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The Ashes Will Come First

imetatronink • 4402 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Representative democracy in the US is irredeemably corrupted and an existential threat to the world.
  2. The American political system is controlled by powerful entities beyond individual elected officials.
  3. Change for the better in the US political landscape is unlikely, as the system continues to be driven by the interests of those in power.

Why the 2024 Polls are So Confusing Right Now

The Message Box • 2162 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Polls are not predictions, but snapshots of the current situation based on educated guesses about voter turnout.
  2. The 2024 election is unique with unpredictable variables like a former president running again and a high interest in third-party candidates.
  3. Polls are showing inconsistencies due to varying treatment of third-party candidates, and targeting hard-to-reach groups like Independents and young voters.

Super Mailbag

Slow Boring • 2024 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Historically, the US aimed to industrialize with high immigration, tariffs, subsidies, and public education.
  2. Individual efforts can hype up political candidates like Andy Beshear for the future.
  3. Ethiopian cuisine could become more mainstream in American dining.

Post-Apocalypse America

Unsafe • 2260 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. DeSantis struggled due to various factors like his 20-point victory in 2022 affecting his decision-making.
  2. The withdrawal speech was analyzed, including the phrases used, like "No more pale pastels. We need bold colors."
  3. Nikki Haley's behavior and controversies in the political landscape were highlighted, showing how she handles criticism and her approach in debates.
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A Missouri GOP Lawmaker, Who Runs a Construction Business, Weighs in on IVF

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1652 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Senator Rick Brattin, a Missouri GOP lawmaker, lacks understanding of IVF and proposes restrictive laws around embryo storage and creation.
  2. Brattin's controversial views on abortion, rape, and IVF highlight the importance of challenging unopposed extreme positions in politics.
  3. The lack of opposition in elections can lead to extreme and harmful policies going unchallenged, emphasizing the need for diverse political representation.

NOTES FROM THE TRAIL

TRANSFORM with Marianne Williamson • 4068 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. President Biden's re-election campaign announcement raised concerns due to his policies and actions.
  2. The author stands for fundamental economic reform and believes in giving a voice to all candidates in the primary.
  3. The author is committed to advocating for progressive policies like universal healthcare, cancelling college loan debt, and a livable wage.

THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE STATE OF OUR HEARTS

TRANSFORM with Marianne Williamson • 2044 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is asserting his right to block border patrol agents from saving drowning migrants, which is supported by other Republican figures.
  2. Addressing the root causes of the border crisis is essential, including stabilizing Latin American economies and decriminalizing drugs.
  3. It is important to prioritize humanitarian values as a nation and not let innocent people die at the border.

What just happened in San Francisco politics?

Noahpinion • 14235 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. San Francisco politics saw 'moderate' victories, focusing on results-oriented progressivism over performative leftism.
  2. The election revealed that voters want progressivism with tangible outcomes, emphasizing public safety, education, and housing.
  3. Popular theories include billionaire influence, San Francisco's real progressive nature, and the city's demand for effective governance.

The Disappearing Democratic Coalition

The Liberal Patriot • 1886 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Biden is falling behind Trump in key areas like the economy and border security.
  2. The Democratic coalition is losing support among core groups like Hispanics, Blacks, and Youth.
  3. To win in the 2024 election, Democrats need to focus on persuasion over mobilization and address voter concerns like the economy and tough issues.

Trouble

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 2198 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Critiques from within a political party can be more newsworthy than critiques from the opposing party.
  2. Democrats are privately alarmed by concerns about Joe Biden's mental fitness and inability to stand trial.
  3. Biden's team faces challenges with public opinion, internal party dynamics, and legal implications related to his memory and competency.

Abortion, Every Day (2.9.24)

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 1847 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Legislation in West Virginia and South Dakota targets women with nonviable pregnancies by misleading them with false information disguised as 'informed consent.'
  2. Anti-abortion groups use cases of abortion medication misuse in domestic abuse to push false narratives, diverting attention from violence against women.
  3. Lawmakers in South Carolina introduce a bill to compensate women denied abortions, highlighting the escalating costs of prenatal and postnatal care, as important steps in supporting women's reproductive rights.

Have They Gone Mad?

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 17926 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Hillary Clinton suggests "formal deprogramming" for seventy million Trump supporters
  2. Federal government and FBI are tracking and countering Donald Trump's MAGA followers
  3. Some political comments seem out of touch with reality and have long-lasting implications

2024: The year we bury the culture war

Striking 13 • 2136 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. In politics, we need to move towards a quieter, less divisive approach that focuses on policies rather than group conflicts.
  2. The media dynamics have favored sensationalism and polarization, but a shift towards a more transactional government might change that.
  3. Journalists and commentators could face challenges as the political landscape shifts away from identity wars towards policy-driven governance.

American Politics is Bringing Us Down

The Liberal Patriot • 1729 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Many voters view politics negatively and feel disheartened by the current state of American politics.
  2. Engaging in non-political activities and discussions can provide a refreshing break from partisan divides.
  3. Reinvigorating democracy requires looking beyond partisan politics and working together in various civic roles to address societal challenges.

Is the Electoral Fix Already In?

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 12088 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. The 2024 presidential race might be influenced more by lawyers than voters as plans for potential lawfare tactics are being revealed.
  2. There have been past efforts and discussions about potential strategies that involve legal actions, lawsuits, and political maneuvering that may impact election outcomes.
  3. Both sides seem to be preparing for possible norm-breaking actions before the election, raising questions about the integrity and fairness of the democratic process.

The Fire Next Time

Persuasion • 1474 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. During Trump's first term, the military faced challenges from its commander-in-chief.
  2. Concerns arise about potential misuse of military power in a second Trump term.
  3. The military may face impossible choices in a second Trump term, impacting civil-military relations.

Here is why Joe Biden is skipping a Super Bowl interview

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1498 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Joe Biden is skipping a Super Bowl interview for the second time due to difficulty handling questions and not wanting to debate Trump.
  2. Concerns about Biden's age and mental deterioration are rising among voters, even within the Democratic party.
  3. Biden's path to re-election may involve the GOP making mistakes, but relying solely on that is risky if one truly believes Trump is a threat to the republic.

By-election results: The Tories are finished

Striking 13 • 2355 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. The by-election results show massive swings favoring Labour, hinting at a potential huge Labour majority in the next election.
  2. The significant swings in Mid Beds and Tamworth by-elections, overthrowing large Tory majorities, are quite unusual and challenging for the Conservatives.
  3. The efficiency of the anti-Tory vote, tactical voting by people to hurt the government, and the squeeze on other parties like Greens and Lib Dems indicate a tough road ahead for the Tories.

joe biden can beat trump

Airplane Mode with Liz Plank • 1159 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. There are concerns about Biden's memory and cognitive function affecting his potential reelection campaign.
  2. Biden could prevent Trump's second term by stepping down and allowing new Democratic candidates to enter the race.
  3. Allowing a different candidate to replace Biden could address challenges like lack of enthusiasm among voters and the threat of a second Trump presidency.

Corporate media is catching up: Trump is weak, economy is strong

The Signorile Report • 1418 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Corporate media is acknowledging Trump's weakness and the strong economy in contrast to earlier narratives.
  2. Trump's representation as an incumbent, not a newcomer, is highlighted by media reports which could impact the 2024 election.
  3. Beltway reporters are recognizing positive feelings about the economy and how it could influence the election narrative.

It’s Trump 2024 Versus a Never-Trump Cartel

Peter Navarro's Taking Back Trump's America • 2122 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. The 2024 Republican presidential primary is a battle between Trump and a well-funded Never-Trump Cartel.
  2. The Never-Trump Cartel includes dark money interests, media conglomerates, and Silicon Valley figures.
  3. Various political figures like Nikki Haley and Chris Christie are part of the Never-Trump Cartel aiming to challenge and diminish Trump's support.

Labour is going to be more radical than you think it is

Striking 13 • 2116 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Labour is proposing genuinely radical and progressive ideas in their policy agenda that are more left-wing than seen in British governing parties for decades.
  2. The Labour policy machine involves a process where radical ideas are presented but then altered by a committee to adhere to electoral concerns and constraints.
  3. Key areas of fresh thinking in Labour's policy program include labor markets with ideas like sectoral bargaining and climate change with ambitious goals like fully decarbonizing the grid by 2030.

If you're voting for Joe Biden, you ain't 18-29

Useful Idiots • 2063 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election
  1. Young voters are turning away from Joe Biden due to broken promises and policy decisions like drilling in Alaska.
  2. Even corporate media is starting to criticize Biden's low approval ratings and lack of compelling message for young voters.
  3. There are concerns about Democrats ignoring Biden challengers and focusing on losing to the ruling class rather than winning with the working class.