NEW: Cory Booker Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race
Monday, January 13, 2020
Democratic New Jersey Senator Cory Booker announced that he is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race.
Booker made the announcement on Twitter early Monday morning.
“The Constitutional Questions of Combat” – The Sunday Political Brunch—January 12, 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020
There has been a lot of clamor and controversy this week about President Trump over a U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian military leader Major General Qassem Soleimani. You hear people shout that it’s illegal and unconstitutional, and then there are those who say the president was on solid legal ground and had moral justification. This is not a new argument in the U.S. where the Constitution provides “checks and balances,” but not always clear-cut guidance. Let’s “brunch” on that this week.
Seahawks vs. Packers – This Is Not A 2014 NFC Championship Rematch
Saturday, January 11, 2020
This Sunday afternoon, the Seattle Seahawks travels to Green Bay with the hope of keeping their season alive for at least one more week, and more importantly, a five-year overdue return trip to the NFC Championship.
U.S. Economy Adds 145K Jobs in December, Wage Growth Drops Below 3%
Friday, January 10, 2020
The United States economy added 145,000 jobs in the month of December, while unemployment remained at a 50-year-low of 3.5 percent, announced the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday.
However, wage growth dropped below 3% for the first time since July of 2018.
WATCH LIVE: Trump Addresses Nation Following Iran’s Attack on U.S. Bases in Iraq
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
President Donald Trump is addressing the nation on Wednesday morning following an attack at U.S. bases in Iraq on Tuesday night.
10-12 Ballistic Missiles Launched by Iran at U.S. Bases in Iraq, Say Reports
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
Iran’s state-run news Press TV reports the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) targeted the US airbase of Ain al-Asad in Anbar province in western Iraq and one other base in Northern Iraq.
According to CNN, “The attack comes after a vow to retaliate "the US assassination of top Iranian anti-terror commander, Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani."
Money Makes the Political World Go ‘Round – “Sunday Political Brunch” - January 5, 2020
Sunday, January 05, 2020
There’s an old saying, “Money is the Mother’s Milk of Politics!” It’s a recognition that fundraising is a critical part of office-seeking, from the White House, on down. To me, it’s over-simplified. I’ve always preached my “Four M’s of Politics: Money, Manpower, Message, and Momentum!” But this week's quarterly and annual finance reports came due, and it may say a lot about where this race is going, so let’s “brunch” on that this week!
Long-Time NBA Commissioner David Stern Dies at 77
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
The man who is considered to be the most successful commissioner in American pro sports history has died.
The NBA announced the passing of former league commissioner David Stern on Wednesday.
“Lucky Number 7 Presidential Debate is Next!” – Sunday Political Brunch December 29, 2019
Sunday, December 29, 2019
It’s crunch time for the Democratic presidential candidates. While they have been doing one debate per month, that is about to accelerate. In the course of just 41 days, they will debate four times in January and February. Maybe that will serve to whittle down the field even further. By the time February ends, four states will have held primaries or caucuses. Let’s “brunch” on that this week.
“Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead” on Impeachment, Election – Sunday Political Brunch Dec. 22
Sunday, December 22, 2019
To no one’s surprise, the House of Representatives has impeached President Trump on two articles. The Constitutional process now moves on to the Senate for trial. But this is more than just about President Trump’s actions in office. It has lots of political implications for the 2020 election. Let’s “brunch” on that this week.
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