Please address Trump’s attack of the Somali people in Minnesota! Also how can Trump /ICE get away with detaining migrants who have legal papers and even ones with American citizenship??
I’m curious about party leaders and leaderships styles that have been successful/unsuccessful with each party in the past. How much influences does leadership have on shaping the pipeline of future candidates (presidential, congress or otherwise)? Who “decides” who gets the party’s backing and is it as much puppeteering by a few individuals as it’s made out to be in the movies?
I thought the House Republicans could oust Mike Johnson with only 1 Republican bringing it to the floor for a vote. I keep hearing about how many Republicans are unhappy with him. I’m wondering why they aren’t invoking this process to oust him as they did with Kevin McCarthy?
ALOHA. On the COCONUT WIRELESS............. ..Take care to you and yours... and be safe out there......... HO HO HO HO .. Happy happy joy joy holidays everybody......................................... ALOHA...
What are the deliberations behind some of these unusual pardons? I assume in past administrations there was a formal process and some lobbying from interest groups or personal contacts. Who would want to pardon the ex-Honduran president and how would they get his name on a list for Trump to even see? Is it as simple as pardoning anyone prosecuted by the Biden administration?
Please address the issue with Venezuela. I don't understand the rationale for Trump's attacks on the country. What is the goal? What is he attempting to gain from this aggressive posturing?
Can you give an update on the federal funding status? Has Congress made any progress toward passing the rest of the appropriations needed to avoid the new January 30 shutdown deadline?
Costs for utilities, especially electricity, have been on the rise of late, exacerbating affordability concerns. At the same time, various subsidies and credits for non-fossil fuel energy are being phased out and fast. It seem like the government’s heavy thumb has shifted to the other side of the balance, dropping commitments to clean energy and pushing for more oil production and (legacy, one might say) tax credits, subsidies, and other favors, and especially previous century programs somehow made great again today. Would you kindly explain how various initiatives, Inflation Reaction Act vs. OBBB, in particular, vary in magnitude and impact and how the rhetoric has evolved to meet the moment in the face of public opinion decidedly concerned about the climate, even if doubt exists about the causes of its rapid changes.
I suggested this topic on your analysis of TN 7 Congressional. Please use the results of it and other special election races to suggest what the impact might be on 2026 Senate races. THanks.
After listening to the President’s interactions with the Press; his bonkers level of “truthing” over the holiday weekend; and his behavior / engagement at the recent Cabinet Meeting, I am very concerned.
Is there any facility, other than the VP & Cabinet invoking the 25th Amendment, to validate / verify his ability to serve?
Please address Trump’s attack of the Somali people in Minnesota! Also how can Trump /ICE get away with detaining migrants who have legal papers and even ones with American citizenship??
Yes!
Always a lively one sided argument
I’m curious about party leaders and leaderships styles that have been successful/unsuccessful with each party in the past. How much influences does leadership have on shaping the pipeline of future candidates (presidential, congress or otherwise)? Who “decides” who gets the party’s backing and is it as much puppeteering by a few individuals as it’s made out to be in the movies?
Why do the Speaker and Majority Leader have such outsized power? What can be done to limit this, besides discharge petitions?
I thought the House Republicans could oust Mike Johnson with only 1 Republican bringing it to the floor for a vote. I keep hearing about how many Republicans are unhappy with him. I’m wondering why they aren’t invoking this process to oust him as they did with Kevin McCarthy?
ALOHA. On the COCONUT WIRELESS............. ..Take care to you and yours... and be safe out there......... HO HO HO HO .. Happy happy joy joy holidays everybody......................................... ALOHA...
What are the deliberations behind some of these unusual pardons? I assume in past administrations there was a formal process and some lobbying from interest groups or personal contacts. Who would want to pardon the ex-Honduran president and how would they get his name on a list for Trump to even see? Is it as simple as pardoning anyone prosecuted by the Biden administration?
Please address the issue with Venezuela. I don't understand the rationale for Trump's attacks on the country. What is the goal? What is he attempting to gain from this aggressive posturing?
Oil
Can you give an update on the federal funding status? Has Congress made any progress toward passing the rest of the appropriations needed to avoid the new January 30 shutdown deadline?
Hi Gabe,
Costs for utilities, especially electricity, have been on the rise of late, exacerbating affordability concerns. At the same time, various subsidies and credits for non-fossil fuel energy are being phased out and fast. It seem like the government’s heavy thumb has shifted to the other side of the balance, dropping commitments to clean energy and pushing for more oil production and (legacy, one might say) tax credits, subsidies, and other favors, and especially previous century programs somehow made great again today. Would you kindly explain how various initiatives, Inflation Reaction Act vs. OBBB, in particular, vary in magnitude and impact and how the rhetoric has evolved to meet the moment in the face of public opinion decidedly concerned about the climate, even if doubt exists about the causes of its rapid changes.
Thanks for your consideration!
"something bigger (–––I've) been wondering about politics, government, or media.". .
What actions is Congress or this Administration taking to address world wide goals on globall warming issues?
Why is Trump always seated at the Resolute Desk with his hands folded?
Does the Trump-party break mean he may no longer feel he _needs_ the party?
I suggested this topic on your analysis of TN 7 Congressional. Please use the results of it and other special election races to suggest what the impact might be on 2026 Senate races. THanks.
After listening to the President’s interactions with the Press; his bonkers level of “truthing” over the holiday weekend; and his behavior / engagement at the recent Cabinet Meeting, I am very concerned.
Is there any facility, other than the VP & Cabinet invoking the 25th Amendment, to validate / verify his ability to serve?
Any thoughts on the Arctic Frost investigation?