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The GOP Walkout That Ended Badly

The Status Kuo • 18632 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Political parties Elections Government State Politics
  1. Oregon GOP Senators boycotted the state senate to prevent a quorum, violating a voter-approved measure banning officials with 10 or more absences from reelection.
  2. Voters passed Measure 113 to disqualify legislators with unexcused absences, leading to a Supreme Court ruling against the GOP Senators.
  3. The GOP Senators' walkout impacted their ability to run for office again, causing disruptions in the state senate and a potential shift in power dynamics.

The Deadly Consequences of Playing Politics

Steady • 18770 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Border Security Presidential Election Federal Government Political parties
  1. Immigration is a major issue in politics, especially for Republican leaders who are following Trump's lead.
  2. Recent actions in Texas have escalated tension between state and federal authorities over border control.
  3. The situation in Eagle Pass highlights the intense political focus on immigration, impacting national issues and potential for conflict.

Dominant But Vulnerable

Bulwark+ • 6584 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political parties Legal issues Public Opinion Media Coverage
  1. Iowa caucuses confirmed Trump's dominance in the GOP but also showed his vulnerability in the general election.
  2. Low turnout in Iowa suggests an enthusiasm problem among GOP voters and a significant portion signaling they are Never Trump.
  3. Trump's active legal battles and courtroom campaign strategy may rally his base but could risk alienating swing voters in the general election.

A Pregnant Woman Cannot Finalize a Divorce in Missouri

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 2567 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Women's Rights Abortion Legislation Political parties
  1. In Missouri, pregnant women are not allowed to finalize a divorce - a law in place since 1973.
  2. The reasoning behind the law is seen by some as a way to delay final custody decisions until after the birth, but it is controversial.
  3. Efforts are being made by Democratic Missouri State Representative Ashley Aune to change this law, highlighting broader tensions around women's rights in the state.
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Why Bidenomics will get Joe another term and give the Democrats control over Congress

Robert Reich • 24391 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policy Legislation Political parties Labor Unions
  1. Bidenomics is proving to be successful in boosting the economy and lowering inflation.
  2. The Biden administration is focused on restructuring the economy to benefit the bottom 90 percent.
  3. Bidenomics could lead to shared prosperity, potentially securing another term for Biden and control of Congress for Democrats.

No Labels makes its choice

Popular Information • 13050 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Campaign Finance Political parties Government regulations
  1. No Labels, a centrist organization, has been supporting Republicans and conservative Democrats for its potential 2024 presidential candidate.
  2. No Labels faced challenges in Arizona when two candidates filed declarations to run in their primary elections.
  3. No Labels has kept its donors secret and could face pressure to disclose them if forced to comply with state laws.

Democrats Want to Tax Unrealized Gains, Badly

Points And Figures • 799 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Political parties Taxation Government oversight Ideology
  1. Democrats are pushing to tax unrealized capital gains, which has sparked debate and concern about overreach in government interference in private business.
  2. There is dissatisfaction with both Republican and Democratic parties for their roles in supporting legislation that may infringe on individual business privacy and rights.
  3. The issue of government overreach and control extends beyond tax policies, as political motivations and power dynamics play a significant role in the push for increased transparency in private ownership.

A Profit-Seeking Government?

In My Tribe • 425 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Democracy Corruption Political parties Lobbying
  1. Government can be categorized into Limited-Access (L) and Open-Access (O) Orders based on who is allowed to form significant organizations.
  2. In Limited-Access Orders (L), the ruling coalition can extract resources and form organizations, while in Open-Access Orders (O), citizens have the right to form political parties and corporations independently.
  3. Profit-seeking government tends to align with one-party government and can lead to corruption and favoritism, making a competitive, open-access order preferable.

By-election results: The Tories are finished

Striking 13 • 2355 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political parties Leadership Voting Government
  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.

Don't Blame National Politics for Missouri's Woes

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 656 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Local Politics Political parties
  1. Missouri's woes cannot solely be blamed on national politics, but rather on the GOP supermajority that has held power for two decades
  2. State politics, especially local representatives, have a significant impact on Missourians' daily lives, such as funding for schools and road maintenance
  3. Republican state legislators in Missouri have restricted local control in Democratic cities, impacting areas like minimum wage requirements and police department oversight

Reform UK enters Wellingborough byelection battle

NN Journal • 727 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Election Political parties Candidates Conservatives
  1. Reform UK chose Ben Habib as candidate over Nigel Farage or Peter Bone for Wellingborough byelection
  2. Reform UK aims to contest every constituency in upcoming election as the party for the working class
  3. Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and Britain First all preparing candidates for the Wellingborough byelection expected in February

Conservatives Follow People, Liberals Form Institutions

sebjenseb • 216 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatives Institutions Networks Political parties
  1. Conservatives tend to follow specific people, while liberals tend to create and rely on institutions.
  2. Right-wing movements often form networks based on individual leaders, while left-wing movements have institutions like newspapers and universities.
  3. Organizations that are not explicitly right-wing tend to become left-wing over time, according to Conquest's second law of politics.

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 Political parties Media Candidates Campaign Strategy
  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.

Biden and Trump in Wonderland

donaldjeffries • 1218 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Impeachment Election Political parties Corruption
  1. Donald Trump faces indictment for questioning election results, while Democrats are free to make similar allegations without consequences.
  2. The justice system appears biased when it comes to prosecuting individuals based on their political affiliations.
  3. Impeachment processes and legal actions seem to be influenced by partisanship and do not always reflect the seriousness of alleged offenses.

The Tribes are just Vibes

Joxley Writes • 78 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Political parties
  1. The Tory Party is experiencing internal disintegration and confusion with the emergence of factions like the Popular Conservatives, lacking clear policies and offering little new ideas.
  2. The press's depiction of the Popular Conservatives as 'hard right' showcases the blurry nature of the party's internal divisions, with members like Liz Truss leaning towards libertarianism and confusion arising from various ideologies within the party.
  3. The launch of factional groups within political parties can sometimes come across as just a performance for journalists, lacking substance and real impact.

As Alternative für Deutschland approach 40% support in East Germany, a right-leaning CDU faction announce plans to break away from the Union and found a new party that will cooperate with AfD

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 131 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Elections Political parties Conservatism Coalitions Political landscape
  1. Alternative für Deutschland is gaining significant support in East Germany, close to 40% in some states.
  2. A right-leaning CDU faction plans to break away and form a new party that will cooperate with AfD.
  3. This split could change the political landscape in Germany, with potential impact on the traditional parties.

Sandbox Politics~Parliament is back!

History's Parrot • 58 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Neoliberalism Government Accountability Political parties Foreign Policy Democracy
  1. Governments must focus on addressing the underlying issues, not just the symptoms.
  2. Neoliberalism has marginalized governments in the West, leading to political redundancy and lack of accountability.
  3. Canada's political landscape is dominated by neoliberalism, resulting in a decline in democracy and the need for reform.

POTUS, SCOTUS, and the Danger of Normalcy Bias

JoeWrote • 20 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Supreme Court Political Bias Political parties Presidential elections
  1. The Republican Party is not normal, and it's crucial to stop pretending that it is.
  2. Normalcy Bias is a significant societal issue, leading to a lack of action in recognizing and addressing threats, particularly from the Republican Party.
  3. The GOP has never been a 'normal' party, historically filled with fascism, racism, and a desire for Christian theocracy, and it's unlikely to change even with shifts in leadership.

Taiwan's Election as Viewed by Former CASS-ITS Director Zhou Zhihuai

Sinification • 58 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Taiwan Cross-strait relations Election Political parties
  1. The emergence of an 'independence-sceptic' generation in Taiwan has positive impacts on cross-Strait relations.
  2. The KMT's defeat in Taiwan's election was due to long-standing structural issues within the party.
  3. An anti-Green voter base exists in Taiwan, but has not consolidated into a clear political camp yet.

March 13, 2024

Letters from an American • 12 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political parties Government Legislation National Security
  1. The 2024 election is shaping up to be a Biden-Trump rematch, but the political landscape has significantly changed since 2020.
  2. Trump has transformed the Republican Party into one that supports Christian nationalism and authoritarianism, diverging from traditional GOP values.
  3. Biden has shown a strong focus on passing legislation to benefit ordinary Americans, contrasting sharply with Trump's extreme ideas and dangerous plans for the future.

The big issue

The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything • 412 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🌍 World Politics Housing Crisis General election Political parties
  1. The housing crisis in the UK is a significant political issue with contrasting views from different parties.
  2. Political parties are divided on addressing the housing crisis, with considerations for building on greenfield land and reforming planning laws.
  3. Australia's vast size and sparse population have influenced the creation of large novelty structures as tourist attractions.

February 20, 2024

Letters from an American • 10 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Global Affairs National Security Political parties Elections Legislation
  1. Global affairs are affected by not stopping the aggression of Russia's president Vladimir Putin, with Trump's MAGA Republicans inadvertently strengthening Putin's position.
  2. MAGA Republicans have delayed a national security bill providing aid to Ukraine, despite bipartisan support, reflecting potential consequences on Ukrainian security and pressure on democracies to oppose dictatorships.
  3. International responses to Russian actions in Ukraine include aid packages, calls for more sanctions, and also highlight the reluctance of some House Republicans to commit aid, contrasting with broader American support for involvement.

Jeffries: Republicans Targeting Biden Family Were Exposed ‘as Complete and Total Frauds’

The Washington Current • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political parties Impeachment
  1. House Republicans were called out for targeting President Biden's family by having Hunter Biden testify publicly in an impeachment inquiry.
  2. Hunter Biden appeared at a public session which Republicans tried to use to hold him in contempt, exposing their political gamesmanship.
  3. According to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Republicans have no vision, ideas, agenda, or accomplishments to present to the American people.

Possible Futures for American Democracy (2023-2040)

Think Future • 79 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Political trends Partisan dynamics Political parties
  1. Cassidy Steele Dale forecasts possible futures for American democracy from 2023-2040, helping us understand and prepare for what may come.
  2. Forecasting American democracy is based on major trends, scenario planning, and understanding critical variables such as voting, governance, freedoms, rights, and demographic shifts favoring Democrats.
  3. Trends over the past 40 years, responses to them, and party actions define the potential paths for American democracy, leading to either Democratic majorities reshaping the political landscape or GOP securing minority rule.

Independent's Day & The 7th Party System

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 27 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political parties Corruption History
  1. There are signals suggesting Americans may elect an independent President and break down the existing party system.
  2. Americans are disenchanted with the toxicity of politics and are moving away from traditional political affiliations.
  3. The transition to the 7th Party System in the US may be on the horizon as historical patterns show party systems collapsing and renewing.