The president cites a ‘flare-up’ of the coronavirus, but some delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, to formally renominate him on Aug. 24.
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Letter: Beem may hate policies more than the president
One thing you have to say about Edgar Allen Beem, he is consistent and unflagging in his hatred for Donald Trump and any who dare to support him. His self righteousness is sorely offended that anyone would dare to challenge his political views (July 9, “What do Trump-Pence signs mean?”). Ed throws half-truths around like […]
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Posted inNation & World
Trump, Barr expand surge of federal agents to Chicago, Albuquerque
The decision to dispatch federal agents to American cities is playing out at a hyper-politicized moment when Trump is trying to show he is a ‘law-and-order’ president and painting Democratic-led cities as out of control.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Ralph Nader: Five reasons to call for Donald Trump’s resignation
Waiting for the results of the next election gives the president too many months in power to do mischief.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden unveils caregiver plan, says Trump ‘quit’ on country
The Democratic presidential candidate promises to spend $775 billion over 10 years to increase tax credits for low-income families, bolster care-giving services for seniors and provide preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jacksonville’s Republican mayor backs sheriff’s concerns about virus safety during convention
Republican Sheriff Mike Williams called planning for event security is “past the point of no return.”
Posted inNation & World
Trump’s heavy-handed show of federal force sparking alarm in cities
The president is continuing to assert federal power and use the Department of Homeland Security in unprecedented ways.
Posted inBooks, Nation & World
Michael Cohen book to allege Trump made racist comments about Obama, Nelson Mandela
Court filings made public Monday night contend Cohen was sent back to prison this month as retaliation.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Biden eyes Republican supporters while Trump focuses on his base
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican and frequent Trump critic, has been approached and is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Trump, Biden running a close money race in Maine
Both President Trump and Joe Biden have raised more than $400,000 from Maine donors, although the former vice president has done it faster since securing the Democratic nomination.