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Republican Challengers Seeking Nomination Face Historical Paradigm Shift
To date three candidates have challenged President Donald Trump to the Republican Party nomination for next year’s election. William Weld, former Massachusetts governor, Joe Walsh, one-term Congressman from Illinois’ 8th district, and Mark Sanford, former South Carolina governor, hope to repeat a phenomenon that rarely occurs in American history—wrestle a party’s nomination from an incumbent… Read More Republican Challengers Seeking Nomination Face Historical Paradigm Shift
The Republican Paradox
By Jeffrey Albertson/Jan 3. 2018 Republicans in the senate face a compromising position as the government shutdown drags on. Earlier this week, house Democrats announced a funding package to open the government. Obviously, minus any specific border wall funding. Doubtless, Republicans have two options: 1. Accept the house plan and officially close the door on… Read More The Republican Paradox
The Government Shutdown Continues On, For Naught
The website of the National Park Service displays a disclaimer about the limited service due to the government shutdown. Jeffrey Albertson/Jan. 02, 2019 Briefly Stated: The government shutdown is solely an ignorant escapade in the deeply steeped ignorance of legislative procedure. Because of the impasse, government employees’ salaries are tied up in a demand the… Read More The Government Shutdown Continues On, For Naught
President Seeks Line Item-Veto; Against High Court Precedent
Even if Congress codifies the President’s authority to line-item veto appropriation bills, without specifically resolving the unconstitutional delegation of budget making authority inherently held by Congress, it would be fair to expect the Supreme Court to intervene, similarly as in Clinton, and strike down the law.… Read More President Seeks Line Item-Veto; Against High Court Precedent
Breaking Silence, President Sides with Moore
By: Jeffrey Albertson/November 26, 2017 Before departing for Thanksgiving respite this week, President Donald Trump endorsed Alabama Republican Senate Candidate Roy Moore, who has become the center of national attention over allegations of sexual misconduct with at least six different teenagers during his 30s. Answering a question from a pool of reporters, the President said… Read More Breaking Silence, President Sides with Moore
The Stale Obamacare Repeal Promise
The fundamental flaw in the Republican Obamacare replacement plan is the belief that government should have a minimalist role in healthcare, instead it should adopt that government intervention is necessary to guarantee a baseline of care, for all Americans—regardless of ability to pay.… Read More The Stale Obamacare Repeal Promise
The President Needs a “Win”
“Instead of dabbling in the infertile soil of right-wing policy prescriptions, the President should seek to resolve issues where bipartisan support is paramount, the ground there is much more fruitful.”… Read More The President Needs a “Win”
“Contrite” Press Secretary Stymied by Nazi Gas Comments
Atlanta, GA—April 12, 2017 By: Jeffrey Albertson By the time White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer sat down this morning with MSNBC host Greta Van Susteren for an interview at Newseum, an event evaluating the Trump Administration’s initial 100 days, he was well-steeped in the fallout from comments made at the prior day’s briefing. The episode… Read More “Contrite” Press Secretary Stymied by Nazi Gas Comments
“Best Interest” Provision Under Review; Fiduciary Rule in Question
“New Fiduciary Rule for Financial Advisers Puts Retirees First, Labor Secretary Says.” Source: Bloomberg April 6, 2016. Atlanta, GA–Feb. 4, 2017 By: Jeffrey Albertson, Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on the Fiduciary Duty Rule, directing the Department of Labor to delay implementation for 180 days to “ examine” and “determine whether it… Read More “Best Interest” Provision Under Review; Fiduciary Rule in Question
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