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The Political Strategies of Impeachment – “Sunday Political Brunch” - December 15, 2019

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

The nation is sharply divided on whether President Trump should be impeached, or not. Whatever side you take is your prerogative and I’m not here to support or dissuade either argument – except to say some of the points on both sides have merit, while others are silly. That’s politics! What I’d rather focus in on is the strategy from each side. This may be a Constitutional process, but it can’t escape the political implications. Let’s “brunch” on that this week.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

Friday, December 13, 2019

GoLocalPDX Political Team

After three days of hearings, the House Judiciary Committee voted on Friday to approve charges that President Donald Trump abused his power and obstructed a congressional investigation.

Seahawks Better Hope Showing vs. Rams Was An Anomaly

Friday, December 13, 2019

Mark Harris, Oregon Sports News

After the Seattle Seahawks were drubbed 28-12 by the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle cornerback Shaquill Griffin told reporters “I feel like we were on a high horse at the time.”

He was right — or he better be if the Seahawks have any asperations of holding the Lombardi Trophy in February.

Boris Johnson Set to Win UK Election, Remain Prime Minister

Thursday, December 12, 2019

GoLocalPDX Political Team

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to stay in power according to exit polls showed that his Conservative party is winning a majority of parliamentary seats in Thursday’s general election.

It is the party’s best performance since 1987 under Margaret Thatcher.

House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

GoLocalPDX Political Team

House Democrats issued two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

The two articles are abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Odds

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Brian Hight, Oregon Sports News

With a win over the Minnesota Vikings at home on Monday Night Football, combined with a San Francisco 49ers loss in a hard-fought game in the rain to the Baltimore Ravens, the Seattle Seahawks moved into first place in the NFC West and into the second seed with a bye in the playoffs.

Trump, House Democrats Reach Agreement on USMCA Trade Deal

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

GoLocalPDX Business Team

Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that she has agreed to a deal with President Donald Trump to allow ratification of the U.S-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Volcker Passes Away at 92

Monday, December 09, 2019

GoLocalPDX Business Team

Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, according to the New York Times.

Volcker is credited with ending the high levels of inflation seen in the U.S. during the 1970s and 80s by raising interest rates to 20%.

Dining on Political Leftovers – “The Sunday Political Brunch” December 8, 2019

Sunday, December 08, 2019

Mark Curtis, GoLocalPDX Contributor

It’s the holiday season and we get to dine on lots of leftovers. Well, it’s the political season, too, and there’s so much to chew on, including lots of seemingly “leftover" political thoughts we’ve yet to address. Let’s “brunch” on a hodge-podge political buffet this week.