General politics

Badsmerf · July 27, 2018

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 · August 15, 2018

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

ashbury · August 15, 2018

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

Capitalism Punishment?

PseudoSABR · August 15, 2018

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

Mike Sixel · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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

PseudoSABR · August 24, 2018

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

Badsmerf · August 24, 2018

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

stringer bell · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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 · August 24, 2018

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

PseudoSABR · August 25, 2018

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

Mr. Brooks · August 26, 2018

John McCain, dead at age 81.

Rest in peace, sir.

Badsmerf · August 26, 2018

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 · August 26, 2018

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 · August 26, 2018

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 · August 27, 2018

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

PseudoSABR · August 29, 2018

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

PseudoSABR · August 29, 2018

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

PseudoSABR · September 4, 2018

slash129 · September 4, 2018

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

PseudoSABR · September 4, 2018

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 · September 4, 2018

jimmer · September 4, 2018

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.'