for the man.

[PseudoSABR]

Who could be appointed to replace John McCain in the Senate, and the process behind it, explained

[Mr. Brooks]

John McCain, dead at age 81.

Rest in peace, sir.

[Badsmerf]

A memorable leader, with a legacy that will not be forgotten. A true American hero died today, and it brought me to tears. I wish we had more people like John McCain leading or country, but the reality is we do not. I could say so many things about this man, but others will do a much better job in books. I did not agree with everything he did or said, but I can tell you, I trust he was doing what he felt best for me.

[jimmer]

 

A memorable leader, with a legacy that will not be forgotten. A true American hero died today, and it brought me to tears. I wish we had more people like John McCain leading or country, but the reality is we do not. I could say so many things about this man, but others will do a much better job in books. I did not agree with everything he did or said, but I can tell you, I trust he was doing what he felt best for me.

A great man who lived a life of service and he never backed away from what was tough.

[PseudoSABR]

 

A memorable leader, with a legacy that will not be forgotten. A true American hero died today, and it brought me to tears. I wish we had more people like John McCain leading or country, but the reality is we do not. I could say so many things about this man, but others will do a much better job in books. I did not agree with everything he did or said, but I can tell you, I trust he was doing what he felt best for me.

I, too, was moved more than I anticipated by John McCain's death.  His integrity was needed now more than ever, and will be sorely missed.

[Mr. Brooks]

Sadly, but not surprisingly, McCain's captor from Vietnam gave a more genuine and heartfelt tribute than Trump could muster.

[PseudoSABR]

The Florida governors race should be very interesting, what with the Trump endorsed Desantis against the Bernie endorsed Gillum.   

[PseudoSABR]

In AZ, the senate race tracks to rather moderates given the times.   I thought Sinema's victory statement showed some class.  

 

[PseudoSABR]

[slash129]

 

 

Interesting market play ... They've been losing share .... Addidas, Reebok, etc. may find some additional share in marketing to military.

[PseudoSABR]

So former Sen. Jon Kyl will replace McCain, but has only committed to a year, leaving the possibility that Ducey could nominate someone else, even himself, prior to 2020.  Still surprising that Ducey passed on the opportunity to nominate a Republican who could run as the incumbent in 2020 (I suppose that could still happen); this feels like a very safe choice.

[Vanimal46]

[jimmer]

 

So former Sen. Jon Kyl will replace McCain, but has only committed to a year, leaving the possibility that Ducey could nominate someone else, even himself, prior to 2020.  Still surprising that Ducey passed on the opportunity to nominate a Republican who could run as the incumbent in 2020 (I suppose that could still happen); this feels like a very safe choice.

well yeah...of course he was picked...

 

'When Kyl takes office, he will restore the GOP's 51-49 seat majority in the Senate. That margin is critical now as the GOP seeks a majority vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Kyl was charged with helping Kavanaugh navigate the confirmation process in the Senate, and "now, Senator Kyl can cast a vote for Kavanaugh's confirmation," Ducey said on Tuesday.'

[Brock Beauchamp]

Levi (and a few others) will love this video.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lcYP_zOOXg